The Junior Project Controls professional is responsible for supporting cost and schedule management functions across capital and operational projects. Works under close supervision to collect, analyze, and report cost, schedule, and progress data. Provides support in maintaining project forecasts, identifying trends, and assisting with reporting deliverables to project managers and clients.
Organizational Responsibilities
- Cost Management
- Assists with implementing and maintaining cost control systems and procedures.
- Supports cost tracking efforts including budget, actuals, commitments, and forecasts.
- Prepares basic cost reports under guidance, identifying variances and trends.
- Gathers and integrates cost-related data from multiple stakeholders.
- Assists with reviewing contractor invoices and tracking change order impacts.
- Schedule Support
- Supports progress updates and schedule analysis using established tools and methods.
- Performs entry-level critical path reviews and “what-if” scenarios with guidance.
- Assists with monitoring schedule performance and identifying early indicators of delay.
- Coordinates with schedulers to align progress data with financial updates.
- Reporting & Documentation
- Prepares data for monthly cost and schedule reports.
- Assists with tracking and maintaining logs of RFIs, submittals, and other project documentation.
- Ensures data integrity in project controls systems and tools.
- Contributes to the development of visual and narrative report content for internal and external stakeholders.
- Collaboration & Communication
- Interfaces with project managers, engineers, contractors, and clients to gather cost and schedule inputs.
- Supports internal coordination between cost and scheduling teams.
- Communicates status updates clearly and timely to supervisors and team members.
- Other duties as assigned.
Position Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in engineering, construction management, or finance.
- 0+ years of experience supporting cost, schedule, or project management efforts in a construction, engineering, or consulting environment preferred.
- Familiarity with project controls software such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Excel, and financial tracking tools preferred.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to communicate technical information effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Desire to grow within the project controls discipline and develop long-term capabilities across cost, schedule, and risk functions.
Additional Requirements
Physical: Standing or sitting for long periods; must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times and spend extended hours in front of a computer screen.
Cognitive: Problem-solving, written, and verbal communication skills; computer and software skills; and ability to read and interpret text online or in printed form.
About PMA
At PMA, employee well-being is a daily priority. We offer a combination of workplace options that include a PMA office location; work-from-home; or a client site. Wherever we work, we openly share knowledge as we believe that collaboration with peers improves our work product and that pursuing subject matter expertise is a lifelong endeavor.
We are committed to a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion. We affirm and respect diverse backgrounds and opinions because we believe they yield the best solutions for our clients. We promote emotional intelligence and trust by nurturing these values within our new hires.
We encourage staff to develop rewarding, long-term careers at PMA, and we implement formal leadership development programs that help you attain your goals. At PMA, shared success is a core value. Every employee who contributes is recognized, celebrated, and rewarded. We look for self-driven candidates eager to assume responsibility and join a community of respect founded on collaboration and accountability, not titles. If you aim to transform the project management practice toward continuous improvement of project outcomes, the profession, and yourself, PMA looks forward to warmly welcoming you to our team.
We offer competitive pay and benefits, wellness programs for you and your family, and career development opportunities to advance your professional goals.
As a PMA professional, you will be empowered to make timely and effective decisions and significant daily contributions to complex facets of project delivery. Join a team that has achieved a world-class reputation in the construction industry and has been voted a “Best Place to Work.”
PMA offers competitive wages and comprehensive benefits, including medical, prescription, dental, vision, time off with pay, 401(k) with company match, life, disability, and professional development reimbursement for qualifying employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression), disability, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. Qualified female and minority applicants are encouraged to apply.
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