Field Project Controls Planner

Black & Veatch; Claude (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Black & Veatch Corporation is seeking a Manager/Specialist in Project Controls to lead a team of professionals on complex EPC projects. You will oversee planning, scheduling, cost control and performance management, while mentoring staff and driving process improvements.

The role involves supervision, potential hiring decisions, and collaboration with senior management to ensure successful project delivery and alignment with company goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management required or equivalent experience.
• Master's degree preferred for senior-level responsibilities.
• PMI or AACE certifications are preferred to demonstrate expertise.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a project controls team on complex EPC projects.
• Oversee planning, scheduling, and cost control across multiple projects.
• Mentor staff, identify process improvements and contribute to project success.
• Collaborate with project management leadership to ensure project delivery and safety.

Skills

Leadership

Project controls

Scheduling

Cost control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management

Master's degree in Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

PMI Certification

AACE Certification

Job description

Date: Jul 27, 2026

Location: Claude, TX, US

Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies

Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.

As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.

Company : Black & Veatch Corporation

Req Id : 116257

Opportunity Type : Staff

Relocation eligible : Yes

Full time/Part time : Full-Time

Project Only Hire : No

Visa Sponsorship Available: No

Why Black & Veatch?

Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity’s biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation, 401k match and benefits that start day one.

Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life. At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use.

The Opportunity

Manager/Specialist position assigned to a role in Project Controls. This position may have supervisory/lead responsibility over a group of project controls personnel and would be responsible for overall performance management. May be responsible for hiring, discipline, and pay administration of their subordinates. Functions as a technical specialist who develops advanced concepts.

Key Responsibilities

• Manages a diverse team of professionals and able to achieve successful results/or is able to function as a technical specialist developing advanced concepts.

Planning/Scheduling

• Leads planning and schedule preparation on more complex projects including startup planning.
• Addresses contractual requirements related to schedule control.
• As required by the business unit, expert in scheduling forensics.

PJC Management

• Leads project controls team on the most complex and highest risk projects.
• Is an integral part of the management team for project success.
• Collaborates with the project management leadership team to ensure project success.
• Identifies improvements to processes.
• Leads in developing staff capabilities.

PJC Specialist

• Recognized as an expert in a project controls specialist area.
• Develop tools, systems & processes to optimize effectiveness.

Management Responsibilities

Supervises work of others. Responsible for hiring, discipline, and pay administration of their subordinates.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefer Master's degree or local equivalent in Engineering or Construction Management
• Experience serving in a Leadership role for a medium- to large-sized EPC project in both Home Office and Field preferred
• Prefer certificate from either PMI or AACE.

Minimum Qualifications

• Four-year Bachelor's degree with ten or more years of relevant Cost Control of Planning & Scheduling experience OR no four-year Bachelor's degree required with twelve years or more of relevant Cost Control or Planning & Scheduling experience in Home Office or Field Office.
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Certifications

Prefer certificate from either PMI or AACE.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• Office Environment: This position requires sitting, talking, hearing, keyboard input and seeing. Occasional travel up to 25% may be required.
• Construction Site Environment: This position requires standing, kneeling, bending, stooping, moving, and walking long distances in and around confined, cluttered places and uneven areas. It also requires the ability to see and hear naturally or with correction, work at heights above 5 feet, climb and maintain balance on stairs, ladders, and scaffolds and work up to a 12-hour shift. The work environment may involve cramped workspaces, very hot or cold temperatures, inclement weather, extreme lighting conditions, distracting or uncomfortable noise levels, and hazardous equipment.

Salary Plan

PJC: Project Control

Job Grade

018

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