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Project Controls Specialist
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Posted:
29 September 2026 (4 days ago)
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Application Deadline:
27 December 2026
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1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
A client of Innova Solutions is immediately hiring for a Project Controls Specialist
Position type: Full-time Contract
Duration: 18 months
Location: Gary Indiana 46402
Overview:
As a Project Controls Specialist I youll be an essential partner to Project Managers helping ensure projects stay financially healthy cost-efficient and strategically aligned. This developmental role offers an excellent opportunity to build expertise in project accounting cost controls forecasting change management and emerging AI-driven project solutions within a dynamic industrial environment.
What Youll Do
Financial Stewardship & Cost Control
Become the financial pulse of assigned capital projects by monitoring budgets tracking expenditures and ensuring spending aligns with approved plans.
Project Accounting & Commitment Management
Help maintain financial accuracy throughout the project lifecycle.
Cash Flow Planning & Forecasting
Support strategic financial planning by helping project teams anticipate future spending requirements.
Change Management & Cost Impact Analysis
Play a key role in managing project changes and protecting budget integrity.
Reporting Analytics & Business Insights
Transform data into meaningful project intelligence.
AI & Digital Innovation
Be part of the future of project controls.
What Were Looking For
Education & Experience
Technical Skills
Preferred Background
Who You Are
Important Note
Qualified candidates shouldAPPLY NOWfor immediate consideration!
This position is only open to applicants who can be engaged on a W-2 basis.
Please hit APPLY to provide the required information and we will be back in touch as soon as possible.
We are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar positions. If this role is not a fit for you we do offer a referral bonus program for referrals that we successfully place with our clients subject to program guidelines.ASK ME HOW.
Thank you!
Himanshu Kumar
PAY RANGE AND BENEFITS:
Pay Range*:$35.00 - $38.79 per hour
*Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidates education work experience work location specific job duties certifications etc.
Benefits:Innova Solutions offers benefits( based on eligibility) that include the following: Medical & pharmacy coverage Dental/vision insurance 401(k) Health saving account (HSA) and Flexible spending account (FSA) Life Insurance Pet Insurance Short term and Long term Disability Accident & Critical illness coverage Pre-paid legal & ID theft protection Sick time and other types of paid leaves (as required by law) Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
ABOUT INNOVA SOLUTIONS:Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Atlanta Georgia Innova Solutions employs approximately 50000 professionals worldwide and reports an annual revenue approaching $3 Billion. Through our global delivery centers across North America Asia and Europe we deliver strategic technology and business transformation solutions to our clients enabling them to operate as leaders within their fields.
Recent Recognitions:
Website: Solutions offers a referral bonus for qualified Ambassadors who refer eligible referrals. Submit referrals at and earn $250-$1000 per referral.
Innova Solutionsis an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Innova Solutions is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race color religion or belief national origin citizenship social or ethnic origin sex age physical or mental disability veteran status marital status domestic partner status sexual orientation or any other status protected by the statutes rules and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment please contact us ator . Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Innova Solutions encourages all interested and qualified candidates to apply for employment opportunities. Innova Solutions (HireGenics/Volt) does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status immigration status or national origin in accordance with 8 U.S.C. 1324b.
The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and other applicable laws.
By applying for this job you agree to receive calls AI-generated calls text messages or emails from Innova Solutions and its affiliates and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can replySTOPto cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy atPrivacy Policy - innovasolutions.
Position type: Full-time Contract
Duration: 18 months
Location: Gary Indiana 46402
Overview:
As a Project Controls Specialist I youll be an essential partner to Project Managers helping ensure projects stay financially healthy cost-efficient and strategically aligned. This developmental role offers an excellent opportunity to build expertise in project accounting cost controls forecasting change management and emerging AI-driven project solutions within a dynamic industrial environment.
What Youll Do
Financial Stewardship & Cost Control
Become the financial pulse of assigned capital projects by monitoring budgets tracking expenditures and ensuring spending aligns with approved plans.
- Maintain project budgets cost reports control accounts and financial tracking systems.
- Analyze project spending against approved budgets and identify cost variances.
- Develop regular cost performance reports and provide actionable insights to project leadership.
- Proactively identify financial trends budget risks and opportunities for improved cost efficiency.
Project Accounting & Commitment Management
Help maintain financial accuracy throughout the project lifecycle.
- Track purchase orders contracts commitments and Authorizations for Expenditure (AFEs).
- Reconcile vendor invoices against contractual commitments and project budgets.
- Partner with Procurement and Finance teams to resolve discrepancies efficiently.
- Support project closeout activities including final cost reconciliation and documentation.
Cash Flow Planning & Forecasting
Support strategic financial planning by helping project teams anticipate future spending requirements.
- Develop and update monthly cash flow forecasts based on project schedules and vendor commitments.
- Monitor changes in project execution that may impact forecasted expenditures.
- Contribute to portfolio-level forecasting and reporting to support informed business decisions.
Change Management & Cost Impact Analysis
Play a key role in managing project changes and protecting budget integrity.
- Track pending and approved change orders across active projects.
- Maintain comprehensive change logs and ensure budget updates are accurately reflected.
- Assist with cost impact assessments budget transfers quantity evaluations and supporting documentation.
- Ensure all change management records remain organized compliant and audit-ready.
Reporting Analytics & Business Insights
Transform data into meaningful project intelligence.
- Develop project dashboards financial summaries and performance reports using advanced Excel and reporting tools.
- Maintain organized project records with strong version control practices.
- Support project stage-gate reviews by preparing financial and commitment reporting packages.
AI & Digital Innovation
Be part of the future of project controls.
- Support implementation and adoption of AI-powered tools that enhance reporting cost analysis forecasting and data quality.
- Participate in process improvement initiatives and digital transformation efforts within the Project Controls organization.
- Help identify opportunities where automation can improve efficiency and reporting accuracy.
What Were Looking For
Education & Experience
- Associate degree or higher in Engineering Technology Accounting Finance Business or a related discipline or equivalent professional experience.
- Approximately 2-5 years of experience in Project Controls Project Accounting Cost Control Financial Analysis or Capital Project Administration.
- Strong understanding of project budgeting forecasting cost reporting and financial controls.
- Experience supporting capital projects within industrial manufacturing engineering energy or related environments.
Technical Skills
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel including:
- Pivot Tables
- Cost Tracking Models
- Financial Reporting Dashboards
- Data Analysis and Reconciliation
- Strong PowerPoint presentation and reporting skills.
- Working knowledge of project accounting principles and financial controls.
- Experience with Oracle ERP Oracle Database SAP similar enterprise/project controls systems is highly valued.
Preferred Background
- Experience supporting Project Managers through project budget management and cost tracking activities.
- Familiarity with project lifecycle processes including AFEs purchase orders stage-gate reviews commitment tracking and change management.
- Understanding of industrial capital project environments.
Who You Are
- Detail-oriented and highly organized with the ability to manage multiple project budgets simultaneously.
- An analytical thinker who enjoys solving financial puzzles and uncovering insights from data.
- A proactive communicator who raises concerns early and collaborates effectively across teams.
- Customer-focused and team-oriented building strong partnerships with Project Managers Procurement and Finance stakeholders.
- Motivated to learn grow and build a long-term career within Project Controls and Capital Project Management.
Important Note
- This is a Project Controls and Project Accounting role not a Construction Management position. The successful candidate will focus primarily on budget management cost tracking forecasting project accounting and financial controls across a portfolio of capital projects while partnering closely with Project Managers to drive successful project outcomes.
Qualified candidates shouldAPPLY NOWfor immediate consideration!
This position is only open to applicants who can be engaged on a W-2 basis.
Please hit APPLY to provide the required information and we will be back in touch as soon as possible.
We are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar positions. If this role is not a fit for you we do offer a referral bonus program for referrals that we successfully place with our clients subject to program guidelines.ASK ME HOW.
Thank you!
Himanshu Kumar
PAY RANGE AND BENEFITS:
Pay Range*:$35.00 - $38.79 per hour
*Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidates education work experience work location specific job duties certifications etc.
Benefits:Innova Solutions offers benefits( based on eligibility) that include the following: Medical & pharmacy coverage Dental/vision insurance 401(k) Health saving account (HSA) and Flexible spending account (FSA) Life Insurance Pet Insurance Short term and Long term Disability Accident & Critical illness coverage Pre-paid legal & ID theft protection Sick time and other types of paid leaves (as required by law) Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
ABOUT INNOVA SOLUTIONS:Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Atlanta Georgia Innova Solutions employs approximately 50000 professionals worldwide and reports an annual revenue approaching $3 Billion. Through our global delivery centers across North America Asia and Europe we deliver strategic technology and business transformation solutions to our clients enabling them to operate as leaders within their fields.
Recent Recognitions:
- Named One of Americas Best Employers for New Grads by Forbes (2024
- Named One of the Best Companies to Work for by U.S. News & World Report (Private Companies List 2024-2025)
- One of the Largest IT Staffing Firms in the US Ranked #3 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA 2024)
- One of the Largest Staffing Firms in the US Ranked #13 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA 2024; includes Innova Solutions Volt & HireGenics)
- Named One of the Top Ten Private Companies in Atlanta by the Atlanta Business Chronicle (2023)
- One of the Largest Certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) in the United States (NMSDC 2024)
- AWS Advanced Tier Services Partner with 100 certifications
Website: Solutions offers a referral bonus for qualified Ambassadors who refer eligible referrals. Submit referrals at and earn $250-$1000 per referral.
Innova Solutionsis an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Innova Solutions is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race color religion or belief national origin citizenship social or ethnic origin sex age physical or mental disability veteran status marital status domestic partner status sexual orientation or any other status protected by the statutes rules and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment please contact us ator . Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Innova Solutions encourages all interested and qualified candidates to apply for employment opportunities. Innova Solutions (HireGenics/Volt) does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status immigration status or national origin in accordance with 8 U.S.C. 1324b.
The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and other applicable laws.
By applying for this job you agree to receive calls AI-generated calls text messages or emails from Innova Solutions and its affiliates and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can replySTOPto cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy atPrivacy Policy - innovasolutions.
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