The Perry Group: Project Controls Specialist 2 (heavy industrial)

17-Jun-2026

The Perry Group:

Project Controls Specialist 2 (heavy industrial) Ohio - Wadsworth 45081BR Hybrid Work Options may be considered for successful candidate. Why Louis Perry? The Perry Group, Ltd., a CDM Smith company, is a full-service, design-build, general construction and construction management firm. PGL provides full-service solutions - plant betterment, facilities and infrastructure improvements, comprehensive environmental and water services and specialty offerings to various industries.

Job Description General Project Controls:

• Develop draft schedules from Requests for Proposal (RFP) information with minimal guidance from project management
• Appraisal of project cost and schedule performance for all assigned projects.
• Status, update and report for all project activities
• Assist Project Management in developing/reviewing cost and schedule corrective action and recovery plans, and making sure needed actions/plans are implemented
• Ensure the Subcontractor's schedule and cost forecast are aligned
• Integrate Subcontractor's schedules
• Review, upgrade as necessary, and approve the Subcontractors schedule control plan
• Develop/administer/report owner's integrated project schedule addressing engineering, procurement, fabrication/construction, installation and startup/commissioning phases as required.
• Report and analyze schedule variances against baselines
• Appraise Subcontractors progress relative to the schedule and report results to Project Manager.
• Raise awareness, take recovery actions and follow up when adverse schedule trends are identified

Progress Monitoring:

• Establish and maintain project progress measurement systems for assigned projects
• Develop/update various Project Controls Progress indicators (% Spent vs. % Complete, Actual Cost vs. Budget, etc.) to assist the Project Manager in evaluation of project health and focus areas
• Track and analyze progress variances against baselines
• Raise flags, take recovery actions and follow up when adverse progress trends are identified
• Review and endorse progress reports by the

Subcontractors Cost Tracking and Forecasting:

• Develop/administer/report cost tracking/forecasting for assigned projects
• Track committed and actual, reconcile actual with estimated cost, develop cost forecast, analyze variations against baselines
• Raise flags, take recovery actions and follow up when adverse cost trends are identified
• Investigate cost inconsistencies and booked charges as required
• Review and integrate with Subcontractors cost reports and expenditures
• Assist with blocked invoices Minimum Qualifications
• High school diploma or equivalent plus sixteen (16) years of relevant experience
• Associate degree plus thirteen (13) years of relevant experience
• Bachelor's degree plus ten (10) years of relevant experience Preferred Qualifications
• In-depth knowledge of construction scheduling logic
• Extensive Primavera (P6) experience Amount of Travel Required 5% Skills and Abilities
• Advanced knowledge of project management methodology including budget development, project planning, control and assurance methodologies, and finance and accounting concepts and practices.
• Demonstrates advanced knowledge of project goals, drivers, strategies, risks and opportunities as well as an understanding of project finance, accounting or business administration.
• Demonstrates advanced knowledge of Enterprise Project Portfolio Management suite of tools (Primavera).
• Possesses strong teamwork and collaboration skills and an ability to work well in fast paced environments requiring daily shifting of priorities.
• Advanced written and oral communication skills.
• Solid ability to oversee multiple projects and fulfill rigid time schedules.
• Advanced skill at analyzing issues, thinking strategically, providing direction, and creative solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to direct, train, and mentor junior staff members.

EEO Statement The Perry Group, Ltd. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Background Check and Drug Testing Information CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries (hereafter collectively referred to as "CDM Smith") reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States. The timing of when background checks will be conducted on candidates for positions outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but in no case, will the background check precede an interview. CDM Smith will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing. Agency Disclaimer All vendors must have a signed CDM Smith Placement Agreement from the CDM Smith Recruitment Center Manager to receive payment for your placement. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of the CDM Smith staff will not be considered binding terms. All unsolicited resumes sent to CDM Smith and any resume submitted to any employee outside of CDM Smith Recruiting Center Team (RCT) will be considered property of CDM Smith. CDM Smith will not be held liable to pay a placement fee. Business Unit LPG Group PGL Assignment Category Fulltime-Regular Employment Type Regular Visa Sponsorship Available No - We will not support sponsorship, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position