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Project Controls Specialist
15800 Northup Way Bellevue, WA 98008 US
Job Description
Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Project Controls Specialist opportunity.
Job Responsibilities:
Planning Oversight & Guidance:
- Provide expert guidance to project teams in developing comprehensive project schedules using critical path method (CPM) and scheduling tools.
- Review and validate project schedules to ensure alignment with best practices and project execution strategies.
- Ensure schedules incorporate all phases with logical sequencing.
- Support project teams in identifying key performance indicators (KPIs) and establishing milestones.
- Assist in resolving scheduling / planning conflicts and providing recommendations for optimization.
- Oversee schedule development quality, ensuring accuracy and compliance with P6 schedule quality metrics.
- Analyze quantity and cost information to predict trends and provide strategic recommendations.
- Identify schedule constraints and provide oversight on mitigation strategies.
- Monitor and report critical paths and overall schedule performance, advising on potential risks and improvement areas.
- Conduct "what-if" scenario planning to assess potential impacts and recommend corrective actions.
- Work closely with project teams to ensure coordinated and well-integrated project schedules.
- Provide expert insights and recommendations to project managers, clients, and stakeholders on schedule performance and forecasting.
- Facilitate schedule review meetings, ensuring project teams address progress, challenges, and mitigation strategies effectively.
- Support project management in conducting integrated reviews of planned work and ensuring alignment across disciplines.
- Guide teams in developing cross-system and cross-project logic ties in the schedule.
- Provide mentorship to project planning to enhance schedule accuracy and planning effectiveness.
- Conduct lessons learned reviews to refine best practices and improve future planning efforts.
- Oversee reporting accuracy and provide guidance on best reporting practices to ensure reliable schedule data.
- Support teams in reviewing resource loading, leveling, and bulk commodity planning.
- Advise on the effective use of computerized maintenance management systems (Power BI, etc) for tracking work plans, asset history, and job performance metrics.
Job Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, business, or a related field.
- Minimum of 7 years of direct experience in project planning and scheduling within an EPC environment.
- Strong understanding of project management principles and scheduling methodologies (CPM, critical path analysis).
- Expertise in scheduling software (Primavera P6, Microsoft Project).
- Strong analytical skills for schedule assessment and strategic guidance.
- Excellent communication and advisory skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- Knowledge of engineering and nuclear operations.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Demonstrated ability to lead planning reviews and provide oversight on complex engineering and construction projects.
- Experience providing oversight in engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) projects.
- Background in engineering or construction management with a focus on planning and scheduling guidance.
- Knowledge of overall operating fundamentals and principles of generating station systems, equipment, and processes.
- Demonstrated ability to mentor and support project teams in schedule development and execution.
Job Details:
- Job Type: Contract
- Pay Rate Range: $72 - $90/hr.
- Location: 100% Remote Acceptable/Bellevue, WA
- Export control regulations require candidates to be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Legal Permanent Resident, or of a protected person status
Benefits Package: Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), and an administered 401k plan.
About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.
Meet Your Recruiter
Laura Duarte
I have been in Technical Recruiting for over 20 years. I specialize in hiring people for technology, engineering, manufacturing, and operations jobs for various exciting industries nationwide, such as consumer electronics, medical devices, space/aerospace/avionics, and nuclear-clean energy. I will listen to you and guide you through the entire job application and interviewing process in a fun and clearly communicated way. My philosophy has always been to be an enthusiastic learner of new technologies and keep the big picture in mind while continuing to be honest, organized, and proactive. I am passionate about helping others find an exciting and fulfilling job that aligns with their goals. I am diversity-focused and especially love helping under-represented folks & Veterans into STEM careers. I approach every job seeker with empathy, equity, and respect.