We are seeking a detail-driven Project Controls Specialist to join the project management team. In this role, you will serve as the operational backbone across a diverse portfolio of active commercial and residential builds, taking ownership of project documentation, budget tracking, submittal pipelines, and change-order workflows.
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If you are an organized construction administration or controls professional who thrives on keeping complex builds on schedule, on budget, and fully compliant, this is an exceptional opportunity to advance your career with an established builder.
Responsibilities:
Submittal Administration: Coordinate, assemble, and track technical submittal packages against project specifications and architectural plans; maintain real-time logs to ensure timely reviews and stakeholder sign-offs.
Change Order Management: Facilitate the end-to-end change management process: drafting, logging, and reviewing modifications while evaluating their direct impact on project cost and delivery timelines.
Cost Controls & Budget Tracking: Monitor project expenditures against baseline budgets, track cost variances, and partner with accounting/procurement to verify subcontractor billings, purchase orders, and payment applications.
Financial Reporting & Projections: Assist leadership in generating monthly job cost reports, cash flow analyses, and financial summaries for executive review and client transparency.
Schedule & Progress Monitoring: Support project managers with schedule tracking, milestone updates, and progress reporting to preempt delays and optimize field resource deployment.
Document Governance & Compliance: Maintain audit-ready project archives and confirm all project documents adhere to contract terms, local codes, and client requirements.
Working hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Skills:
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Building Science, or equivalent industry experience preferred.
Prior exposure to AIA contract documents, progress billing (G702/G703), and Earned Value Management (EVM) methodology preferred.
Education:
High School
Experience:
1-4 years
Qualifications:
2+ years of hands-on experience in construction project controls, project administration, or cost coordination within residential or commercial building environments.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience utilizing construction management platforms (such as Procore, Buildertrend, Primavera P6, or similar tools).
Solid grasp of construction terminology, contract flow, and cost forecasting; demonstrated ability to balance priorities across concurrent job sites with high accuracy.
What the Role Offers
- Competitive compensation package with comprehensive benefits.
- Hands-on exposure to high-profile commercial and custom residential builds.
- A supportive, growth-oriented field and office culture.
Apply today!
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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).