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Project Scheduler and Controls Specialist
Job Location:
Job Location:
Marshalltown, IA - USA
Hourly Salary:
USD 65 - 95
Hourly Salary:
Posted:
15 October 2026 (2 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
12 January 2027
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Project Scheduler and Controls Specialist to support large-scale construction and infrastructure projects. This role is responsible for managing project controls activities throughout the project lifecycle including scheduling cost management forecasting progress measurement contract administration and project reporting. The ideal candidate will work closely with project teams finance contractors and stakeholders to ensure projects remain on schedule within budget and aligned with contractual requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as the project controls subject matter expert for scheduling cost control forecasting and contract compliance.
- Develop maintain and analyze project schedules using Primavera P6.
- Monitor project progress identify risks and provide recommendations to improve performance.
- Prepare and maintain project estimates budgets cash flow forecasts and cost reports.
- Perform schedule analysis and validate progress reporting against contractual milestones.
- Manage monthly accruals forecasting updates and coordination with accounting and finance teams.
- Review invoices monitor expenditures and support cost management activities.
- Track and communicate project risks potential impacts and mitigation plans.
- Conduct quantity takeoffs and validate estimates pricing submissions and progress measurements.
- Coordinate with contractors vendors suppliers and project stakeholders to ensure accurate cost and schedule data.
- Support contract administration change order evaluations and commercial compliance activities.
- Provide project controls training and guidance to internal and external project participants as needed.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Engineering Construction Management Project Management Business or a related field.
- Experience with project controls scheduling cost control or construction project management.
- Proficiency with Oracle Primavera P6 scheduling software.
- Strong understanding of project forecasting budgeting accruals and financial reporting.
- Knowledge of construction contracting methods including EPC Lump Sum Unit Price Time & Materials and Cost Plus contracts.
- Strong analytical organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
Preferred:
- Experience with resource-loaded schedules and earned value management (EVM).
- Experience with Oracle Primavera Unifier or similar project controls platforms.
- Knowledge of financial modeling and enterprise forecasting systems.
- Experience supporting power generation utility energy or large industrial construction projects.
- Understanding of contract interpretation claims management and change order negotiations.
What Were Looking For:
The successful candidate is a proactive professional who can analyze complex project data identify risks early and communicate actionable recommendations. You thrive in fast-paced environments work collaboratively with diverse teams and have a strong commitment to delivering successful project outcomes.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
At Beacon, we work in tandem with our clients to enhance their productivity, improve their processes and optimize resources—whether we are providing business and technology consulting or staff augmentation services. At the same time, we help clients manage the risks and costs of proje ... View more
