Project Controls Specialist - Utility-Scale Solar

Position Overview:

The Project Controls Specialist supports the successful execution of utility-scale solar projects by developing and maintaining project cost, schedule, and performance systems. This role ensures project teams have accurate, timely data to make informed decisions and keep large, complex renewable energy projects on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain, and update detailed project schedules using Primavera P6 or MS Project to reflect engineering, procurement, and construction activities.

• Prepare and monitor cost reports , cash flow forecasts , and budget tracking tools for multiple active solar projects.

• Establish project baselines and track performance against scope, cost, and schedule metrics.

• Support earned value management (EVM) , analyze cost/schedule variances, and recommend corrective actions.

• Collaborate with project managers, field superintendents, procurement teams, and subcontractors to maintain accurate forecasting and progress updates.

• Support development of project budgets, work breakdown structures (WBS), and control accounts.

• Manage change control processes, including quantifying and tracking scope changes, contingency usage, and trend logs.

• Generate weekly and monthly reports for internal and client review, summarizing project status, variances, and performance indicators.

• Support risk assessments, progress meetings, and project closeout reporting.

• Ensure compliance with company and client project control standards and documentation requirements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering , Construction Management , Finance , or a related field.

• 3–8 years of experience in project controls, cost engineering, or scheduling in the renewable energy , EPC , or utility-scale solar industry.

• Proficiency with Primavera P6 , MS Project , and Excel ; experience with EcoSys , Deltek Cobra , or SAP is a plus.

• Solid understanding of construction sequencing, project lifecycles, and field progress measurement.

• Knowledge of earned value management (EVM) and cost/schedule integration.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with attention to detail.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience supporting projects 50+ MW in size or multi-site solar portfolios .

• Familiarity with self-perform or EPC project delivery models.

• Understanding of contract types , change order processes , and financial reporting .

• Exposure to battery energy storage systems (BESS) integration is a plus.