Junior Project Controller

Hatch Ltd.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hatch seeks a dynamic Junior Project Controller to support the Project Delivery Group from our Pittsburgh, PA office. You will contribute to global project delivery across mining, energy and infrastructure, gathering data, managing costs and preparing reports.

Ideal candidates are recent graduates with a relevant degree, familiarity with GIS and project tools, and willingness to travel to construction sites. Hatch offers mentorship, in-office collaboration, and opportunities to grow.

Qualifications

• Roles at this level are filled by recent or soon to be university graduates with relevant skills.
• Preferred degree in business, engineering, construction management or related discipline.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

Responsibilities

• Gather and update site information in GIS systems.
• Manage contractors’ payment applications.
• Set up and maintain project timesheets, codes and budgets.
• Set up and maintain the performance measurement system.
• Collect progress data and actual work hours.
• Generate and distribute project reports and resolve data issues.
• Maintain EPCM staffing plans.
• Forecast hours to go and estimate at completion.
• Manage change registers from identification to approval.
• Align EPCM budget with change and trend registers.
• Develop and maintain engineering schedules at work package level.
• Track key engagement dates in the performance system.
• Gain on-site practical experience.

Skills

GIS

Project reporting

Forecasting

Cost management

Scheduling

MS Project

Primavera P6

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in business administration, engineering, construction management, or related field

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

ArcGIS

Job description

Junior Project Controller

Date: Sep 14, 2026

Location: Pittsburgh, PA, US

Company: Hatch

Requisition ID:101496

Job Category:Campus

Location:Pittsburgh,PA,United States

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 70 years of business and technical expertise in mining , energy , and infrastructure ,our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally.

Our Project Delivery Group (PDG) is a dynamic team of professionals passionately committed to world-class project delivery across the globe.With expertise in sustainable studies, asset building and operations, and industry-leading efficiencies, our best-in-class team leverages methodologies, governance and systems that are unparalleled in theengineering space. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

Looking to take the next step in your career?

Hatch is seeking a dynamic Junior Project Controller. Reporting to the Project Delivery Group, you will support offices globally working from our Pittsburgh, PA office location.

We’re entrepreneurs with a technical soul. Our flat organizational structure creates an atmosphere of openness and participation. We build practical solutions that are safe, innovative, and sustainable. Our ultimate goal is to achieve no harm for our people, our clients, and our communities.

At Hatch, we greatly value in-person interaction and collaboration and are therefore an in-office environment. While flexibility is always provided to work remotely when needed, we encourage our teams to be in the office for most of the time. We encourage candidates to connect with their recruiter and hiring manager to understand workplace expectations and ensure the role aligns with their goals.

Hatch will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position.

Qualifications:

• Roles at this level are filled by recent or soon to be university/college graduates with little or no professional experience but possessing relevant skills


• Preferred bachelor’s or master’s degree in business administration, engineering, construction management, or relevant discipline


• Minimum of a cumulative 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale

As the successful candidate, you will:

• Gather and updatesite information into GIS systems


• Managecontractors’payment applications


• Set upandmaintainthe project timesheet system including the establishment of Time Charge codes and associated WBS structures and budgets


• Set upandmaintainperformance measurement system including the establishment of baseline estimates (hours and costs), work hour and progress curves


• Collect and collate progress information, actualworkhours


• Generate,checkand distribute project reports including liaising with responsible managers to resolve any issues relating to the quality of the reports. Potential issues include the accuracy of actualworkhoursand progressdataand the quality of the current estimate at completion


• Maintain all staffing plans for the EPCM team


• Maintain, in consultation with the relevant department and discipline leads, the forecast hours to go and/or estimate at completion based on performance to date and the project staffing plans


• Managechange registers, development of changenotices from identification to approval


• Ensuresthat the EPCM services budget and forecast are aligned with the project change and trend registers and provide input to these registers as appropriate.


• Develop andmaintainengineering schedules at the work package level


• Maintainkey dates of the engagementsin the performance measurement systemas per the engagement schedule


• Gain valuable on-site practical experience

You bring to the role:

• Tertiary qualification in business administration, engineering, construction management or relevant discipline or appropriate project related experience


• Ability to learn systems (SAP, ERPs, Arc GIS)


• Able to travel to construction sites in the city of Pittsburgh


• Hands on knowledge of planning tools (Primavera P6, MS Project)


• Knowledge of earned value concepts


• Knowledgeofcost management concepts(budgeting, forecasting, costflows, change managementand estimating)


• Previous co-op or internship experience is an asset

Competencies (knowledge, skill, attributes):

• Good understanding of engineering and business fundamentals as they apply to engineering problems and projects


• Ability to learn quickly and to take on new challenges


• Collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal skills


• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail


• Strong written and verbal communication skills


• Shows critical and creative thinking and problem solving and brings forward solutions for our clients' toughest challenges


• Adapts and embraces change

Requirements for all sectors:

• To live our manifesto. Our vision and values that set us apart from our competition, put our planet first, and make each day a step toward positive change. Read more here: Hatch Manifesto


• Perform assignments related to your sector


• Assist with preparation of detailed design for projects


• Support preparation of drawings from detailed notes and specifications


• Coordination with other technicians/engineers on projects


• Provide support to Senior Engineers and Designers as and when needed


• Ability to apply your skills to challenging, interesting, and meaningful projects, while working alongside other highly intelligent and motivated people


• An exciting work environment in a constantly evolving industry


• The opportunity to receive excellent mentorship from industry experts


• Challenging career with countless opportunities


• Stability and consistency – you are joining the Hatch team and family to grow your career in a way that suites you best


• Expected growth at Hatch:


• You will be ableto learnabout the different sectors, processes,peopleand culture thatdrivesour business


• You will learn from others and develop relationships with your managers, colleagues,etc.


• Growth in our communities locally, but also thinking globally


• Company gatherings, happy hours, socialinteraction to build strong work relationships


• Regional networking

Note: Applicants must submit a transcript (official or unofficial) upon application.

Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.

We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.