Project specialist Jobs in Renton, WA

The Project Controls Specialist provides oversight and guidance to project teams, ensuring accurate and effective planning, cost control, risk management, change management, and execution of engineering and construction activities. This role will help establish and mature the project controls framework for the TPI project office, supporting Project Managers in implementing standardized tools, processes, and reporting for schedule, cost, and performance metrics.

In addition to core project controls responsibilities, this position serves as a secondary scheduling resource, able to provide expert backup to the Master Scheduler and ensure schedule quality remains a priority.

This position requires up to 50% on-site support at project locations in Everett, WA or Bellevue, WA.

Location :  Everette, WA

Length of Assignment :  12 months

Benefits :  Three insurance levels, 401K + match, sick leave, and the opportunity to support advanced energy technology development.

Eligibility :  U.S. citizens and those authorized to work in the U.S. are encouraged to apply. Work sponsorship is not available at this time.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Project Managers to implement standardized project controls processes across scheduling, cost tracking, risk management, and change control.
• Support the stand-up of a new project office, including selection / configuration of tools, reporting standards, and governance practices.
• Establish and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor schedule, cost, and productivity across multiple workstreams.
• Develop and refine reporting templates and dashboards for management and executive visibility (e.g., Power BI, Excel-based reports).

Planning & Scheduling Support

Cost Control & Performance Tracking

Risk & Change Management

Reporting, Analysis & Continuous Improvement

Key Qualifications

Desired Qualifications & Skills :

Estimated Compensation Range :   $69 - $115 per hour. All experience levels considered.

About Hansell Tierney

Hansell Tierney is one of the premier staffing and recruiting companies in the Pacific Northwest. Launched in 2001, we are a woman-owned business that serves and staffs Northwest organizations by doing things the right way, not just the easiest way. Hansell Tierney partners with candidates and clients to match the best candidates with interesting local opportunities. We navigate every relationship with the highest level of discretion and service while holding ourselves accountable to our promises. Our business thrives on our deep understanding of the job market and our ability to skillfully tailor our recruitment process to meet our clients' unique needs.

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