Industrial Project Controls Specialist (Scheduler/EVM)

Industrial Project Controls Specialist (Scheduler/EVM)
Downingtown, PA or Birmingham, AL based (Fully on Site)
Up to 50% Travel to National Project Sites
Plan the Work. Analyze Performance. Drive Execution.
JGM is hiring an experienced Project Controls Specialist with deep Primavera Oracle Cloud expertise and strong project controls experience (cost, EVM, and reporting) to support complex industrial construction and infrastructure projects across the United States.
This role goes beyond traditional scheduling — focusing on integrated project controls, data-driven reporting, forecasting, and field-aligned execution support.
At JGM, we self-perform complex industrial construction projects across the country with a reputation for safety, speed, and execution. This is an opportunity to help build and scale a formal Project Controls function within a fast-growing industrial contractor.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the launch and administration of Primavera Oracle Cloud Scheduling across the organization
Develop, maintain, and analyze baseline and update schedules in Primavera Oracle Cloud
Perform schedule development, progressing, and variance analysis across multiple projects
Support Earned Value Management (EVM), cost tracking, and performance measurement
Analyze productivity trends, quantities, and labor data to improve forecasting accuracy
Perform schedule risk analysis and develop mitigation and recovery strategies
Conduct site visits and walk-downs to validate progress and percent complete
Integrate procurement, permitting, outage planning, and subcontractor schedules into master schedules
Generate look-ahead schedules and support near-term work planning
Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards and executive reporting tools
Collaborate with field teams, utilities, and stakeholders to optimize sequencing and execution
Support preconstruction scheduling, bid schedules, and contract time determinations (CTDs)
Maintain portfolio-level roll-up schedules and reporting across multiple projects
Develop and maintain manpower forecasting for craft, supervision, management, safety, and quality personnel
Develop and maintain integrated fabrication shop schedules to monitor manpower capacity and workload forecasting
Work closely with Finance supporting monthly cost-to-complete projections based on EVM, cost tracking, and performance measurement
Mentor and train Project Managers and Superintendents on Earned Value Management and the integration of cost, schedule, and scope
Required Qualifications
8+ years of experience in project controls, scheduling, or construction planning
Advanced proficiency in Primavera Oracle Cloud
Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM), cost controls, and forecasting
Strong understanding of Critical Path Method (CPM) and construction sequencing
Experience supporting large-scale EPC, infrastructure, or industrial projects
Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and stakeholders
Strong analytical and reporting skills (Excel required; Power BI preferred)
Willingness to travel nationally up to 50%
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in power, utilities, data centers, transportation, or telecom infrastructure
Experience with EcoSys, Microsoft Project, or similar project controls tools
Familiarity with GIS data, permitting workflows, and outage coordination
Experience working in both field and corporate project controls environments
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Finance, or related field
Why JGM
High-impact role supporting complex, large-scale industrial and infrastructure projects
Opportunity to help build and scale a formal Project Controls function
Exposure to field operations, executive leadership, and national projects
Long-term career growth with a fast-growing industrial contractor
Benefits
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
PTO & Paid Holidays
401(k) with company match
Life Insurance
Short- & Long-Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program
Referral Bonuses
Training & Continuing Education

Employment type
Full-Time

Work arrangement
No