Consultant - Project Controls - Cost/Estimator

Spire Consulting Group; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage for employee andamp; 4

Unlimited PTO

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with match

FSA/HSA pre-tax

Professional development budget

Employee assistance program

Industry conferences & networking

Company social events

Job summary

Spire Consulting Group LLC seeks a Consultant to support proactive project controls engagements for owners, contractors, and subcontractors across the AEC industry. You will assist with schedule development, cost management, and risk analysis throughout the project lifecycle, applying a strong foundation in project controls.

The role emphasizes QA/QC, SOP development, and collaboration to deliver value to clients while upholding Spire's core standards and growth objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
• Master's degree in Engineering or Construction is a plus.
• 3–5 years of experience in project controls, scheduling, cost estimating, or construction preferred.
• Familiarity with CPM scheduling, earned value management, and cost estimating approaches is a plus.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop CPM schedules and review baselines for quality and risk.
• Review contracts, specs, and drawings to confirm schedule baselines.
• Identify relationships, milestones, and optimal work sequence in schedules.
• Perform schedule risk analyses and QA/QC reviews of submissions.
• Create SOPs and templates; support company standards and processes.

Skills

CPM scheduling

Earned value management

Cost estimating

MS Office

Project controls

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Master's degree in Engineering or Construction (a plus)

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

RSMeans

Microsoft Visio

Sage

Job description

Why Spire?

Spire Consulting Group LLC is a leading construction consulting company driven by attention to detail and a passion for excellence. Our professionals have the construction and engineering expertise to deliver superior services on even the most challenging projects.

Spire Consulting Group celebrates 20 years of impact, built on reliability earned through deep expertise, trusted partnerships, and consistent delivery. Spire was recognized as Diverse Business of the Year by the National Construction Association, and our CEO, Anthony Gonzales, was named Top Site Leader at the Greater Austin Business Awards by the Austin Chamber of Commerce.

When you join Spire, you do more than advance your career — you become part of a collaborative, high-performing team that drives innovation, embraces change, and celebrates both individual and company success.

Position Summary

Spire is seeking a Consultant to support proactive project controls engagements for owners, contractors, and subcontractors across numerous sectors of the AEC industry. The Consultant assists with schedule development and review, cost management, and risk analysis throughout the project lifecycle, applying a strong foundation in project controls (time, cost, and risk). The Consultant supports the completion of client engagements and internal projects, promotes Spire's company values, and works to achieve the company's core purpose.

Responsibilities

Scheduling & Planning

• Develop Critical Path Method (CPM) schedules and review baseline schedules and updates for comprehensiveness, quality, constructability, and risk.
• Review contracts, specifications, and drawings to confirm design and construction schedule baselines.
• Identify relationships, constraints, milestones, and the optimal sequence of work within project schedules.
• Review critical path, cost loading, schedule content, and forecasted work.
• Perform schedule impact analysis for change orders and conduct QA/QC reviews of schedule submissions for conformance.

Cost Management & Analysis

• Develop and implement cost administration and reporting systems, including estimates, budgets, schedules, manhour, cost, and earned value reports.
• Generate and evaluate construction cost estimates.
• Perform value engineering analyses to identify long-term savings and best value for clients.
• Review onsite progress for physical percent complete and labor and equipment productivity.

Risk & Project Monitoring

• Perform schedule risk analyses and evaluations.
• Ensure all project controls procedures are in place and being followed.
• Prepare reports on findings and recommendations as needed and as directed by management.

Quality & Operations

• Prioritize and manage multiple concurrent engagements while meeting goals and deadlines.
• Ensure work products confrm to the highest quality standards and consistently apply Spire's QA/QC guidelines.
• Assist with the creation of SOPs and templates; develop and provide feedback on company standards, procedures, and processes.
• Participate in companywide business strategy review meetings.

Communication & Professional Growth

• Communicate clearly and professionally with clients through verbal and written interactions.
• Develop and prepare construction and project controls training programs.
• Build on the foundational knowledge gained as an Associate Consultant while expanding technical and business expertise and contributing to the development of others.
• Engage with industry organizations to stay informed on emerging trends and actively seek opportunities to contribute as a thought leader.
• Build familiarity with business development by observing and participating in client development conversations and related strategic efforts.
• Conduct industry research and pursue continued learning in preparation for advancement to the next level.

Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline preferred; equivalent relevant experience will also be considered.
• Master's degree in Engineering, Construction, or a related discipline is a plus.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in project controls, scheduling, cost estimating, engineering, or construction preferred.
• Familiarity with CPM scheduling, earned value management, and cost estimating approaches is a plus.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Professional certifications such as PSP, CCP, PMP, PE, or CCE are preferred but not required.

Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Proficiency in industry-standard tools such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, RSMeans, Microsoft Visio, and Sage.
• Ability to review and analyze project schedules, cost data, contracts, and project documentation.
• Ability to learn and adapt quickly to new software tools and systems.

Perks & Benefits

• Health coverage for employee and family through medical, dental, and vision plans
• Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
• Financial protection through life and disability insurance
• 401(k) Plan with a generous match up to 6%
• Tax advantages through FSA and HSA pre-tax contributions
• Professional development budget
• Employee assistance program
• Community service opportunities
• Company social events and outings (happy hours, concerts, bowling, and more)
• Participation in industry conferences, speaking engagements, and professional networking events