LaunchNW · 1 day ago
Project Controls Specialist
Clackamas, OR
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$70K/yr - $100K/yr
3+ years expLaunchNW is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Project Controls Specialist. This role involves developing and maintaining detailed production schedules for machining projects while ensuring on-time delivery of precision parts and serving as a liaison between various departments to drive project performance.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using ERP systems (e.g., JobBOSS, Epicor, SAP, or similar) and scheduling tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, or Excel-based advanced planning)
Convert customer orders, design drawings, and project requirements into feasible production schedules, sequencing operations such as CNC milling, turning, grinding, welding, assembly, and inspection
Collaborate closely with machinists, programmers, inspectors, engineers, purchasing, and management to resolve scheduling conflicts and ensure alignment with project milestones
Analyze shop capacity (machines, tooling, manpower) and provide accurate lead time estimates, manufacturing quotes, and workload forecasts
Monitor in-process work, track job progress on the shop floor, issue work orders/travelers, and adjust schedules in real-time to address delays, material shortages, machine downtime, or priority changes
Generate regular status reports, performance metrics (e.g., schedule variance, on-time delivery %, machine utilization), and dashboards for project and senior management
Support change control processes by evaluating impacts of engineering changes, customer revisions, or scope adjustments on schedule and resources
Qualification
Required
Education: Associate or bachelor's degree in construction management, Project Management, Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing), or a related field preferred
3–5+ years of scheduling/planning experience in a manufacturing or machine shop environment (CNC machining, precision fabrication, or job-shop setting strongly preferred)
Proven track record in project controls, production planning, or master scheduling
Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., JobBOSS, Epicor, SAP) for shop floor control and scheduling
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel for advanced scheduling and data analysis); experience with Microsoft Project or similar tools a plus
Ability to read and interpret shop drawings, GD&T, and manufacturing routings
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with strong attention to detail
Superior communication and interpersonal skills to work across departments
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven shop environment
Preferred
APICS/CPIM certification, PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP), or similar credentials
Experience in defense, aerospace, and other precision manufacturing sectors
Company
LaunchNW
Strategic, specialized and focused staffing for light industrial employees and companies in east metro Portland.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase