Construction Project Controls Lead

DPR Construction; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

DPR Construction in Houston, TX is seeking a Project Controls Specialist to support the implementation of project controls on construction projects. You will collect, organize, and analyze data related to cost, schedule, and progress to inform decisions and keep projects on track.

The role collaborates with project managers and senior controls staff to track performance, develop budgets and forecasts, prepare progress updates, and ensure reporting aligns with DPR procedures.

Qualifications

• Supports implementation of project controls on construction projects.
• Collects and analyzes data related to cost, schedule, and progress.
• Assists development and maintenance of budgets, cost reports, and forecasts.
• Prepares progress updates and analyzes performance against baselines.
• Coords with schedulers and cost managers for data consistency.
• Prepares monthly project review documents.
• Supports cost change management and budget adjustments.
• Works with project managers and senior controls staff.
• Drives continuous improvement of controls practices.

Responsibilities

• Supports implementation of project controls on construction projects.
• Collects and analyzes data related to cost, schedule, and progress.
• Assists development and maintenance of budgets, cost reports, and forecasts.
• Prepares progress updates and analyzes performance against baselines.
• Coords with schedulers and cost managers for data consistency.
• Prepares monthly project review documents.
• Supports cost change management and budget adjustments.
• Works with project managers and senior controls staff.
• Drives continuous improvement of controls practices.

Skills

Project controls

Cost management

Scheduling

Data analysis

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or related field

Job description

DPR Construction in Houston, TX is seeking a Project Controls Specialist to support the implementation of project controls on construction projects. You will collect, organize, and analyze data related to cost, schedule, and progress to inform decisions and keep projects on track.

The role collaborates with project managers and senior controls staff to track performance, develop budgets and forecasts, prepare progress updates, and ensure reporting aligns with DPR procedures.