1

Staff Project Controls Specialist Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Coordinate and collaborate with other project controls specialists; mentor and supervise junior project controls staff, as needed. * Maintain, manage and update projects schedules in Oracle Primavera ...

The Project Controls Specialist will lead the project controls efforts and is responsible for the daily management of the project controls tasks. The candidate must be a US Citizen or a green card ...

The Project Controls Specialist will be responsible for leading the project controls processes with the internal project management team to execute project deliverables within budget and schedule.

Showing results 21-40

Staff Project Controls Specialist information

See salary details

$19

$43

$66

How much do staff project controls specialist jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for staff project controls specialist in the United States is $43.84, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $36.06 and $50.96 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What cities are hiring for Staff Project Controls Specialist jobs?

Cities with the most Staff Project Controls Specialist job openings:

What states have the most Staff Project Controls Specialist jobs?

States with the most job openings for Staff Project Controls Specialist jobs include:

What are popular job titles related to Staff Project Controls Specialist jobs?

For Staff Project Controls Specialist jobs, the most frequently searched job titles are:

Infographic showing various Staff Project Controls Specialist job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 4% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 80% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 18% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $91,179 per year, or $43.8 per hour.

Staff Project Controls Specialist - Power (Kansas City)

Kansas City, MO • On-site

Burns & McDonnell
Civil Engineering Construction • 10K+ employees

Full-time

Re-posted 8 days ago


Burns & McDonnell rating

8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 53 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

The Staff Project Controls Specialist will be responsible for leading the project controls processes with the internal project management team to execute project deliverables within budget and schedule.

  • Ensure project set-up in the Enterprise Planning & Controls software.
  • Analyze data, review logs, and run reports in the Enterprise Planning & Controls software or other tools.
  • Create Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).
  • Develop, implement, and maintain effective scheduling reports, cost reports, cash flows and forecasts for multiple projects.
  • Follow project execution plans.
  • Responsible for engineering, procurement and construction planning, scheduling, logistics and cost control.
  • Serves as a point of contact for technical questions from the project team.
  • Approve Purchase Orders and/or Subcontracts for proper coding.
  • Input and document changes to cost reports or forecasts.
  • Interfaces with the Project Management Team and Accounting Department to review project costs and contingency costs and support external audits.
  • Review upstream (prime contract) and downstream (purchase order & subcontract) change orders.
  • Develop and present a cash flow report.
  • Develop various levels of schedules.
  • Apply and review the entry of logic ties within the schedules.
  • Monitor resource loading of a schedule.
  • Support Interactive Project Planning Meetings (IPPM).
  • Create various schedule reports and determine appropriate reporting format.
  • Develop, review, and analyze pre-programmed project scheduling reports and back-up documentation for accuracy.
  • Consults with the project team on schedule progress.
  • Analyzes and evaluates schedule management involving the critical path method of scheduling techniques, estimating, project cost management and forecasting.
  • Perform schedule what-if scenarios.
  • Develop and maintain an earned value management system.
  • Input and validate progress measurement.
  • Develop and maintain progress curves.
  • Perform material takeoffs.
  • Perform quality checks and inspections on project controls deliverables.
  • Perform field audits to validate accuracy of reporting and processes.
  • Capable of assisting with Project Forensic Analysis.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Complies with all policies and standards.
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management or related field. and 3 years of direct project controls experience. Required or
  • Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement. 
  • Experience with Oracle Primavera P6 preferred.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office.
  • Ability to obtain OSHA 10-hour safety certification.

What Burns & McDonnell employees say

Pay

Benefits

Hours and flexibility

Workplace

Get the full story on Breakroom


Burns & McDonnell logo

About Burns & McDonnell

Sourced by ZipRecruiter

Burns & McDonnell assists clients of all sizes and industries by providing extensive physical services ranging from assessments, integrated security solutions, and large security architecture designs. Services we typically provide include security and safety system design, threat, risk, and vulnerability assessments, security surveys, security master planning, compliance to federal security programs, independent validation and verification of integrated security system operations, management of installation and maintenance, and staff augmentation to develop and implement facility management and protection processes.

Industry

Civil engineering construction

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Kansas City, MO, US

Year founded

1898

Social media