At BrandSafway, we know our employees are our greatest asset, which is why we give them the tools, training, and resources to be successful. Come join our growing team!
We are seeking a Project Controls Specialist to be responsible for managing and monitoring project costs, budgets, forecasting, and financial performance throughout the project lifecycle. This role ensures accurate cost tracking, supports financial reporting, identifies cost risks, and helps maintain projects within approved budgets.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and maintain project cost reports, forecasts, and budgets
Monitor project expenditures, commitments, accruals, and cash flow
Analyze cost variances and provide corrective action recommendations
Support monthly cost forecasting and estimate-at-completion (EAC) updates
Track purchase orders, invoices, and contractor costs
Prepare management reports, dashboards, and financial summaries
Assist with change management and trend analysis
Coordinate with project managers, procurement, accounting, and construction teams
Maintain cost control systems and project financial records
Perform earned value management (EVM) and performance analysis
Support annual budgeting and project funding requests
Ensure compliance with company financial procedures and project controls standards
Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related field
3+ years of experience in project cost control or project controls
Experience supporting EPC, oil & gas, energy, construction, or industrial projects preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and cost reporting systems
Experience with SAP, Oracle, Primavera P6, or other project controls software
Knowledge of earned value management (EVM) principles and forecasting methodologies
Experience with Power BI or other data visualization/reporting tools preferred
AACE certifications such as CCP or CEP preferred
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder coordination abilities
Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
BrandSafway offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance along with a generous 401k plan.
About Us:
BrandSafway is a leading global provider of access, specialized services, and forming and shoring solutions to the industrial, commercial and infrastructure markets. Through a network of ~340 strategic locations across 25 countries and ~40,000 employees, BrandSafway delivers a full range of industrial service solutions. BrandSafway supports maintenance and refurbishment projects as well as new construction and expansion plans with unmatched service from expert local labor and management. Todays BrandSafway is At Work For You leveraging innovation and economies of scale to increase safety and productivity, while remaining nimble and responsive.
BrandSafway, including its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, special disabled or veteran status.
Notice to all potential job candidates:
Please be advised that BrandSafway will never require or ask for any fee from you in exchange for being considered, hired, promoted, transferred or having ongoing employment with us. It is a violation of our Code of Conduct if any employee requests any money or fee from you in exchange for tentatively special treatment or consideration. If anyone, regardless of whether an existing employee, or anyone else, requests payment of any fee in exchange for being hired into our company, you may confidentially contact our HR Compliance department at hrcompliance@brandsafway.com and provide the name of the individual and any other documentation or proof of such an act.
$25-$30/hour