Job Title: Project Controls Specialist Job Description: In this role, you will develop, maintain, and optimize detailed production schedules for machining projects, ensuring on-time delivery of precision parts while balancing machine capacity, material availability, labor resources, and customer requirements. You will serve as a key liaison between engineering, production, purchasing, quality, and customers to drive project performance, mitigate risks, and support continuous improvement in our high-precision manufacturing environment. Responsibilities: + Convert customer orders, design drawings, and project requirements into feasible production schedules, sequencing operations such as CNC milling, turning, grinding, welding, assembly, and inspection. + Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using ERP systems and scheduling tools like Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, or Excel-based advanced planning. + Collaborate closely with machinists, programmers, inspectors, engineers, purchasing, and management to resolve scheduling conflicts and ensure alignment with project milestones. + Analyze shop capacity (machines, tooling, manpower) and provide accurate lead time estimates, manufacturing quotes, and workload forecasts. + Monitor in-process work, track job progress on the shop floor, issue work orders/travelers, and adjust schedules in real-time to address delays, material shortages, machine downtime, or priority changes. + Generate regular status reports, performance metrics (such as schedule variance, on-time delivery percentage, machine utilization), and dashboards for project and management. + Support change control processes by evaluating impacts of engineering changes, customer revisions, or scope adjustments on schedule and resources. Essential Skills: + Proven track record in project controls, production planning, or master scheduling. + Ability to read and interpret shop drawings, GD&T, and manufacturing routings. + Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems for shop floor control and scheduling (e.g., JobBOSS, Epicor, SAP). + Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel for advanced scheduling and data analysis. + Experience using ERP/MRP systems for shop floor control and scheduling, capacity analysis. + Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with strong attention to detail. + Superior communication and interpersonal skills to work across departments. + Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven shop environment. Additional Skills & Qualifications: + Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing), construction management, Project Management, or a related field preferred. + 3–5+ years of scheduling/planning experience in a manufacturing or machine shop environment (CNC machining, precision fabrication, or job-shop setting strongly preferred). + Preferred APICS/CPIM certification, PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP), or similar credentials. + Experience in defense, aerospace, and other precision manufacturing sectors. + Experience with Microsoft Project or similar tools is a plus. Work Environment This position is located onsite in Clackamas, OR, with working hours from Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Clackamas, OR. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $33.00 - $48.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Clackamas,OR. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Feb 7, 2026. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.