My Ideal Recruiter · 7 hours ago
Project Control Specialist
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expMy Ideal Recruiter is a long-established construction services provider with nearly a century of experience delivering complex, large-scale projects. They are seeking an entry-level Project Controls Specialist to support active projects from initial setup through closeout, focusing on cost control, forecasting, and operational analysis.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Shana Marr, CPA, CIR
Responsibilities
Support project setup activities, including work breakdown structures and baseline budgets
Assist with cost tracking, variance analysis, and reconciliation of labor and material expenses
Prepare short-term and long-term cost forecasts and final cost summaries
Contribute to earned value analysis, including percent-complete calculations and performance indicators
Help support project scheduling, billing cycles, and closeout documentation
Develop weekly and monthly project reporting for internal stakeholders
Communicate findings, risks, and recommendations to project leadership
Collaborate with peers and senior staff in recurring operational and project review meetings
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Management, or a related field
1–3 years of relevant experience (internships or co-op experience acceptable)
Intermediate to advanced proficiency in spreadsheet tools (e.g., pivot tables, lookup functions)
Experience with collaborative spreadsheet platforms and file version control
Proficiency with standard office productivity software
Strong written and verbal communication skills
High attention to detail with strong analytical and critical-thinking abilities
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Preferred
Exposure to project cost controls, construction accounting, or earned value concepts
Experience with enterprise project accounting or cost management systems
Company
My Ideal Recruiter
Our approach is tailored and personal.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Lincoln Marr
Managing Recruiting Partner
Shana Marr, CPA, CIR
Managing Recruiting Partner
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