Project Control Specialist

Hyundai Engineering America; Channahon (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyundai Engineering America is seeking a detail-oriented Project Control Specialist to support our project management efforts. You will develop project plans, schedules, and budgets for construction projects, ensuring compliance and timely completion in line with project goals.

You will monitor progress, costs, and performance, prepare reports and dashboards, and collaborate with managers and engineers to align control activities with project objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in project control or similar roles.
• Strong knowledge of construction project management and related documentation.
• Proficiency in Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Effective teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop project plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Monitor and control project progress, costs, and performance against baselines.
• Prepare and present detailed project reports and dashboards.
• Collaborate with project managers and engineers to align project control activities with project goals.
• Adhere to project standards and guidelines.
• Review and maintain compliance with government regulations and ordinances.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Construction project management

Teamwork

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Engineering/Business degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Company Description

As a global engineering solutions firm that plays a leading role in the areas of plants, architecture and asset management, Hyundai Engineering is expanding into renewable energy to build a sustainable future. In the area of plants, the company provides total solutions for front-end engineering design (FEED) as well as engineering, procurement and construction (EPC).

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Project Control Specialist to support our project management. Primarily responsible for the development of project plans, schedules, and budgets of construction projects, ensuring compliance and timely project completion in alignment with project goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Involved in the development of project plans, schedules, and budgets
• Monitor and control project progress, costs, and performance against established baselines
• Prepare and present detailed project reports and dashboards
• Collaborate with project managers and engineers to align project control activities with project goals
• Adhere to project standards and guidelines
• Review and maintain compliance with government regulations and ordinances
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field
• 3-5 years of experience in project control or similar roles
• Strong knowledge of construction project management and related documentation
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Effective teamwork and communication skills

Preferred

• Good analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Professional certifications in project management or control are a plus
• Bilingual in English and Korean preferred but not required
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced project environment and manage multiple priorities

Additional Information

• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• On‑site work required; occasional overtime or weekend work may be necessary based on project needs.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Performance of the essential functions typically require sitting, standing, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, handling tools or controls, talking, hearing, seeing, repetitive motions, and include the physical ability to navigate active job sites and construction areas Employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

Work is performed in a variety of environments ranging from the office to construction sites, which may involve working near moving mechanical parts, equipment, or machinery on rough or uneven surfaces, and exposure to dust, noise, chemicals, odors, gas, oils, fumes, extreme temperatures, or heights. May occasionally be exposed to inclement or hazardous conditions, including but not limited to inadequate lighting, work space restrictions, and intense noises and travel; requiring moderate physical activities.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by incumbents. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills required of personnel so classified and it is not a contract express or implied. All employees may have other duties assigned at any time.