Project Control Specialist IV

Kforce Inc.

Madison, WI

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$65–$80
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Analysis Skills, Budgeting, Capital Project, Cash Flow, Change Requests/Orders, Communication Skills, Construction, Construction Contracts, Construction Control, Construction Projects, Contract Management, Contract Requirements, Cost Engineering, Cost Forecasting, Document Control, Document Management, Earned Value Management (EVM), Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC/EPCC/EPCM), Finance, Financial Modeling, Financial Reporting, Forecasting, Legal, Performance Analysis, Power Generation, Primavera, Problem Solving Skills, Project Control, Project Lifecycle, Project Schedule, Risk, Risk Analysis, Schedule Development, Short Messaging Service (SMS)
LOCATION
Madison, WI
POSTED
2 days ago
Kforce has a client in Madison, WI that is seeking a Project Control Specialist IV responsible for managing project controls across cost, schedule, and forecasting for large-scale construction projects. This role supports the full project lifecycle from planning through close-out, ensuring accurate reporting, risk visibility, and alignment with contractual and financial requirements. Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage project scheduling, cost tracking, and forecasting across all phases
  • Develop and maintain resource-loaded schedules (Primavera P6)
  • Perform schedule analysis (critical path, variance, progress validation)
  • Prepare and maintain project budgets, forecasts, and cash flow models
  • Apply Earned Value Management (EVM) to track performance
  • Identify risks, cost/schedule variances, and provide mitigation plans
  • Support contract administration, change orders, and entitlement analysis
  • Partner with finance/accounting on project reporting and forecasting
  • Oversee document control processes (RFIs, submittals, transmittals) in systems like Unifie
  • Interface with project teams, contractors, and vendors to validate cost and schedule data

Requirements:

  • Experience in project controls on construction or capital projects
  • Experience with resource-loaded schedules and progress tracking
  • Understanding of construction contracts (EPC, Lump Sum, T&M, Cost Plus, etc.)
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to identify risks early and drive action
  • Comfortable working across project, finance, and contractor teams
  • Clear communicator with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Strong hands-on experience with:
  • Primavera P6 (required)
  • Cost forecasting/budgeting
  • Schedule analysis
  • Earned Value Management (EVM)
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with Primavera Unifier or similar document management tools
  • Background in utilities, power generation, or heavy construction
  • Familiarity with financial modeling / corporate forecasting tools

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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About the Company

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Kforce Inc.

Kforce is a solutions firm specializing in technology, finance and accounting, and professional staffing services. Our KNOWLEDGEforce® empowers top companies to achieve their digital transformation goals. We curate teams of technical experts who deliver solutions custom-tailored to each client’s needs. These scalable, flexible outcomes are shaped by deep market knowledge, thought leadership and our multi-industry expertise.

 

Our integrated approach is rooted in 60 years of proven success deploying highly skilled professionals on a temporary and direct-hire basis. Each year, approximately 18,000 talented experts work with the Fortune 500 and other leading companies. Together, we deliver Great Results Through Strategic Partnership and Knowledge Sharing®.

COMPANY SIZE
1,000 to 1,499 employees
INDUSTRY
Financial Services
FOUNDED
1962
WEBSITE
http://www.kforce.com/