Job Description

Title: Project Controls Specialist

Location: Portland, OR

Hire Type: Contract

Salary: $45–$50/hr

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision

Sterling Engineering is seeking a Project Controls Specialist for capital transmission and distribution projects based in Portland, OR. This position focuses heavily on cost control, with additional responsibility for project scheduling, data analysis, and cross-departmental coordination.

Job Duties:

• Develop and maintain detailed project plans and schedules using Primavera
• Create and maintain SAP project structures; monitor cost data, analyze variances, and ensure corrections are implemented
• Support multiple capital projects and provide project controls input to project managers
• Develop KPIs and monitor key performance indicators for continuous improvement
• Conduct research and analysis to identify process improvements and support compliance with corporate governance
• Collaborate with other departments and support project delivery teams as needed
• Complete ad hoc assignments in support of capital project execution

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business (or equivalent experience)
• At least 3 years of experience in project controls, ideally supporting large construction or utility projects
• Familiarity with the project life cycle and construction processes
• Experience with Primavera scheduling tools, SAP, and Microsoft Office applications
• Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work both independently and within a team across various departments and project teams

Preferred:

• 2+ years of solid SAP project experience
• Experience in electric utility design and/or construction
• Understanding of utility industry standards, regulations, and operating environments

Schedule:

• Standard 40 hours/week
• Minimal overtime
• Typical schedule: 7:00–4:00 or 8:00–5:00 with 1-hour lunch (open to adjustments)

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

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