Lead Project Controls Specialist

Description:
Onsite in Aiken, SC

The organization is engaging a Lead Project Controls Specialist to guide planning, scheduling, estimating, cost control, and testing for complex projects. The role will lead baselining, variance analysis, stakeholder reporting, and cross-functional coordination through go-live while mentoring a project controls team. The position operates on a Monday through Thursday 4x10 schedule in Aiken, SC.

Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

Rate: $65.00 to $75.00/hr. w2

Responsibilities:
Responsibilities

• Lead development, implementation, and oversight of comprehensive Project Controls programs for complex, high-visibility projects across scope, budget, and schedule.
• Establish and manage project baselines, milestone schedules, work breakdown structures, and spend plans to optimize resources, equipment, manpower, and funding.
• Analyze cost and schedule variances, communicate impacts to leadership, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Lead cost reviews and schedule meetings, presenting financial and performance updates to senior management.
• Provide technical and administrative leadership to Project Controls teams, including supervision, performance evaluations, coaching, training development, and personnel selection.
• Drive innovation in project control methodologies and systems, ensuring effective use of business systems and advanced analytical tools.
• Coordinate cross-functional logistics and stakeholder engagement, including onboarding personnel, managing system access and equipment, and facilitating communication between partners and site tenants.
• Maintain integrated schedules to track progress and resource allocation across all parties.
• Plan and oversee testing and go-live readiness, including configuration, module, comprehensive, and user acceptance testing.
• Support training development, participate in configuration reviews, coordinate issue resolution, and ensure successful retesting and implementation.
• Facilitate recurring status meetings and maintain alignment across classified and non-classified teams for seamless execution.

Experience Requirements:
Experience Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in Project Controls
• Expert proficiency with automated accounting, cost management, scheduling, and estimating systems.
• Working knowledge of Ideagen/DevonWay iCAS EPS and Issues Management and related modules.
• Ability to review and approve Level I and Level II purchase requisitions.
• Strong personal computer skills.

Education Requirements:
Education Requirements

• BS in Engineering or Business Administration, or equivalent combinations of education and experience as stated.
• Bachelor's degree in business, technical, engineering, or related area with 10 years of practical experience considered equivalent.
• Associate's degree with 13 years of practical experience considered equivalent.
• High school diploma with 17 years of relevant experience considered equivalent.