Construction Project Controller (6-Month Contract) in Cordova, Illinois at Advantage Point Group

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 www.apgroup.net.

We are seeking a meticulous Construction Project Controller to serve as our on-site representative at an industrial plant in Cordova, IL. In this vital role, you will be the eyes and ears of the project team—monitoring 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!