Project Controls Engineer

Linde Corporate; Deer Park (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) matching

Pension benefits

Employee discount program

Opportunities for educational and professional growth

Job summary

Linde Corporate is hiring a Project Controls Engineer based in Deer Park, Texas, to oversee multiple capital projects. Responsibilities include cost control, forecasting, and scheduling while maintaining project budgets and risk management.

Qualified candidates should possess a relevant degree and have at least three years of experience in project controls. Enjoy competitive compensation and benefits including health insurance and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• At least three (3) years of experience in project controls or scheduling.
• Experience supporting project controls in construction or turnaround environments is a plus.
• PMP and/or AACE Certified Cost Engineer certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead project controls for multiple small capital projects.
• Develop and manage project budgets, track costs against forecasts.
• Forecast cash flow and expenditures based on project progress.
• Manage change processes to ensure all changes are documented.
• Establish and maintain project controls plans.

Skills

Project controls

Cost control

Scheduling

Risk management

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

Primavera (P6)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Construction, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office tools

Job description

Project Controls Engineer

The Woodlands or Deer Park, TX, United States | req29867

Responsibilities

• Lead project controls for multiple small capital projects, including cost control, forecasting, scheduling, risk management, and purchase‑to‑pay from proposal through close‑out.
• Develop and manage project budgets, track costs against forecasts, identify variances, and partner with project managers to implement corrective actions.
• Forecast cash flow and expenditures based on project progress, vendor payments, and contractor performance, and assess impacts of commitments and invoice timing.
• Identify cost risks and critical issues early, and work with the team to create and execute recovery plans.
• Deliver clear reporting, including progress updates, variance analysis, and cost and schedule forecasts, and actively support project and portfolio review meetings.
• Manage change processes to ensure all changes are documented, evaluated, and reflected in project plans and estimates; coordinate with contractors and conduct site visits as needed.
• Establish and maintain project controls plans, including contingency management tied to the work breakdown structure, and apply PMI principles and best practices.
• Drive continuous improvement, uphold safety and ethical standards, collaborate effectively, and communicate clearly with stakeholders while supporting team development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Construction, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• At least three (3) years of experience in project controls or scheduling.
• Experience supporting project controls in construction or turnaround environments is a plus.
• PMP and/or AACE Certified Cost Engineer certification is preferred.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Project and Primavera (P6) is preferred.
• Solid understanding of cost control, scheduling, progress tracking, and risk management practices (AACEi standards).
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel, Word, and database systems.
• Detail‑oriented with strong planning, communication, and problem‑solving skills; able to manage multiple projects and travel up to 15 %.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and an outstanding benefits package, including health, dental, disability, and life insurance; paid holidays and vacation; 401(k) matching; pension benefits; employee discount program; and opportunities for educational and professional growth.

Linde offers additional compensation that may vary depending on the position and organizational level. Build your future while making an impact every day.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other reason prohibited by applicable law. Linde Inc. acts responsibly toward its shareholders, business partners, employees, society and the environment in every business area, region, and location worldwide. The company is committed to technologies and products that unite the goals of customer value and sustainable development. The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Therefore employees may be required to perform additional job tasks as required by management.