Senior Project Controls Specialist

Qualus

. Perform project support and work planning scheduling services for the System and Protection Department .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeWestwood • Massachusetts • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in scheduling, work planning, and cost controls, with proficiency in MS Project and P6 Primavera. Strong communication skills and the ability to foster relationships with stakeholders are essential for effective project management.

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15+ Years Experience In SchedulingMS Project ProficiencyP6 Primavera ExperienceCash Flow ForecastingElectrical Utility Project Experience

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Hard Skills

SchedulingWork PlanningCost ControlsExcel ProficiencyPO TrackingProject ManagementTrend Data CollectionDashboard CreationProcess DevelopmentResource Management

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsCustomer ServiceTeam BuildingRelationship Management

Certifications & Qualifications

Degree In Project ManagementDegree In BusinessDegree In AccountingDegree In FinanceDegree In EngineeringDegree In Construction Management

Industry Keywords

Electrical UtilitySubstation Project ExperienceProject ControlsStakeholder CommunicationContinuous Improvement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform project support and work planning scheduling services for the System and Protection Department
Provide management and oversight to current project controls staff
Develop reports communicating the System Protection department’s near-, mid-, and long-term work plan
Maintain the department’s work plan and integrate other departments and data sources, including the Engineering Department’s Project Status Report
Collect, review, accept, and update work-plan changes
Monitor and communicate project-specific tasks, required inputs, and durations during Project Plan development
Develop processes for collecting department trend data and contribute to continuous improvement ideas
Create dashboards and program reports for the System Protection department manager
Review and assist with communicating department status to project managers, stakeholders, and management
Disseminate accurate and timely information
Provide customer service and foster team building and relationships with peers, stakeholders, and management
Capture and document department business requirements and desired end-state with project stakeholders
Build schedule templates for System Protection
Integrate task inputs, durations, and required resources for communication to project teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

15+ years of experience with scheduling, work planning and cost controls
Experience using MS Project or P6 Primavera for scheduling and resource management
Proficient in Excel
Cash flow forecasting
PO tracking and oversight
Degree in Project Management, Business, Accounting, Finance, Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent work experience is preferred
Strong communication skills
Electrical utility and substation project experience is preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Retirement Savings Plans, including employer matching where applicable
Flexible Spending and/or Health Spending Accounts
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
Parental Leave
Paid Time Off
Company Holidays