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Senior Project Controls Specialist - Water

Chicago, IL, USFull-time$145k–$210k2026-11-08 → 2026-11-09

Core

Leads project controls processes, scheduling, cost management, and forecasting for engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) projects in the water sector.

Role type

Senior Project Controls Specialist (EPC)

Builds

Production schedules, cost reports, cash flow forecasts, and data warehouse reports for large-scale projects.

Domain

Construction / Engineering / Water Infrastructure

Required skills

Critical path method scheduling, project cost management, estimating, document control, earned value management, risk management, change order analysis, material takeoffs, field audits, forensic analysis

Preferred skills

Oracle Primavera P6, interfacing construction schedules with engineering/procurement activities

Technologies

Oracle Primavera P6, Enterprise Planning & Controls software, Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

Develop and implement project execution plans, lead Interactive Project Planning Meetings (IPPM), validate schedule progress and earned value management reporting, analyze cash flow and cost reports, perform field audits, oversee risk management processes, and negotiate prime agreements and construction contracts.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC