Entry Level Project Controls Specialist Jobs
New grad project controls specialist jobs connect recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience to their first professional role, where internship work or a strong portfolio of scheduling and cost-tracking projects can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site positions across Consulting & Professional Services, Automotive, and Staffing & Recruiting, with employers like Jobot, Michels, and Burns & McDonnell hiring at this level now.
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SUMMARY Overview of the position
The Fraud and Internal Controls Specialist is an entry level position in the finance department responsible for evaluating risk on our ecommerce platforms and reviewing internal controls.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The following statements are intended to describe the general nature of the level of work being performed by an individual assigned to this job. Other duties may be assigned.
- Analyze risk scores and persona history to manage chargebacks while letting good transactions pass through to improve payment performance and customer experience.
- Query and analyze large datasets to identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities to help build rulesets to minimize financial risk to the company.
- Responds to and monitors customer disputes and internal inquiries from customer service and ecommerce team.
- Generate insights, build reporting solutions, and contribute to data-driven decision-making across the business.
- Manage and maintain that proper documentation and necessary support for all financial records and are collected and saved according to company standards.
- Ensure tax permits and certifications are current and covers required locations.
- Assist with other accounting tasks as needed.
EDUCATION/YEARS EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or other quantitative field, or equivalent experience.
- 1-2 years related experience preferred.
REQUIREMENTS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Ability to analyze payments and patterns to identify potential fraudulent transactions.
- Strong interpersonal, analytical, problem-solving, troubleshooting, and organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple, high-priority projects with a keen attention to detail.
- Knowledge of sports and the sports and entertainment toy, trading card, or trading card game industry a plus.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office with a strong knowledge of Excel.
- Ability to perform duties under minimal supervision while exercising independent judgment.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills with an ability to interface with all levels of the organization.
- Strong desire, as well as ability, to learn quickly and immediately apply knowledge.
- Possess a can-do attitude, team-player orientation, and remain flexible as the situation dictates.
- A high degree of confidentiality is required.
SUMMARY Overview of the position
The Fraud and Internal Controls Specialist is an entry level position in the finance department responsible for evaluating risk on our ecommerce platforms and reviewing internal controls.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The following statements are intended to describe the general nature of the level of work being performed by an individual assigned to this job. Other duties may be assigned.
- Analyze risk scores and persona history to manage chargebacks while letting good transactions pass through to improve payment performance and customer experience.
- Query and analyze large datasets to identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities to help build rulesets to minimize financial risk to the company.
- Responds to and monitors customer disputes and internal inquiries from customer service and ecommerce team.
- Generate insights, build reporting solutions, and contribute to data-driven decision-making across the business.
- Manage and maintain that proper documentation and necessary support for all financial records and are collected and saved according to company standards.
- Ensure tax permits and certifications are current and covers required locations.
- Assist with other accounting tasks as needed.
EDUCATION/YEARS EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or other quantitative field, or equivalent experience.
- 1-2 years related experience preferred.
REQUIREMENTS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Ability to analyze payments and patterns to identify potential fraudulent transactions.
- Strong interpersonal, analytical, problem-solving, troubleshooting, and organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple, high-priority projects with a keen attention to detail.
- Knowledge of sports and the sports and entertainment toy, trading card, or trading card game industry a plus.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office with a strong knowledge of Excel.
- Ability to perform duties under minimal supervision while exercising independent judgment.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills with an ability to interface with all levels of the organization.
- Strong desire, as well as ability, to learn quickly and immediately apply knowledge.
- Possess a can-do attitude, team-player orientation, and remain flexible as the situation dictates.
- A high degree of confidentiality is required.
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- Jobot3
- Michels3
- Burns & McDonnell3
- Ford Motor Company3
- ADB Companies2
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- Automotive3
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- Construction & Real Estate3
- Technology & Software2
Entry Level Project Controls Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level project controls specialist job?
Employers at this level look for candidates who can demonstrate familiarity with scheduling software such as Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project, and a working understanding of earned value concepts. Internship experience on a construction, engineering, or infrastructure project gives you a concrete edge. If you lack internships, a capstone project or coursework in cost engineering, planning, or project management is a strong substitute that hiring managers actively consider.
Which companies hire entry level project controls specialists?
Companies hiring entry level project controls specialists right now include Jobot, Michels, and Burns & McDonnell, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a wide mix of general contractors, engineering and construction management firms, energy companies, and large infrastructure program owners that run structured new-hire or rotational programs.
Are there remote entry level project controls specialist jobs?
Yes, though the majority of entry level roles in this field are on-site or hybrid given the project-facing nature of the work. About 7% of entry level project controls specialist openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, concentrated mainly in program support, data reporting, and scheduling analyst functions where the core deliverables are document-based rather than field-dependent.
Are these new grad project controls specialist jobs?
Yes. The listings here include new grad, recent graduate, and junior project controls specialist roles alongside other entry level openings. A posting is typically new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, lists internships or academic projects as acceptable background, or specifically mentions training programs. Looking for these signals in the job description helps recent graduates quickly identify where they are competitive.
Which industries hire the most entry level project controls specialists?
Entry Level project controls specialist roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Automotive, and Staffing & Recruiting, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors drive entry level hiring because they run large, multi-phase capital projects that require dedicated cost and schedule support from the earliest stages, creating consistent demand for junior candidates who can grow into the role over time.