<p>Job Title: Project Controls Associate</p> <p>Overview</p> <p>We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Project Controls Associate to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will support successful project execution across engineering, procurement, and construction phases by managing schedules, budgets, risks, and project performance metrics.</p> <p>Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Develop and maintain detailed project schedules to support sales proposals and active project execution. </li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate schedules across all project phases and perform routine updates. </li><li>Conduct critical path analyses and recommend schedule recovery or mitigation strategies. </li><li>Establish and manage project budgets, cost-control systems, cost forecasts, variance analyses, and performance reports. </li><li>Track and control project costs, identify risks, and recommend cost-saving opportunities. </li><li>Develop and manage project risk management plans; monitor and report risk exposure. </li><li>Partner with stakeholders to develop contingency plans and resolve risk-related issues. </li><li>Implement Earned Value Management (EVM) and prepare/present periodic project controls reports. </li><li>Provide insights and recommendations to address delays, cost overruns, and performance gaps. </li><li>Manage project change control processes, ensuring accurate evaluation and approval of scope, cost, and schedule changes. </li><li>Ensure compliance with contractual, financial, and regulatory requirements; support audits and internal/external reviews. </li></ul> <p>Essential Skills</p> <ul> <li>Proficiency with project controls tools such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, and cost management systems. </li><li>Strong understanding of Earned Value Management (EVM). </li><li>Familiarity with contract standards such as FIDIC and NEC. </li><li>Advanced Excel abilities and experience with reporting/analytics tools. </li><li>Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to thrive in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments. </li></ul> <p>Additional Skills & Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related field. </li><li>Master's degree or professional certifications (e.g., PMP, CCP, PRINCE2) preferred. </li><li>Minimum six years of experience in project controls, ideally supporting EPC projects within the oil & gas, power generation, renewable energy, or infrastructure sectors. </li></ul> <p>Job Type & Location</p> <p>This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Glastonbury, CT.</p> <p>Pay and Benefits</p> <p>The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $60.00/hr.</p> <p>Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:</p> <ul> <li>Medical, dental & vision </li><li>Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital </li><li>401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available </li><li>Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) </li><li>Short and long-term disability </li><li>Health Spending Account (HSA) </li><li>Transportation benefits </li><li>Employee Assistance Program </li><li>Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) </li></ul> <p>Workplace Type</p> <p>This is a fully onsite position in Glastonbury,CT.</p> <p>Application Deadline</p> <p>This position is anticipated to close on Apr 10, 2026.</p> <p>Diversity, Equity & Inclusion</p> <p>At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:</p> <ul> <li>Hiring diverse talent </li><li>Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection </li><li>Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes </li><li>Ensuring growth opportunities for our people </li></ul> <p>Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.</p> <p>About Actalent</p> <p>Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we've helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC-with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.</p> <p>Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.</p>