Lead Project Controls Specialist

Savannah, GA, US • Posted 19 hours ago • Updated 7 hours ago

Contract W2

On-site

Eliassen Group

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Skills

Cost Control
Analysis Of Variance
Reporting
Collaboration
Mentorship
SAP BASIS
Life Insurance
Budget
Work Breakdown Structure
Presentations
Leadership
Supervision
Coaching
Innovation
Business Systems
Analytical Skill
Logistics
Stakeholder Engagement
Onboarding
Facilitation
Communication
Resource Allocation
Management
Testing
Acceptance Testing
Instructional Design
Issue Resolution
Project Control
Accounting
Cost Management
Scheduling
Estimating
Incident Management
Purchase Requisitions
Business Administration
Screening
Artificial Intelligence
Recruiting
Taxes
Insurance
Law
Management Consulting
Finance
Regulatory Compliance

Summary

Description:
Onsite in Aiken, SC

The organization is engaging a Lead Project Controls Specialist to guide planning, scheduling, estimating, cost control, and testing for complex projects. The role will lead baselining, variance analysis, stakeholder reporting, and cross-functional coordination through go-live while mentoring a project controls team. The position operates on a Monday through Thursday 4x10 schedule in Aiken, SC.

Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

Rate: $65.00 to $75.00/hr. w2

Responsibilities:
Responsibilities

Lead development, implementation, and oversight of comprehensive Project Controls programs for complex, high-visibility projects across scope, budget, and schedule.
Establish and manage project baselines, milestone schedules, work breakdown structures, and spend plans to optimize resources, equipment, manpower, and funding.
Analyze cost and schedule variances, communicate impacts to leadership, and implement mitigation strategies.
Lead cost reviews and schedule meetings, presenting financial and performance updates to senior management.
Provide technical and administrative leadership to Project Controls teams, including supervision, performance evaluations, coaching, training development, and personnel selection.
Drive innovation in project control methodologies and systems, ensuring effective use of business systems and advanced analytical tools.
Coordinate cross-functional logistics and stakeholder engagement, including onboarding personnel, managing system access and equipment, and facilitating communication between partners and site tenants.
Maintain integrated schedules to track progress and resource allocation across all parties.
Plan and oversee testing and go-live readiness, including configuration, module, comprehensive, and user acceptance testing.
Support training development, participate in configuration reviews, coordinate issue resolution, and ensure successful retesting and implementation.
Facilitate recurring status meetings and maintain alignment across classified and non-classified teams for seamless execution.

Experience Requirements:
Experience Requirements

5+ years of experience in Project Controls
Expert proficiency with automated accounting, cost management, scheduling, and estimating systems.
Working knowledge of Ideagen/DevonWay iCAS EPS and Issues Management and related modules.
Ability to review and approve Level I and Level II purchase requisitions.
Strong personal computer skills.

Education Requirements:
Education Requirements

BS in Engineering or Business Administration, or equivalent combinations of education and experience as stated.
Bachelor's degree in business, technical, engineering, or related area with 10 years of practical experience considered equivalent.
Associate's degree with 13 years of practical experience considered equivalent.
High school diploma with 17 years of relevant experience considered equivalent.

Recruitment Transparency Notice

Eliassen Group values transparency in our recruitment practices. Please be advised that Eliassen Group utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of its initial application screening process. You may receive email and SMS notifications from the Eliassen Virtual Recruiting Team (, ) inviting you to complete a brief voice screening as part of your application process. These tools assist our hiring teams in different ways, including but not limited to, assistance in reviewing application materials to help identify candidates whose qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position. All AI-assisted evaluations and responses are reviewed by human recruiters before any hiring decisions are made. The use of AI in our process is intended to support fairness, efficiency, and consistency, and Eliassen Group takes measures to prevent bias or discrimination in connection with its hiring practices. By proceeding, you acknowledge, agree, and consent to Eliassen Group's use of these tools, including AI tools, as part of the application and hiring process.

Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.

W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.
Please be advised- If anyone reaches out to you about an open position connected with Eliassen Group, please confirm that they have an Eliassen.com email address and never provide personal or financial information to anyone who is not clearly associated with Eliassen Group. If you have any indication of fraudulent activity, please contact .

About Eliassen Group:

Eliassen Group is a leading strategic consulting company for human-powered solutions. For over 30 years, Eliassen has helped thousands of companies reach further and achieve more with their technology solutions, financial, risk & compliance, and advisory solutions, and clinical solutions. With offices from coast to coast and throughout Europe, Eliassen provides a local community presence, balanced with international reach. Eliassen Group strives to positively impact the lives of their employees, clients, consultants, and the communities in which they operate.

Eliassen Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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Posted 19 hours ago

Company Info

About Eliassen Group

Eliassen Group is a leading strategic consulting company that provides business and IT services for our clients as they seek to transform and execute strategies that will drive exceptional outcomes. Leveraging over 30 years of success, we focus on professional services, talent solutions, and life sciences. Eliassen Group offers local community presence and deep networks. We are committed to positively impacting the lives of our employees, clients, consultants, and the communities in which we operate.

Eliassen Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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