Project Controls Specialist — Scheduling and Cost Controls

Job overview

The Project Controls Specialist role is hybrid in Plymouth, MI, with work options that may include a PMA office, home, or client site. Compensation is $100,241–$125,769 per year. PMA Consultants supports project delivery and project management in the construction industry. The role combines project management accountability with hands-on scheduling and cost controls to improve project planning, monitoring, and delivery. By analyzing schedule and cost performance and communicating risks and progress, the specialist helps teams make informed decisions and deliver projects predictably.

What you'll do

• Manage project scope, cost, and schedule for small-to-medium projects or workstreams
• serve as a point of contact for clients, contractors, and internal teams
• lead project meetings and track action items
• support contract administration
• identify risks and mitigation strategies
• develop and analyze Primavera P6 schedules
• track milestones, critical paths, variances, delays, and recovery plans
• support cost tracking, forecasting, reporting, and earned value analysis where applicable
• communicate project status and recommendations
• collaborate with project controls teams, engineers, and field staff
• mentor junior staff.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

project controls specialist

project scheduling

cost controls

primavera p6

hybrid

plymouth mi

pma consultants

construction projects

5+ years experience

$100,241–$125,769 per year

401(k) match

professional development

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage
• paid time off
• 401(k) with company match
• life and disability insurance
• wellness programs
• professional development reimbursement for qualifying employees.

Why this role

Requires a bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of relevant experience, including hands-on Primavera P6 scheduling.

About the employer

PMA Consultants Careers is hiring for this role. Industry: Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services. Sector: 54.