Construction Project Controller (6-Month Contract)

Company: Advantage Point Group Inc. (APG)

Location: Industrial Plant Cordova IL (Local candidates preferred; no per diem)

Duration: 6-Month Contract (Starting late June 2026)

Shift: Day Shift Typically 8-hour days (Minimal weekend work)

Compensation: $35 - $45/hour (DOE) Time-and-a-half after 40 hours

Benefits: 401(k) Health HSA Dental Life Vision Insurance PTO and Paid Holidays

Advantage Point Group Inc. (APG) is a premier full-service engineering consulting firm. Since 1983 we have provided top-tier mechanical electrical and architectural design for complex industrial construction projects. We pride ourselves on precision expertise and a collaborative environment. Join a team where your skills are truly appreciated. Learn more about us at .

We are seeking a meticulous Construction Project Controller to serve as our on-site representative at an industrial plant in Cordova this vital role you will be the eyes and ears of the project teammonitoring contractor-billed labor hours equipment utilization and material deliveries to ensure everything aligns perfectly with contractual agreements and project goals.

If you have a sharp eye for detail thrive on a dynamic construction site and love keeping projects organized and financially sound this is the role for you.

As the Construction Project Controller you will manage cost control documentation and compliance across several key areas:

• Cost & Invoice Monitoring: Review invoices to verify correct labor rates (Straight Time & Overtime) and accurate hours. Ensure indirect costs are classified correctly (not mixed into direct cost pools) and confirm all field-directed work has an approved Change Order before invoicing.

• T&M Verification & Reporting: Enter timesheets material logs and equipment usage records into construction management spreadsheets. Issue comprehensive weekly summaries to the Project Manager.

• Gate Log Reconciliation: Cross-reference physical gate logs to document and verify that on-site labor perfectly matches billed hours.

• Equipment Oversight: Actively track on-site machinery and identify any idle equipment (not in service or moved within 48 hours) for immediate return to control costs.

• Daily Record Keeping: Maintain accurate up-to-date logs of daily project activities including worker headcounts and material deliveries.

• Compliance & Safety Monitoring: Assist the Construction Manager (CM) in verifying that all on-site workers hold the required site-specific safety certifications and licenses.

• Document Management: Systematically manage track and archive all project files permits and inspection reports.

• Experience: Prior experience working on a construction jobsite or in a heavy industrial administrative role is highly preferred.

• Technical Proficiency: Strong advanced skills in Microsoft Excel are essential for spreadsheet management and data analysis.

• Attention to Detail: Exceptional organizational skills with a thorough rigorous approach to quality-checking labor records and building materials.

• Communication: Polished verbal and written communication skills tailored for professional reporting to the Project Manager and interacting with site leadership.

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required; coursework in Construction Management is a major plus.

• Location: Must be local to the Cordova IL area (per diem is not provided).

If you are a local professional looking for a rewarding high-paying contract role where you can make an immediate impact we want to hear from you!