Project Control Specialist

Are you looking for an opportunity to move your career forward with a growing industry leader? Join our team! SJ Hamill Construction is a heavy civil and marine construction company located in Charleston, South Carolina. Our mission is to build an efficient, smart, and above all safe construction business. We focus on controlled, steady growth while building high quality, lasting structures for the communities and owners they serve.

The Project Controls Specialist/Manager will be responsible for developing, implementing, and managing systems to monitor project performance in terms of cost, schedule, and scope. The role is essential for ensuring that projects are delivered on time and within budget. This person will work closely with project managers, engineering teams, and other stakeholders to provide transparency, track progress, and analyze project performance.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop, maintain, and manage comprehensive project schedules using tools such as Primavera P6, MS Project, or other scheduling software.
• Identify critical path activities and ensure appropriate schedule risk management strategies are implemented.
• Monitor schedule progress and forecast project timelines.
• Ensure that baseline schedules are established and maintained throughout the project lifecycle.
• stablish project budgets and monitor costs, including tracking committed, incurred, and forecasted costs.
• Conduct variance analysis between actual costs and budget, identifying any deviations and their causes.
• Provide financial forecasting and cost analysis to project management teams.
• Assist in developing cost control strategies to keep the project within financial constraints.
• Monitoring budget adjustments and authorizing payments and invoices as the contract outlines.
• Project budget management and assessment.
• Cost to complete project forecasting support, monthly/quarterly.
• Assist in identifying potential project risks and developing mitigation plans.
• Regularly update risk registers and monitor the impact of identified risks on schedule and cost.
• Coordinate with project teams to assess risk events' likelihood and potential impacts.
• Project management system QC and functionality testing/upgrading.
• Prepare and present project progress reports, including earned value management (EVM) metrics, schedule performance index (SPI), cost performance index (CPI), and other key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of all project controls processes and outcomes, ensuring audit readiness.
• Communicate with stakeholders to ensure transparency and understanding of project performance.
• Manage project change requests, assessing the impact of changes on schedules, costs, and resources.
• Collaborate with project teams to implement approved changes and update project plans accordingly.
• Collaborate with project managers, financial controllers, procurement, and engineering teams to ensure alignment between cost, schedule, and project objectives.
• Act as the key liaison between the project team and senior management regarding project performance.
• Developing contract proposals to support organizational goals.
• Reviewing and negotiating the terms and conditions of contracts.
• Ensuring that contracts are executed in accordance with corporate policies and legal requirements.
• Conducting regular contract reviews to ensure compliance with contractual terms and conditions.
• Collaborating with the internal and external counsel to mitigate risks involved in contracts.
• Maintaining an organized system of physical and digital records for all contract-related correspondence and documentation.
• roviding timely responses to queries regarding contracts and resolving any conflicts that arise.
• Liaising between internal teams and external parties to ensure clear communication and successful project execution.
• Issuing instructions to project teams based on contractual agreement.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in project controls, project management, or related roles within the construction, engineering, or industrial sectors.
• Proficient in scheduling software (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project) and cost management tools.
• Strong knowledge of earned value management (EVM), risk management, and change management practices.
• Solid understanding of project cost accounting, budget management, and financial forecasting.
• Ability to analyze complex data, identify trends, and provide actionable insights.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for conveying project performance to various stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Cost Professional (CCP), or other relevant certifications.
• Experience with large-scale infrastructure, construction, or engineering projects.
• Proficiency in project management and financial software (e.g., Oracle, SAP, Procore).

What we can offer you:

• Inclusive Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident, and Illness insurance
• Company paid Disability and Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings program with a company match
• Employee Assistance Program including discounts with major vendors & products
• Mental and physical wellness programs
• Competitive time off package including vacation, sick, and holiday pay
• Career advancement opportunities with a stable well-established organization
• Tuition reimbursement program and access to LinkedIn Learning courses

 *Qualified and interested candidates apply on-line at the Career section of the company website, at SJhamill.com.

SJ Hamill Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity.