Graduate Project Controls

Worley; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Worley is seeking a Graduate Project Controls professional to support cost control budgets, forecasts, and earned value data. You will work under supervision to update schedules, monitor staffing plans, and assist with variance analysis on project metrics.

This entry-level role favors a proactive, collaborative candidate with a degree in construction management or related fields and strong MS Office skills. Full-time employment in the United States is available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related fields.
• 0–2 years of experience.
• Proven team player with ability to work in cross-functional teams.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Innovative, proactive, analytical approach to problem solving.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Set up, maintain, and update cost control budgets, actuals, and forecasts.
• Update and monitor deliverable earned progress data and reports.
• Maintain engineering and services staffing plans.
• Calculate and report variances, performance, and project metrics.
• Assist in developing resource loaded schedules from project plans, updating progress.
• Support cost forecasts; raise and facilitate the trend process; update forecast and cost flow.
• Communicate with project team, receiving regular status and forecast updates.
• Review data with discipline leads for cost reporting, incurred costs, earned value and forecasts.
• Manage vendor budgets, commitments, invoices, and forecasting.
• Support project change processes by creating and tracking deviation notices and variations.
• Review vendor/subcontract invoices against contract terms and customer invoicing requirements.
• Track and maintain overtime and personnel authorization forms and logs.
• Manage project accounting and financial information in Worley’s financial system.
• Respond to ad hoc requests and inquiries as required.

Skills

Team player

Interpersonal communication

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Description - Graduate Project Controls (REA00NK)

Graduate Project Controls - REA00NK

Company : Worley

Job

Project Controls

Schedule

Full-time

Employment Type : Employee

Job Posting

Oct 26, 2026

About us

Worley is a global company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting, engineering, procurement and construction across the project lifecycle, with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery, we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet today's needs and transition to more sustainable solutions.

Primary Responsibilities

Under direct supervision perform the following:

• Set up, maintain, and update cost control budgets, actuals, and forecasts within Worley’s cost control system
• Update and monitor deliverable earned progress data and reports
• Maintain engineering and services staffing plans
• Calculate and report variances, performance, and other project metrics
• Assist in the development of resource loaded schedules from project plans, updating progress throughout the project execution
• Actively manage cost forecasts; raise, and facilitate the trend process; updates forecast and cost flow
• Communicates with project team, receiving regular status and forecast updates
• Reviewing and validating data with discipline leads for cost reporting data, incurred costs, earned value and forecasts
• Managing vendor budgets, commitments, invoices, and forecasting
• Supporting project change processes by helping create and track project deviation notices and variations
• Reviewing vendor and subcontract invoices against contract term and customer invoicing requirements
• Tracking and maintaining overtime and personnel authorization forms and logs
• Manage project accounting and financial information within Worley’s financial system
• Responding to ad hoc requests and inquiries, as required

What you will bring

Technical and Industry Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related fields
• Minimum 0-2 years of experience
• Proven team player with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and to develop and maintain collaborative working relationships
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Innovative individual with a pro-active, analytical approach to problem identification and resolution
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

Moving forward together

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation. We're building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard. And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology. Whatever your ambition, there's a path for you here. And there's no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.