Houston Project Controls Engineer | Data & Reporting

Satterfield & Pontikes; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonuses

Vehicle allowance

Comprehensive benefits package

Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match

Job summary

Satterfield & Pontikes Construction is adding a Controls Engineer to our Houston, TX corporate office. You will assist with planning and executing project controls processes and deliverables across the organization, supporting training, data management, troubleshooting, and reporting for project controls platforms.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of relevant experience, including roles like Project Engineer or Cost Accountant in a commercial general contractor setting, with strong analytical

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management.
• 1–3 years of experience in construction, engineering, design, project controls, cost accounting, or related field.
• Commercial construction experience preferred.
• Experience as a Project Engineer, Cost Accountant, or similar role with a commercial general contractor preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Experience with Autodesk platforms and construction technology tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, implementation, and maintenance of project controls processes and systems.
• Establish and maintain relationships with project teams and internal stakeholders.
• Promote compliance with company standards, procedures, and project controls processes.
• Support user training and adoption of project controls software and related technologies.
• Assist with data entry, validation, troubleshooting, and reporting across multiple projects.
• Resolve project controls system inquiries and requests in a timely and effective manner.
• Collaborate with project teams to improve consistency, efficiency, and workflow execution.
• Support cost tracking, forecasting, and project performance analysis efforts.
• Develop reports and dashboards to support project and executive decision-making.
• Leverage new technologies to improve Autodesk workflows and overall project controls capabilities.
• Work with project management and leadership to identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the Project Controls team.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excel

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Tools

Autodesk

Construction tech tools

Job description

Satterfield & Pontikes Construction is adding a Controls Engineer to our Houston, TX corporate office. You will assist with planning and executing project controls processes and deliverables across the organization, supporting training, data management, troubleshooting, and reporting for project controls platforms.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of relevant experience, including roles like Project Engineer or Cost Accountant in a commercial general contractor setting, with strong analytical