Global Technical Talent, an Inc. 5000 Company · 1 day ago
Staff Project Controls Specialist
Downers Grove, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$38.50/hr - $66/hr
3+ years expGlobal Technical Talent is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation. They are seeking a Staff Project Controls Specialist to play a pivotal role in project delivery by ensuring scheduling, cost control, and resource tracking across major initiatives.
CRMHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyStaffing Agency
Responsibilities
Lead project controls processes to support budget and schedule compliance
Configure and maintain project setup in Enterprise Planning & Controls software
Analyze performance data and run schedule/cost reports
Create and manage Work Breakdown Structures (WBS)
Develop and maintain effective scheduling, cost reports, and cash flow forecasts
Coordinate engineering, procurement, and construction logistics and planning
Serve as the point of contact for technical questions within the project team
Approve purchase orders and subcontracts with proper coding
Track and document cost changes, forecasts, and contingency adjustments
Interface with accounting to validate cost reports and support audits
Review contract change orders (upstream and downstream)
Prepare and present detailed cash flow reports and progress curves
Create and analyze schedules, including logic ties and resource loading
Support and participate in Interactive Project Planning Meetings (IPPM)
Perform project forensics and what-if scenario analyses
Maintain earned value management (EVM) systems
Conduct quality checks, inspections, and field audits
Assist with material takeoffs and schedule progress validations
Comply with all company policies and safety standards
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or related field — OR — applicable direct experience in lieu of degree
3+ years of direct experience in project controls
OSHA 10-hour safety certification (or ability to obtain)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Strong verbal and written communication
Strong interpersonal skills
Preferred
Prior experience in infrastructure or construction engineering environments
Project forensic analysis participation
Contract review and audit preparation
Experience with Oracle Primavera P6
Earned Value Management (EVM) systems
Enterprise Planning & Controls software (EPC)
Cost and resource forecasting
Schedule logic and critical path analysis
WBS development and reporting
Coding approvals for purchase orders/subcontracts
Knowledge of change order process
Travel coordination and cross-regional support
Benefits
Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
401k Retirement Fund
Company
Global Technical Talent, an Inc. 5000 Company
Global Technical Talent (GTT) is a leading provider of Total Talent Solutions and a proud subsidiary of Chenega Corporation(www.chenega.com), a Native American corporation with over $1.5 billion in revenue and 7,200 U.S.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Mario Moussa
Director of Strategic Partnerships
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