Project Controls Specialist

Project Controls Specialist- Remote EST
We are seeking a highly experienced Project Controls Consultant to join a growing controls team, supporting large-scale infrastructure and construction initiatives across the East Coast. This individual will play a critical role in ensuring schedule integrity and financial data accuracy across complex, multi-stakeholder projects.

This is a hands-on, delivery-focused role requiring deep expertise in schedule management, cost controls, and commercial oversight. The ideal candidate will quickly embed as a core team member, driving transparency, structure, and performance across project controls functions.

What You'll Bring

• 8–10 years of Project Controls experience within large-scale infrastructure, utilities, or construction environments
• Proven expertise in project schedule management (critical path, forecasting, integrated master schedules)
• Strong background in cost controls, budget forecasting, and financial reporting
• Demonstrated experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) and performance tracking metrics (SPI, variance analysis, etc.)
• Experience supporting large, complex capital projects (excluding solar, fiber, EV, telecom, retail, or residential builds)
• Background working with major general contractors (GCs) or utilities organizations
• Hands-on experience with contract management, including procurement processes, change orders, RFIs, and purchase orders
• Strong communication skills with a proactive, collaborative approach across cross-functional teams
• Background in project controls or project scheduling roles (not project management)

• Data center project experience (highly preferred)
• Utilities, civil engineering, or large-scale infrastructure background
• Accounting or finance foundation
• Familiarity with:
  • Land acquisition (zoning, permitting)
  • Utility coordination and interconnection processes
  • Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs)
• Experience with tools such as Quickbase, Skyvine, Accord, or similar platforms
• Relevant certifications such as:
  • CCP, CCEP, PSP, EVP
  • Oracle Primavera P6
  • PMI-SP, PMP
  • CPA or advanced Excel / Power BI certifications
  • OSHA certifications

• Develop, manage, and maintain integrated project schedules aligned with infrastructure buildouts and land acquisition milestones
• Monitor schedule performance using EVM, variance analysis, and forecasting methodologies
• Track project costs, manage budgets, and ensure alignment between financial performance and schedule progress
• Partner with real estate, utilities, engineering, and construction teams to ensure cross-functional schedule alignment
• Identify risks, manage change control processes, and implement mitigation strategies to maintain delivery timelines
• Oversee contract administration and commercial compliance, including change orders and vendor agreements
• Coordinate with vendors and subcontractors to ensure on-time delivery and adherence to project milestones
• Produce clear, data-driven reporting on schedule, cost, risks, and overall project health
• Support audits and ensure compliance with internal financial and project controls standards
• Maintain accurate, audit-ready documentation across all project lifecycle phases

• Establish structure and clarity across complex project controls environments
• Improve schedule reliability and forecast accuracy across critical infrastructure initiatives
• Drive data integrity and financial transparency for executive decision-making
• Proactively identify and mitigate risks, preventing costly delays and overruns
• Enable cross-functional alignment across real estate, utilities, engineering, and construction teams
• Serve as a key contributor to the successful delivery of high-impact, large-scale capital projects