Project Controls Specialist III- Power… at JY Legner… · Louisville

Project Controls Specialist III – Power Generation / Construction Scheduling

Location: Louisville, KY (Multiple Project Sites)

Industry: Utilities / Energy / Power Generation

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Project Controls Specialist III to support two major Natural Gas Combined Cycle (NGCC) power generation construction projects for a leading utility and energy company in Kentucky.

This position will provide project controls, scheduling, and contractor coordination support for large-scale power generation projects. Responsibilities include developing and maintaining integrated master schedules, coordinating Power Island Equipment (PIE) and Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contractor schedules, tracking critical equipment deliveries, identifying potential schedule risks, and working with contractors and project teams to resolve delays and keep projects on track.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and manage integrated master schedules for two major power generation construction projects.
• Combine schedules from multiple contractors, engineering teams, and project stakeholders into one comprehensive master schedule.
• Monitor engineering, procurement, manufacturing, equipment delivery, and construction milestones.
• Track critical equipment deliveries and coordinate with contractors to ensure materials and equipment arrive according to project schedules.
• Identify scheduling conflicts, potential delays, and project risks, and communicate concerns to project management.
• Work directly with contractors, suppliers, and project teams to resolve scheduling issues and develop recovery plans.
• Serve as an expeditor when equipment deliveries, engineering activities, procurement, or construction work fall behind schedule.
• Facilitate scheduling meetings and provide regular updates on project progress, milestones, and potential delays.
• Review contractor schedule updates to evaluate project impacts, risks, and overall schedule performance.
• Support change management activities, schedule forecasting, and project reporting.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineering teams, contractors, and suppliers to ensure project schedules remain aligned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related technical field.
• 10+ years of experience in project controls, scheduling, project management, engineering, construction, utilities, or industrial projects.
• Experience coordinating project schedules, milestones, and deliverables across multiple teams or contractors.
• Strong understanding of project scheduling, critical milestones, and schedule risk management.
• Ability to identify project delays, evaluate schedule impacts, and coordinate corrective actions.
• Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with project managers, contractors, suppliers, and engineering teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Primavera P6 scheduling software.
• Knowledge of Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling.
• Experience supporting power generation, utility, combined cycle, or other large-scale industrial construction projects.
• Experience working with Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contractors.
• Experience managing integrated master schedules involving multiple contractors and project workstreams.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP) certification.

Work Environment

• Combination of office and field-based work at multiple power generation project sites in Kentucky.
• May require visits to contractor offices, supplier locations, and active construction sites.
• Must be comfortable working in an industrial or power generation construction environment.

Contract Details

This is a long-term W-2 contract opportunity with a major utility and energy company.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is an experienced project controls or scheduling professional who has supported large, complex construction or industrial projects. This individual understands how to manage multiple contractor schedules, track critical equipment deliveries, identify potential delays, and proactively work with project teams to keep projects moving forward.

Experience in power generation, utility construction, EPC projects, or major capital construction projects is highly desirable.

Pay: $70.00 - $80.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• What is your desired hourly pay rate (this position is W-2)?
• Please briefly describe your experience with large industrial or utility projects.

Experience:

• project controls, project scheduling, or project management: 10 years (Preferred)
• Primavera P6: 1 year (Required)
• Supporting major industrial or utility projects: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Louisville, KY 40272 (Required)

Work Location: In person