Project Control Specialist
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Job overview
The role supports large‑scale power and energy construction projects by tracking progress, maintaining reporting dashboards, managing issue logs, identifying risks, and partnering with field teams and stakeholders to ensure project visibility and success.
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Project Controls Specialist 📍 Abilene, TX | Onsite 💰 $60K-$105K+ DOE + Per Diem + Vehicle Allowance
Looking to grow your career in project management? Join a team supporting large-scale power and energy construction projects where you'll work directly with Project Managers and Superintendents to drive project reporting, scheduling, issue tracking, and overall project success.
What You'll Do:
- Track project progress, schedules, and key milestones
- Maintain project reporting, dashboards, and documentation
- Manage issue logs, action items, and reporting deliverables
- Identify risks, trends, and potential project impacts
- Partner with field teams, PMs, and stakeholders to ensure accurate project visibility
- Support project controls and performance tracking across active construction projects
What We're Looking For:
- 2+ years of Project Controls, Project Engineering, Project Coordination, APM, or related experience: Oil & Gas, Power & Energy, Heavy Civil, Industrial Construction, EPC, Manufacturing
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Coachable, adaptable, and eager to learn
- Excellent communication and follow-up skills
- Proactive mindset with the ability to identify issues before they become problems
- Procore experience is a major plus
Why Apply?
- Clear growth path into Project Management
- Open to rising talent and high-potential candidates
- Direct exposure to major construction projects
- Work alongside experienced project leaders
- $60K-$105K+ base salary (depending on experience)
- $175/day Per Diem
- $1,200/month Vehicle Allowance
- Medical Benefits & 401(k)
This is a great opportunity for a Project Engineer, Assistant Project Manager, Project Coordinator, or Project Controls professional ready to take the next step in their career.
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