Project Controls Specialist I

Qualus

Project Controls Specialist working on electric transmission line projects in program management. Collaborating with teams to ensure on-time and within-budget project delivery.

Posted 7/23/2026full-timeHartford • Connecticut • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $100,000 - $133,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Cost Analysis, Scheduling, and Project Management within engineering services and construction projects, utilizing tools like MS Project and Primavera for effective planning and reporting.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Cost AccountingProject ManagementEarned Value AnalysisCritical Path MethodMS Project

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Hard Skills

Cost AnalysisSchedulingBudgetingRisk ManagementChange ManagementForecastingDocumentationReporting TechniquesProject Accounting PracticesBenchmarking

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationIndependenceCultural SensitivityReliabilityAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

MS ExcelMS AccessMS ProjectPrimavera (P6)PowerPointWord

Industry Keywords

Engineering ServicesConstruction ProjectsContract OversightScope ManagementStakeholder Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Integrated Scheduling and reporting including resourcing, critical/float path management
Cost Analysis and reporting (including charts and diagrams)
Forecasting Project performance updating from stakeholders
Documentation of cost and schedule data including benchmarking
Earned Value analysis
Change Management
Budgeting
Risk Management and change control
Contract Oversight
Scope Management

Requirements

What you’ll need

2-5 years of directly related experience in cost accounting, scheduling, and/or project management on engineering services and/or construction projects
Proficiency and knowledge of cost/planning/control and reporting techniques, specifically project accounting practices and use of financial systems (e.g., system input and reporting, invoicing and cash flow, revenue recognition, etc.)
Very proficient computer skills using MS Excel, Access, Project, Word and Power Point
Working knowledge of Critical Path Method scheduling theories
Working knowledge of MS Project and/or Primavera (P6) scheduling software
Proven accuracy, reliability, and completeness in job accomplishment
Ability to work independently and follow through on assignments
Ability to deal with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds
Effective oral and written communication skills
Acceptance that some travel may be required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Short and Long-Term Disability
401(k) match
Flexible Spending Accounts
EAP
Parental Leave
Paid time off
Holidays