Staff Project Controls Specialist (Kansas City)
Location: Kansas City, Missouri
Country: United States
Category: Project Controls
Workplace Location: Onsite
Employment Type: Contract
Posted Date: July 24, 2026
Job ID: 646273
Job Description
Job Title: Staff Project Controls Specialist
Location: Kansas City MO
Contract length: 9 month Contract
Pay: $42 -49 per hour DOE
The Planet Group is seeking Staff Program Controls Specialist to lead project controls efforts and manages daily program controls activities. This role supports the development and execution of program controls plans, ensures consistency and quality across projects, and provides reporting, analysis, and technical support to both internal teams and external stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities- Support the development and execution of program controls plans and quality standards
- Interface with clients and participate in program meetings
- Generate recurring and ad hoc reports for program teams and leadership
- Support implementation and maintenance of program reporting data warehouses
- Produce client-facing reports and analytics related to program performance
- Assist clients with configuration and use of planning and controls software
- Support program management through scheduling, estimating, cost control, forecasting, and reporting
- Develop and maintain critical path schedules, including "what-if" scenario analysis
- Create Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and detailed project schedules with logic ties
- Monitor resource loading and project progress curves
- Analyze cost performance against schedules and key milestones
- Develop and present cash flow forecasts and cost management reports
- Perform quality reviews of cost data, forecasts, and reporting outputs
- Support Earned Value Management (EVM) reporting and validation
- Perform quality reviews of program execution manuals and reporting processes
- Conduct field audits to validate reporting accuracy and adherence to processes
- Support risk management activities by identifying and mitigating potential risks
- Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and industry standards
- Serve as a point of contact for project controls-related questions
- Support Interactive Program Planning Meetings (IPPM)
- Assist senior controls personnel with financial system updates and reporting impacts
- Maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, and internal stakeholders
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field and 3+ years of project controls experience
- Equivalent experience may be substituted for degree requirements
- Experience with Oracle Primavera P6 preferred
- Strong knowledge of project controls principles, including scheduling, cost management, and forecasting
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- OSHA 10-hour certification (or ability to obtain)
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The Planet Group and our companies are equal opportunity employers. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.
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About The Planet Group
The Planet Group is a global professional services firm delivering strategic staffing and advisory solutions. We operate at the intersection of talent and transformation – connecting the right people with the right opportunities in the areas of technology, engineering, accounting & finance, digital marketing, and manufacturing.
As one of the largest staffing companies in the US, we operate with a global reach and a performance-first mindset. We partner with clients to move fast, stay agile, and drive measurable results – building high-impact teams that fuel transformation and growth.
