Project Controls Specialist

Posting Date: 7 Jan 2026

City: Chicago

Location:

Chicago, IL, US, 60603

Contract Type: Permanent

Division: North America Infrastructure & Mobility

Level of experience: Intermediate

RINA is currently recruiting for a Project Controls Specialist to join its Project office in Chicago, IL within the North America Infrastructure & Mobility Division.

Please note that this position will work from our project office located at 11203 S. Corliss Ave, Chicago, IL 60628. Public transportation is not available.

Compensation Data

$95,000 - $115,000 commensurate with education and experience.

Mission

The Project Controls Specialist will support the project controls management team by providing technical services to plan, monitor, track, and forecast project performance related to cost and schedule for projects in various lifecycle stages including planning, design, construction, and close-out. This role will involve support for the Cost, Changes and Claims, and Schedule.

Key Accountabilities

Support the investigation, analysis and negotiation of change orders.
Support monitoring of change order trends
Support the development and implementation of change order process improvements and efficiency.
Review project schedules in various software tools
Develop and maintain complex budget, spending, and forecasting cost tools with accuracy
Coordinate with project staff to ensure accuracy of cost and schedule updates and objective performance measurement
Contribute to project reporting, providing accurate and timely updates of data
Track key project controls issues to resolution with project team (i.e. outstanding forecasts, baseline changes, variances)
Contribute to risk assessments
Perform “what-if” schedule and budget scenarios
Maintain proper document control of project documents, including configuration management of record documents
Develop contract administration documents and plans
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree, preferably in Engineering, Business, or Construction Management
Experience working on transit or transportation related projects.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
5+ years’ experience supporting the performance of scope management, planning & scheduling to include resource and procurement planning, estimating/cost management, risk management and project performance monitoring and reporting.
Knowledge and experience with planning, tracking, and controlling cost management aspects of projects
Working knowledge of project scheduling software; Primavera P6 preferred
Strong technical written and verbal communications skills including the ability to present complex data in easy-to-understand ways for internal and external reviews.
Self-starter who can work independently as well as part of a multi-discipline team.

Additional Requirements

Valid Driver’s License
Flexibility to travel to project sites as needed

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work being performed. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

#LI-LS2

Competencies

ADDRESS THE WAY - Have a big picture of different situations and reinterpret it in a perspective way
BUILD NETWORK - Forge trust relationships, across departments, and outside the organization
EARN TRUST - Take everyone's opinion into account and remain open to diversity
MAKE EFFECTIVE DECISIONS - Structure activities according to priorities, actions, resources and constraint
PIONEER CHANGE - Actively embrace change and benefit from the new circumstances
PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT - Promote commitment by keeping promises as a Role Model
THINK FORWARD - Capitalise on experiences and translate them into action plans for the future

RINA is a multinational company providing a wide range of services in the energy, marine, certification, infrastructure & mobility, industry, research & development sectors. Our business model covers the full process of project development, from concept to completion.

RINA North America provides a comprehensive benefits package, including the following insurance options: Medical, Dental, Vision, Medical Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Transit, Parking, Basic Life, Basic AD&D, Voluntary Life, Voluntary AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Voluntary Accident, Voluntary Critical Illness, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, and Employee Assistance Program. Additional benefits provided include paid time off, company holidays, tuition reimbursement, nursery grant, travel resource services, and 401K plan with company discretionary match.

At RINA, we endeavor to create a work environment where every single person is valued and encouraged to develop new ideas. We provide equal employment opportunities and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected and safe from discrimination or harassment of any kind. It is the policy of RINA to provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy) national origin, age, disabilities, marital status, sexual orientation, genetics, military status, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, other protected veterans (veterans who served during a war or in a campaign or expedition for which a badge has been authorized), and Armed Forces service medal veteran, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. We are strongly committed to this policy and believe in the concept and spirit of the law.

RINA does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of RINA without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of RINA. Please, no phone calls or emails.