Project Controls Cost (EPC Cost)

Post Date

Mar 05, 2026

Location

Kansas City,
Missouri

ZIP/Postal Code

64114
US
May 15, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract

Category

Engineering (Non IT)

Req #

KCM-b08791fd-c65b-4506-be98-f5d2bf186a04

Pay Rate

$27 - $34 (hourly estimate)

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 Primavera 6 and MS Project Planning & Controls software.
 Analyze data, review logs, and run reports in the Primavera 6 and MS Project 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.
 Assist with Invoice, budget, and man-hour tracking.
 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.
 Perform field audits to validate accuracy of reporting and processes.
 Capable of assisting with Project Forensic Analysis.


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Required Skills & Experience

 Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management or related field, and 3 years of direct project controls experience required.
 Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.
 Experience with Oracle Primavera P6 preferred.
 Experience with Microsoft Project Tool preferred.
 Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
 Excellent interpersonal skills.
 Proficient with Microsoft Office.

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Plus:
Federal
Ecosys experience

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.