Project Controls Engineer

Job Summary

Supports project controls program and activities, including prime contract management, scheduling, and cost control and contract change management for one or more projects in a District. 

Job Responsibilities 

• Reviews and analyzes contract management records to provide technical advice or project control guidance.
• Assists with cost controls reporting and reconciliation of project cost reporting for one District or Mega Project and provides District or Project reporting to Project Controls Director for Division level reports.
• Assists scheduling process and support for District or Mega Project, including bid phase and project schedule creation, monthly reporting and schedule update,
• Assists with integration of Company systems to track, monitor and control costs or schedule. Ensures accurate training and utilization of approved systems for project document control and reporting.
• Performs regular project reviews and monitors the job cost report against key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Coordinates with Division Claims/Contract Manager in tracking and monitoring change order and claims preparation and resolution
• Tracks activities around unsecured revenue and project contingencies.
• Tracks of over/under billing to monitor and control project cash flow.
• Assists with resource and cost loading to the schedule, including labor projections, equipment and material projections, and productivity trend reporting to accurately forecast project costs and project financial outcome.
• Maintains knowledge of Company’s values and strategic plan.
• Perform additional assignments per management’s direction.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field required.
• 3+ years’ experience in construction engineering, project management or project controls required.
• Experience with complex scheduling and cost control processes required.
• Knowledge of construction contract agreements and change order processes required.
• Proven written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of accounting principles, including construction accounting, required.
• Able to identify cost reduction strategies in schedule, quantities or contract specifications that align with project budget and design specification requirements.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Regularly required to sit and talk or hear
• Frequently is required to stand and walk
• Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, or crouch
• Physically attend meetings
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• Working in a open cubical workstation, or office
• Working in office environment and subject to office noise
• Traveling to projects as needed
• Visiting to project sites which involve exposure to outside weather elements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.