Project Controls Specialist II

Zachry Group

. Assist the project manager in developing project scope of work for required Project Controls tasks.

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeDowners Grove • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $84,400 - $110,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project controls within the Oil & Gas and Power industries, with a strong focus on developing and maintaining engineering schedules using Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project. Capable of analyzing project progress, preparing Earned Value reports, and effectively communicating with stakeholders.

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Project Controls ExperiencePrimavera P6Microsoft ProjectEngineering Schedule DevelopmentEarned Value Analysis

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Hard Skills

Project Scope DevelopmentSchedule PreparationResource ForecastingCost ControlChange Request Assessment

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingStrong Communication SkillsDependability

Tools & Technologies

Excel

Industry Keywords

Oil & GasPower IndustryProject Management Principles

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist the project manager in developing project scope of work for required Project Controls tasks.
Study relevant project documents for schedule preparation.
Work with project and discipline personnel to prepare schedules.
Convert scope of work documents into logically linked, resourced project schedules.
Prepare realistic, achievable schedules using logical networks.
Integrate engineering, procurement, and construction schedules, emphasizing engineering and procurement.
Monitor progress against project schedules and prepare progress reports.
Collect expended man-hours and prepare Earned Value reports and analysis.
Prepare, review, and timely issue relevant reports to stakeholders.
Provide resource forecast data at project and corporate levels and input into budget forecasting.
Support cost control and forecasting of man-hour budgets.
Assess and incorporate the impact of change requests into schedules.
Analyze progress and schedule effects and advise corrective action.

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma with previous experience in engineering with Oil & Gas and Power industry.
Minimum of 4 years of experience in project controls.
Experience developing and maintaining engineering schedules.
Problem-solving skills and ability to resolve complex situations with appropriate management.
Knowledge of Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, and Excel.
Understanding of the basic principles of project management.
High degree of computer literacy.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact with staff at all levels.
Dependability, including meeting deadlines, working independently, accountability, punctuality, and good attendance.
Ability to communicate in person, via telephone, and email.
Ability to safely lift, carry, and move objects as required.
Vision, corrected or uncorrected, allowing clear visibility from a distance of 20 inches or less.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability coverage
Other ancillary benefits
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
Safe and Drug Free work environment
Equal Opportunity Employer