Project Controls Engineer

Alpha 3 Consulting; Bothell (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpha 3 Consulting is seeking a Project Controls Engineer to support infrastructure and industrial projects in the Bothell, WA area with options for WA or NJ bases. You will focus on scheduling, progress tracking, and performance monitoring to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

The role requires 2+ years in project controls, proficiency with Primavera P6 and MS Excel, and a solid understanding of CPM and EVM.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in project controls within engineering/construction.
• Experience using Primavera P6 and MS Excel.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, review, and analyze CPM schedules.
• Create schedule layouts for different work scopes, disciplines, and contractors.
• Develop, manage, and forecast project budgets and finances.
• Create and customize project controls reports.
• Review contracts and project specifications and apply them to project tasks.
• Contribute to writing letters, narratives, and reports.
• Present project status reports at team meetings.
• Work with a program and project management team.
• Travel to project sites for status meetings when required.
• Support other project/business tasks as needed.

Skills

CPM scheduling

Earned Value Management

Project controls

Scheduling

Budget tracking

Client communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Excel

Job description

Project Management · Bothell, WA 98012 · Full-Time · Business Operations & Management

Location: WA

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Alpha 3 is seeking a Project Controls Engineer to support infrastructure and industrial projects while working closely with clients and project teams. This role will focus on project scheduling, tracking progress, monitoring performance, and ensuring successful project execution.This position will be based in either Washington (WA) or New Jersey (NJ).

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop, maintain, review, and analyze CPM schedules
• Create schedule layouts for different work scopes, disciplines, and contractors
• Develop, manage, and forecast project budgets and finances
• Create and customize project controls reports
• Review contracts and project specifications and apply them to project tasks
• Contribute to writing letters, narratives, and reports
• Present project status reports at team meetings
• Work with a program and project management team
• Travel to project sites for status meetings when required
• Support other project/business tasks as needed

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (preferred), Business Management, or a related field required.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in project controls within the engineering and construction industry, including project scheduling, schedule tracking, progress reporting, and monitoring project performance.
• Experience using Primavera P6, including resource loading
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly MS Excel
• Thorough understanding of the critical path method (CPM) and earned value management (EVM)
• Knowledge of recommended practices for project controls
• Ability to use project controls tools and create and customize reports to suit client needs
• Strong presentation and analytical skills
• High attention to detail
• Ability to understand and adapt to various client standards, preferences, and procedures
• Strong communication and relationship building skills
• Enjoys interacting with people and working with groups
• Ability to independently get involved in a fast-paced project setting
• Ability to travel as necessary

COMPENSATION

Salary will be determined based on the qualifications and experience of the applicant.

Alpha 3 is focused on delivering management and technical services to companies that own, operate, or develop infrastructure assets, particularly in the energy industry. We deliver services including: Business Administration, Business Consulting, Commissioning Support, Construction Management, Engineering & Design, Operations Management, Project Controls, Project Management, and Training.

Alpha 3 is an equal opportunity employer.