Lead Project Controls Specialist

Qualus

Lead Project Controls Specialist at Qualus managing project scheduling and cost controls. Oversee project team integration and maintain relationships with stakeholders and management.

Posted 7/23/2026full-timeWestwood • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $145,000 - $185,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in project support, work planning, and cost control, utilizing tools like MS Project and P6 Primavera. Capable of developing resource management protocols and optimizing project workflows while fostering strong relationships with stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

15+ Years Experience In SchedulingWork Planning And Cost ControlsMS Project ProficiencyP6 Primavera ExperienceResource Management

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Hard Skills

SchedulingWork PlanningCost ControlsResource Needs AnalysisCost Management ProtocolsWork Breakdown StructureCost Breakdown StructureOrganizational Breakdown StructureData CollectionDashboard Creation

Soft Skills

Customer ServiceTeam BuildingRelationship ManagementCommunication

Tools & Technologies

MS ProjectP6 PrimaveraExcel

Certifications & Qualifications

Degree In Project ManagementDegree In BusinessDegree In AccountingDegree In FinanceDegree In EngineeringDegree In Construction Management

Industry Keywords

Project ManagementCost ControlResource ManagementContinuous ImprovementStakeholder Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform project support and work planning and scheduling services as well as project cost controls services
Learns and uses written and/or historical knowledge procedures, processes, and workflows to develop reports that communicate department’s work plan near, mid, and long-term internally and externally
Seeks inputs and changes affecting the work plan and ensures these are reviewed, accepted and then updates work plan appropriately
Will develop Resource Management and Cost Management protocols, Resource Needs Analysis and Optimization strategies, Work Breakdown, Cost Breakdown, and Organizational Breakdown Structures
Monitors and communicates department’s project specific tasks, inputs required, and durations needed of work plan Project Managers during Project Plan development
Develop process for collecting data related to department trends and provides input to continuous improvement ideas
Create dashboards and program reports
Review communication of department’s status and assists with the communication of this status with project managers, stakeholders, and management
Provides accurate and timely dissemination of information based on inputs developed and received
Provides a high level of customer service and fosters team building
Builds strong relationships with peers, stakeholders and management
Works with the project stakeholders to capture and document the business requirements of the department and desired end-state.

Requirements

What you’ll need

15+ years of experience with scheduling, work planning and cost controls
Specific software experience using MS Project or P6 Primavera for scheduling and resource management and proficient in Excel
Degree in Project Management, Business, Accounting, Finance, Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent work experience is preferred

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