Project Controller (Junior)

You must be able to work in the U.S. without sponsorship. No C2C or 3rd parties, please.

Junior Project Controller in Charleston, WV

• $33/hr. – $38/hr. (commensurate with experience)
• Contract role with hybrid work arrangement (Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday in office, Wednesday and Friday work from home/remote)

We’re looking for aJunior Project Controller to support the successful execution of capital projects through cost management, progress measurement, reporting, forecasting, and project controls.

This is a great opportunity for someone early in their project controls career who wants hands-on experience working alongside experienced Project Controllers and Project Managers on large-scale projects. You’ll gain exposure to the full project lifecycle while developing your skills in cost control, forecasting, scheduling, and performance reporting.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Support Project Controls activities from project initiation through closeout
• Review project scope, estimates, schedules, and key milestones
• Maintain staffing worksheets and project time-phasing information
• Help map estimates to the project control Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
• Maintain control budgets and Estimate to Complete (ETC) information
• Prepare requisitions for project materials and services
• Compile incurred-cost reports and provide variance explanations
• Update cost management systems with contractor progress, time-phased data, and project trends
• Review invoices to verify costs align with incurred costs
• Review contractor cost and progress information and support Estimate at Completion (EAC) updates
• Monitor project cost, progress, and performance metrics to identify potential trends
• Assist with detailed cost reports, scorecards, and project scans
• Participate in project risk and review meetings
• Support Intermediate and Senior Project Controls professionals
• Assist with administrative project closeout activities

What We’re Looking For:

• University degree or graduation from a relevant technical college program
• 0–5 years of related experience
• Understanding of project scope, cost controls, schedules, and reporting
• Basic knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM), rules of credit, and progress measurement
• Ability to compile, analyze, and communicate project cost and performance information
• Strong attention to detail and comfort working within clearly defined project processes
• Experience supporting low- to moderate-risk capital projects is beneficial

If you’re looking to build your Project Controls career while gaining experience on complex capital projects, this could be an excellent next step.

Interested candidates may send their resumes directly toBrandon atbgreen@blackrockres.com

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