Industrial Project Controls Specialist (Scheduler/EVM)
jgmusa· Construction Operations
About this role
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
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This Industrial Project Controls Specialist (Scheduler/EVM) role at jgmusa is based in Downingtown, Pennsylvania, United States. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
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This is listed as a Full Time position. It is posted as a Industrial Project Controls Specialist (Scheduler/EVM) role in the Construction Operations department at jgmusa.
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This Industrial Project Controls Specialist (Scheduler/EVM) position at jgmusa was posted on May 7, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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