Job Description

Project Controls Lead Analyst

📍 Location: Columbia, SC (Project Site in Florence, SC)

💼 Job Type: Contract (Hybrid – 40 hrs onsite, 10 hrs remote per week)

📅 Duration: 12+ months (High Possibility of Extension)

About the Role

An industry-leading company is seeking an experienced Project Controls Lead Analyst to oversee planning, scheduling, and cost control functions for a Battery Plant Construction project in Florence, SC. This role requires a highly skilled Primavera P6 professional with a strong background in earned value management (EVM) and large-scale project scheduling .

This is a hybrid role with 40 hours onsite and 10 hours remote per week. A per diem of $115/day is available for candidates residing 50+ miles from the project site .

Key Responsibilities

✅ Project Scheduling & Planning

• Lead Primavera P6 scheduling for a large-scale industrial project (10K+ activities).
• Perform float analysis, earned value tracking, startup planning, and constructability reviews .
• Ensure turnaround schedule optimization , particularly in the Oil & Gas or Energy sector .
• Develop forecasting models for cost and schedule performance.

✅ Project Controls & Cost Management

• Implement earned value management (EVM) techniques.
• Track cost performance, variances, and budget compliance .
• Identify and escalate schedule risks and cost overruns proactively.

✅ Contract & Change Management

• Review and interpret contractual scheduling requirements .
• Support change management and risk mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with project managers to ensure compliance with project scope and deliverables .

✅ Stakeholder Coordination & Reporting

• Work closely with construction teams, engineers, and senior management .
• Provide weekly/monthly reports on project progress, risks, and mitigation plans.
• Handle overseas communication (10 hrs/week remote for coordination).

Required Qualifications

✔ 5+ years of Primavera P6 experience (must-have).

✔ 3+ years of earned value (EVM) experience (must-have).

✔ 1+ year of construction industry experience .

✔ Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field ( OR 10+ years of relevant experience without a degree).

✔ Strong background in project scheduling, cost control, and forecasting .

Preferred Qualifications

➕ Experience with large industrial or energy projects (Oil & Gas, Power, EPC, Manufacturing, Infrastructure, etc.) .

➕ Master’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management .

➕ Experience with contract analysis and change management .

Work Conditions & Perks

• 50-hour workweek (40 hrs onsite + 10 hrs remote).
• Per diem of $115/day for candidates living 50+ miles from the project site.

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