Project Controls Engineer

Description

The Project Controls Engineer role involves implementing established project controls policies and procedures. The Project Controls Engineer will be responsible for assisting the Cost Control Manager and Schedule Manager in the analysis of project data and the preparation of monthly Reporting. For scheduling, this included the assessment of contractor schedules for progress and good schedule practice, and the integration of contractor schedule changes and progress into the master. On the cost side, provide cost control and financial support, including internal and external reporting, month-end closing duties, and analyzing and communicating project performance. Additional project controls tasks beyond cost and schedule will be assigned as time allows.

• Preparation of other reports and layouts as needed by project stakeholders.
• Update and quality check on revenue (cost) information on the Master Project Schedule P6 file, including export data for use in cost-related analysis and reporting.
• Ensure proper documentation and filing of all cost-related records, including invoices, change orders, and financial reports.
• Validation of data imports to ensure the master schedule is consistent with contractor updates
• Perform quality checks on revenue (cost) data on Subcontractor’s P6 files, ensuring accuracy and consistency, and export data to support cost-related analysis and reporting activities.
• Additional tasks will be assigned by the Schedule Manager, Cost Control Manager, or Project Controls Manager as needed. Included but not limited to various monthly reports, tracking of KPIs, and assistance with project closeout.
• Update of the Master Project Schedule with data from the Subcontractor’s files, utilizing established practices and processes.
• Execution and publication of schedule quality checks and reports utilizing established procedures.
• As needed, Database cleanup of accumulated schedules, UDFs, baselines, and other fields.
• Update of tables and graphics for use in reporting from scheduled data
• Prepare and analyze information for monthly cost control meetings and other cost, budget, and forecast-related meetings.
• Perform tasks required to develop and maintain budgets, forecasts, and overall cost control for the project. Includes cost coding, invoices review, cost-to-date analysis, cost projection, and cash flow analysis, expenses review, cost and time allocation, etc., collecting actual installation, monitoring progress per cost account, etc.
• Preparation of the monthly schedule construction review reports for all bridges.
• Perform additional cost-related analysis as per specific project requirements.
• Preparation of weekly layouts and reports for use by Project Teams.
• Continuous monitoring of the P6 database for consistent application of activity codes, calendars, and other project-specific data sets
• Support the updating of project forecasts to reflect the most accurate/current cost and estimate information.

Requirements

• Advanced verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
• Experience with cost reporting systems such as Vista, JD Edwards, HCSS, or similar preferred.
• Requires visual ability to perform tasks: preparing and analyzing data, plans, drawings, outlines, viewing a computer, and extensive reading.
• Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office.
• Requires driving occasionally for up to 2-5 hours.
• Requires the ability to physically operate standard office equipment, i.e., laptop, phone, keyboard, mouse, etc.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for long periods.
• Minimum physical exertion, such as walking, lifting, standing for long periods, bending, or reaching, may be required.
• Ability to effectively multitask similar activities in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment.
• Primavera P6 knowledge, including cost and resource loading.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• PowerBI skills are preferred.
• Ability to self-prioritize and self-start projects and task work.
• A degree in engineering or construction management plus two years of similar construction cost/estimating experience or equivalent combinations of training and related experience. Or commensurate industry experience in the heavy civil construction industry or construction project controls.

Benefits

Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 401K Plan, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, and Relocation Assistance (if applicable).

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance