Project Controls Specialist

At GrayMatter, we transform operations and empower people. Our technology and consulting services help manufacturers, water utilities and energy companies digitize operations, eliminate cybersecurity threats and harness analytics to accelerate production



And that’s where you come in.



GrayMatter is dedicated to creating a team of unmatched talent in industrial technology. Our organizational culture encourages opportunities to learn and collaborate. Five core values woven into our DNA make Team GrayMatter stand above the rest: Accountability, Integrity, Respect, Innovation and Teamwork



We're looking for a Project Controls Specialist to join our team! This position will focus on managing specialized work efficiently, with confidence and competence. The position requires above average attention to details, concern for the exact correctness of work, and strong commitment to tasks completed on time. The person in this position will take work seriously, has a strong sense of duty, and is disciplined. The position will generally be task oriented, requiring someone with a conservative, careful, and cautious approach to work



General Job Duties:

• Create and analyze reports related to project and department performance metrics


• Monitor project execution and alert/recommend corrective actions based on observations and data (cost and schedule)


• Oversee and report performance and progress through analytical techniques to validate cost and schedule performance


• Support and coordinate project management activities


• Participate and/or lead discussions and planning leading to resolution of project issues and recovery


• Assist in generating content for customer facing reporting


• Review or complete project setups based on proposals, deliverables, tasks, costs, and schedule


• Review invoicing and payment status and resolves issues as needed

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Needed:

• 5+ years of experience as a project controls specialist or manager


• Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical subject required, Engineering, Business, or Finance preferred


• Familiarity with MES, SCADA/PLCs, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, IT/OT, and automation projects a plus


• PMP, CMP, or CCP Professional Certification desirable


• Demonstrated experience with Lump Sum/Fixed Fee and Time and Material contracting strategies


• Experience with Earned Value and similar Task Based project delivery methods/concepts required


• Experience with SalesForce /FinancialForce a plus


• Collaborative and outgoing communication style


• Ability to push for results and deliver to/meet deadlines


• Acute attention to detail, grammar, presentation, and process


• Experience with invoicing a plus


• Experience with cash flow and revenue forecasting


• Strong understanding and command of budget versus actuals


• Ability to create project schedules in Microsoft Project or Primavera a plus


• Willing and able to travel (this position requires minimal travel <15%)

The target annual base compensation range for this position is $100,000-125,000, based upon relevant qualifications



Featured Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance beginning day one of employment


• Employer paid short term disability and life insurance


• 401(k) with up to 4% company match


• Paid holidays, paid time off, paid sick leave, and paid parental leave


• Additional benefits available such as long term disability, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, EAP, telemedicine, HSA and FSA