Project Controls Specialist

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System One
Bellevue, WASHINGTON, United States
  • Automotive
  • FullTime

System One is seeking a Project Controls Specialist to support an advanced nuclear medical isotope development program focused on producing radioisotopes used in innovative cancer therapies. This role will provide project controls leadership and support for engineering and construction activities, ensuring effective planning, scheduling, cost management, and risk oversight across multiple project workstreams.

The Project Controls Specialist will work closely with project managers and project teams to implement standardized project controls processes, reporting tools, and performance metrics. This individual will also serve as a secondary scheduling resource, providing backup expertise to the Master Scheduler and helping maintain schedule quality and integration across project phases.

This position requires up to 50% onsite support at project locations in Everett, WA or Bellevue, WA.

Responsibilities Project Controls Leadership & Framework Development

  • Partner with Project Managers to implement standardized project controls processes including scheduling, cost tracking, risk management, and change control.

  • Support the establishment and maturation of project controls systems for a developing project office.

  • Assist in selecting and configuring project controls tools, reporting standards, and governance practices.

  • Establish and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) for monitoring schedule, cost, and productivity across project workstreams.

  • Develop dashboards and reporting templates to provide visibility to leadership and stakeholders (Power BI, Excel-based reporting).

Planning & Scheduling

  • Provide guidance in developing and maintaining project schedules using the Critical Path Method (CPM).

  • Review and validate project schedules to ensure proper logic, sequencing, and integration of project phases.

  • Support the Master Scheduler in resolving schedule conflicts and conducting recovery analysis when needed.

  • Coordinate cross-discipline schedule integration across engineering, procurement, construction, and validation activities.

Cost Control & Performance Monitoring

  • Track project cost performance against budgets and forecasts.

  • Identify variances and recommend corrective actions.

  • Support implementation of Earned Value Management (EVM) where applicable.

  • Assist with development of project budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections.

Risk & Change Management

  • Support project risk identification, tracking, and mitigation planning.

  • Monitor and manage change requests and ensure schedule and cost impacts are evaluated.

  • Maintain change logs and provide impact assessments to project leadership.

Reporting & Continuous Improvement

  • Prepare integrated project controls reports combining schedule, cost, risk, and performance data.

  • Conduct what-if scenario analysis to evaluate potential impacts and mitigation strategies.

  • Participate in lessons-learned reviews to improve future project execution.

  • Provide mentorship and guidance to project team members on project controls best practices.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related field

  • 10+ years of project controls experience within engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) environments

  • Strong scheduling expertise including CPM and Primavera P6

  • Experience supporting or backing up a Master Scheduler

  • Proven experience in cost control, earned value management (EVM), and budget forecasting

  • Experience with project risk and change management processes

  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

  • Experience helping establish or mature project controls programs in complex project environments

Preferred Qualifications

  • Background in engineering planning or construction management with emphasis on planning and scheduling

  • Knowledge of generating station systems, heavy industrial facilities, or large-scale infrastructure projects

  • Advanced expertise with Primavera P6

  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

  • Sitting and/or standing for extended periods

  • Walking, bending, and traversing active construction sites

  • Fine motor skills and computer-based work

  • Visual and audio focused work

  • Work performed in both office and active construction environments

Additional Information

  • Travel: 0–15% additional travel may be required depending on project needs.

  • Work may occur in active construction environments.

Ref: #161-Managed Staffing Charlotte

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, CM Access, TPGS, and MOUNTAIN, LTD., are leaders in delivering workforce solutions and integrated services across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible full-time employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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