Principle Project Controls Specialist

Post Date

Mar 17, 2026

Location

Cunningham,
North Carolina

ZIP/Postal Code

27343
US
Jun 02, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract

Category

Engineering (Non IT)

Req #

CLT-3473c5fe-9fca-4cdd-ad00-cb7fba56c719

Pay Rate

$42 - $53 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Principal Project Controls Specialist (Scheduler) to support Combined Cycle and Simple Cycle Power Plant construction projects. This role partners closely with Project Managers and Project Directors to establish, maintain, and analyze integrated project schedules while providing expert-level project controls leadership across complex construction initiatives.

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Required Skills & Experience

- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, Finance, or Business Administration
- Primavera P6 Subject Matter Expert
- Experience supporting large power generation construction projects
- Strong on-site field scheduling experience
- Experience with schedule variance analysis, resource tracking, and vendor coordination

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Combined Cycle or Simple Cycle plant experience strongly preferred
Experience with EcoSys Cost management System

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.