Key Facts

Remote From:

Full time

Mid-level (2-5 years)

English

Hard Skills

Digital File Management Project Controls Microsoft Project Project Management Project Status Reports Schedule Risk Analysis Analytics Portfolio Management Billing Project Management +7 more

Other Skills

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Microsoft Excel
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Virtual Teams
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Organizational Skills
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Teamwork
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Communication
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Problem Solving

Roles & Responsibilities

Bachelor’s Degree
2-4 years of data analysis experience
Experience in project accounting, project controls, or project management
Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Vantagepoint, Power BI, and scheduling tools

Requirements:

Develop and maintain project schedules using scope, Work Breakdown Structure, and scheduling tools
Create project summaries, variance reports, and portfolio-level reports for Project Managers and project teams
Monitor status updates from Project Managers and leaders; manage document control activities and status tracking
Coordinate with project teams to track design progress, billing status, and KPIs; identify issues, root causes, and drive solutions

Job description

Welcome to Verdantas, where innovation meets sustainability, and your career finds purpose!

At Verdantas, we’re redefining environmental consulting and sustainable engineering through our use of cutting-edge modeling and digital technology and our genuine commitment to people. Our work spans high-growth sectors like water resources, resilient land use, energy transformation, and civil infrastructure.

Our commitment to excellence, across more than 90 offices, is championed by a team of over 2,000 experts, scientists, engineers, geologists, and technical specialists, embedded in a people-focused culture, prioritizing the well-being of our employees, clients, and the communities we serve. We partner with clients to deliver smart, data-driven solutions to complex environmental and infrastructure challenges. We don’t just solve problems; we help shape a more sustainable future.

Join a people-first culture that values your well-being, empowers your growth, and amplifies your impact. At Verdantas, your career goes beyond the expected, and your work helps build a better world.

Ready to shape the future of resilient communities?

Verdantas is seeking a Project Controls Specialist II to support Project Managers. This role is ideal for someone with strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills, with a focus on maintaining project schedules and preparing reports. Responsibilities include monitoring client document control systems, routing inquiries, tracking deliverables, and updating project status.

The position requires proficiency in project management software, including Gantt charts, and involves coordinating closely with project teams to track design progress, billing status, and key performance indicators (KPIs). The role also requires identifying issues, determining root causes, and driving solutions.

This position is remote.

At Verdantas, you’ll join a collaborative team focused on innovation, growth, and delivering impactful environmental and infrastructure projects.

What You'll Do:

Develop Project Schedules using the project scope and Work Breakdown Structure
Create custom project schedules with little guidance from Project Managers
Update and maintain project schedules using Microsoft Project, Excel Schedule, Vantagepoint Project Plan, and/or Microsoft Teams
Request and process project status updates from Project Managers, Area Project Delivery Leaders, and/or Area Leaders. Status updates may be collected via redlined .pdf files, email messages, text messages, phone calls, team meetings, or one-on-one conversations
Create project summaries and schedule variance reports with Project Managers
Generate project and portfolio-level reports to share with Project Managers and the project team as needed
Submitting, downloading, and/or updating forms, paperwork, etc. on external and internal document control systems

What You'll Bring:

Bachelor’s Degree
2-4 Years of Data Analysis Experience
Excellent Communication Skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Suite – particularly Excel
Past/Current experience as a project accountant, project controls, or project management
Experience in Microsoft Project, Vantagepoint, Power BI, Scheduling, or similar programs

Salary Range:

$67,000 - $77,000

Benefits:

Flexible Work Environment
Paid Parental Leave
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life and AD&D Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
401(k) with Company Match
Paid Time Off + Holidays

Verdantas strives to develop new ways to increase diversity awareness within our organization. We recruit and reward our employees based on capability and performance — regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, or physical ability. For us, it is imperative to build balanced teams from all walks of life and we believe that a diverse workforce is a stronger workforce.

Verdantas is an EOE race/color/religion/sex/sexual orientation/gender identity/national origin/disability/vet