Assistant Project Controls Specialist

Location: Akron, OH
Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire

Position Overview

We are seeking an Assistant Project Controls Specialist for a contract-to-hire opportunity with our client in Akron, OH. This position will support project controls activities, including cost tracking, scheduling, forecasting, progress measurement, change management, and reporting. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational and analytical skills and an interest in supporting engineering and construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with project setup and maintenance within Enterprise Planning & Controls software, including data entry, reporting, and development of Work Breakdown Structures (WBS).

• Support the development and maintenance of project schedules, cost reports, cash flows, and forecasts.

• Track project costs, update forecasts, and document changes to project budgets and financial reports.

• Assist with reviewing purchase orders and subcontracts to ensure accurate cost coding.

• Support the preparation and tracking of contract and subcontract change orders.

• Assist with developing project schedules, establishing logic ties, resource loading, and tracking schedule progress.

• Generate, review, and distribute scheduling reports and supporting documentation.

• Support earned value management, progress measurement, and development of progress curves.

• Assist with material takeoffs and project cost estimates.

• Coordinate with project managers and other team members to ensure accurate and timely project reporting.

• Perform quality checks on project controls deliverables to ensure accuracy and compliance with project requirements.

• Participate in field audits to validate project progress, reporting accuracy, and established processes.

• Follow project execution plans, company procedures, and applicable safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

• Experience or familiarity with project controls, scheduling, cost tracking, or construction project management preferred.

• Experience with Oracle Primavera P6 preferred.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a team environment.

• Ability to obtain OSHA 10-hour safety certification.