Project Controls (00555)

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Job Location:

Plymouth, MA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 100241 - 125769

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

This role combines project management accountability with strong project controls discipline and hands-on scheduling capability. The individual is responsible for managing project scope cost and schedule while actively developing analyzing and maintaining project schedules and supporting cost controls processes.

Unlike a traditional Project Manager role this position requires direct involvement in schedule development and analysis along with a working knowledge of cost forecasting and performance tracking. The role operates at the intersection of project execution and project controls ensuring projects are planned monitored and delivered with a high degree of accuracy and predictability.

The ideal candidate brings a project management mindset strong scheduling capability in Primavera P6 and the ability to interpret cost and schedule data to drive project outcomes.

Organizational Responsibilities

Project Management & Execution

Manage small-to-medium projects or key workstreams of larger programs ensuring alignment with scope schedule and budget.
Serve as a primary point of contact for clients contractors and internal teams.
Lead project meetings drive action items and ensure clear communication across stakeholders.
Support contract administration including review of change orders RFIs and submittals.
Identify project risks and develop mitigation and recovery strategies.

Scheduling

Develop maintain and analyze detailed project schedules using Primavera P6.
Establish baseline schedules and track progress against key milestones and critical path.
Perform schedule analysis including variance tracking delay identification and recovery planning.
Conduct what-if scenarios and time impact analyses to support decision-making.
Review and validate contractor schedules including cost- and resource-loaded schedules.

Project Controls & Cost Support

Support cost tracking forecasting and budget management activities.
Analyze cost and schedule performance to identify trends risks and variances.
Assist in the development of cost reports forecasts and performance metrics.
Integrate schedule progress with cost data to support overall project controls reporting.
Contribute to earned value analysis and performance measurement where applicable.

Reporting & Stakeholder Communication

Develop clear and concise project reports including schedule updates cost summaries and performance insights.
Communicate project status risks and recommendations to internal and external stakeholders.
Support client-facing deliverables with a strong focus on accuracy and clarity.

Collaboration & Process Improvement

Work closely with project controls teams engineers and field staff to validate project data.
Identify opportunities to improve scheduling and project controls processes.
Mentor junior staff in scheduling fundamentals and project controls practices.

Position Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Engineering Construction Management or related field.
5 years of experience in project management project controls or scheduling within construction or engineering environments.
Strong hands-on experience with Primavera P6 including schedule development and analysis.
Demonstrated understanding of:
Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling
Cost tracking and forecasting fundamentals
Cost and schedule integration
Experience reviewing contractor schedules and project documentation.
Working on design/construction projects and showing a strong understanding of the process (RFIs change orders submittals etc.)
Strong communication analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to operate independently while managing multiple priorities.

$100241 - $125769 a year

The salary range for this position is $100241 - $125769.A hired employee will be placed within this salary range based on a variety of legitimate business reasons including but not limited to the individuals scope of relevant experience and geographic location.

Additional Requirements

Physical: Standing or sitting for long periods; must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times and spend extended hours in front of a computer screen.

Cognitive: Problem-solving written and verbal communication skills; computer and software skills; and ability to read and interpret text online or in printed form.

About PMA

At PMA employee well-being is a daily priority. We offer a combination of workplace options that include a PMA office location; work-from-home; or a client site. Wherever we work we openly share knowledge as we believe that collaboration with peers improves our work product and that pursuing subject matter expertise is a lifelong endeavor.

We are committed to a culture of equity diversity and inclusion. We affirm and respect diverse backgrounds and opinions because we believe they yield the best solutions for our clients. We promote emotional intelligence and trust by nurturing these values within our new hires.

We encourage staff to develop rewarding long-term careers at PMA and we implement formal leadership development programs that help you attain your goals. At PMA shared success is a core value. Every employee who contributes is recognized celebrated and rewarded. We look for self-driven candidates eager to assume responsibility and join a community of respect founded on collaboration and accountability not titles. If you aim to transform the project management practice toward continuous improvement of project outcomes the profession and yourself PMA looks forward to warmly welcoming you to our team.

We offer competitive pay and benefits wellness programs for you and your family and career development opportunities to advance your professional goals.

As a PMA professional you will be empowered to make timely and effective decisions and significant daily contributions to complex facets of project delivery. Join a team that has achieved a world-class reputation in the construction industry and has been voted a Best Place to Work.

PMA offers competitive wages and comprehensive benefits including medical prescription dental vision time off with pay 401(k) with company match life disability and professional development reimbursement for qualifying employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex (including pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity or gender expression) disability national origin or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws regulations and ordinances. Qualified female and minority applicants are encouraged to apply.

EOE including persons with disabilities and veterans.

VEVRAA federal contractor.