Project Controls Specialist
The Project Controls Specialist supports project success by managing schedules, budgets, and financial performance while mitigating risks. This entry-level role collaborates closely with project managers and finance teams to track costs, analyze variances, and ensure timely invoicing and project documentation within a civil engineering context.
About Careertakes
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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
The Project Controls Specialist supports successful project delivery by tracking project performance, managing budgets, and helping mitigate risks. You will partner with Project Managers and finance to ensure projects stay on schedule and within budget while keeping accurate project records.
- Develop and maintain project schedules and budgets
- Monitor project progress; identify and escalate risks and issues
- Recommend and implement corrective actions to keep projects on track
- Track and analyze project costs, revenue, and forecasts
- Manage change orders and contract modifications
- Ensure timely invoicing and support payment collection
- Generate regular project reports and key performance indicators (KPIs)
- Perform variance analysis to identify trends and improvement opportunities
- Support financial closeout activities and maintain accurate documentation
- Use ERP systems to manage project data, workflows, and records
- Collaborate with project teams and provide financial guidance to support project success
Who You Are / Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Management, Supply Chain, Industrial Distribution, Math, or a related field
- Entry-level role: 0–2 years of relevant experience
- Familiarity with project budgeting, cost tracking, change order processes, and project reporting
- Experience using ERP systems to manage project data (or strong aptitude to learn ERP workflows)
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Good communication and team collaboration skills
Compensation & Benefits
- Estimated annual compensation: $129,372 (estimated)
- Competitive compensation
- 4 ½ day work week
- Paid time off
- Health care plans (medical, dental & vision)
- 401(k) retirement plan with matching
- Profit sharing
- Life insurance (basic, voluntary, AD&D)
- Paid family leave
- Short- and long-term disability
- Other standard employee benefits
Location & Work Type
- Location: Prestonwood, TX (on-site / local)
- Employment type: Full time
About the Employer
Confidential Client is an award-winning, full-service civil engineering, planning, environmental, and surveying consultancy. They deliver solutions for public infrastructure and private development projects across a multi-office footprint and are committed to building strong communities and supporting employee growth.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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