Project Controls Specialist-Project Scheduler

ID 2025-2578
Company
Ardent Services, LLC
Category
Operations Management
Position Type
Full-Time
Posted Date
9 hours ago(10/16/2025 12:34 PM)

About Us

We are among the premier providers of specialty electrical and instrumentation (E&I) services for the nation’s process industries. Our offerings include high-quality power, control, and process automation services, as well as panel fabrication, renewable energy, and energy retrofit solutions.

Job Summary


*** NOTICE: This position is for PRINCIPALS ONLY. ***


Who we are:



  • Ardent Services, LLC (ardent.us) is a wholly owned subsidiary of EMCOR (www.emcorgroup.com) which was formed in 2002 to provide professional electrical and instrumentation services.

  • EMCOR is a Fortune 500® company with 2023 revenues of $12.6B, EMCOR Group, Inc. (NYSE: EME) is a leader in mechanical and electrical construction, industrial and energy infrastructure, and building services.

  • Ardent is a leading provider of high quality, power, control, and process automation services performed safely on time and on budget, as well as a premier provider of specialty electrical and instrumentation (E&I) services of process industries throughout the country.

  • Our corporate office is in Covington, LA. We operate and have offices in Louisiana, Texas, California, and North Dakota.


What we offer:



  • Work/Life Balance:    Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

  • Financial Benefits:      401(k) Plan with Company Match, Voluntary and Company Paid Group Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Medical FSA, Competitive Salaries

  • Health & Wellness:     Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance


 


Job Description:


The Project Controls Specialist/Project Scheduler is an integral part of the successful execution of complex and large-scale construction projects. Under the supervision of the Project Manager and/or Project Controls Manager, this role is responsible for the following:



  • Developing and maintaining project schedules

  • Developing and maintaining project progress tracking systems

  • Generating project reporting and deliverables

  • Coordinating with customer project controls representatives

  • Assisting with development and negotiation of change orders, overhead extensions, claims/disputes, etc.

  • Developing and maintaining project controls processes including but not limited to, document control, cost controls, and material tracking/procurement

  • Understanding the project scope of work, contract documents and project controls requirements

  • Assisting field supervision with technical queries and workface planning

  • Overseeing, training, and evaluating junior project controls personnel (as required)

  • Perform regular job walks to evaluate progress and site conditions


Skills and Qualifications:



  • Degree in Construction Management or a related technical degree

  • Approximately three (3) to ten (10) years’ experience in industrial construction project controls

  • Strong proficiency in Primavera P6, Microsoft Word and Excel

  • Understanding or proficiency in Microsoft Access and general database implementation

  • Proficiency in reading drawings and understanding technical documents

  • Strong understanding of project processes and their interdependence

  • Strong technical writing skills

  • Ability to work with other professionals with varying personalities and backgrounds

  • Willingness to listen to and learn from other highly skilled construction professionals

  • Willingness to travel and work overtime (as necessary)


Physical Requirements:



  • Ability to sit at a desk environment for many hours in a day

  • Ability to regularly and consistently use a keyboard and mouse

  • Ability to walk up and down stairs and around a jobsite

  • Ability to lift 25 pounds

  • Ability to proficiently use office equipment (computer, copier, scanner, etc.)


This job description does not necessarily cover every task or duty that might be assigned. Employees may be assigned additional responsibilities, as necessary. We offer our employees a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package and are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled


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Equal Opportunity Employer

As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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