Project Controls Engineer

GHD; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Holiday Pay

Wellness Benefit

Job summary

GHD in Houston, TX is seeking a Project Controls Engineer who will integrate scheduling, cost control and field observations to support transportation infrastructure projects. You will work with project managers, engineers and field teams to deliver accurate performance insights and informed decisions.

The role blends detailed project controls work with opportunities to spend time on construction sites, generating transparent reports, independent estimates, and proactive risk assessment for

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering required.
• 5+ years of US experience in project controls and design for large infrastructure.
• Strong written and verbal communication and multitasking skills.
• Experience with scheduling and cost analysis software such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, RSMeans and Bluebeam.
• Professional Engineer licence in Texas preferred; PMI/AACE certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop project baseline schedules and perform schedule reviews, time impact analyses and cost impact analyses.
• Review construction contractor baseline schedules and monthly updates, providing clear technical recommendations.
• Perform CPM schedule analyses to identify, measure and report schedule performance.
• Develop and maintain monthly technical project monitoring reports.
• Review Time Impact Analysis (TIA) claims and develop alternative analyses, recommendations and negotiation positions.
• Visit construction sites periodically to observe and document project schedule performance.
• Develop Engineer’s Estimates and Independent Cost Estimates, including quantity take-offs and unit pricing.
• Support project managers with cost analysis, cost tracking, earned value management and change-management cost risk assessments.
• Perform inspection activities as part of construction-phase services.
• Support construction administration through reviews of RFIs, submittals and change orders.
• Contribute to other assignments and special projects based on project needs.

Skills

Project controls

Time management

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) licence in Texas (Preferred)

PMI or AACE certification (Preferred)

TxDOT precertifications (Preferred)

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

RSMeans

Bluebeam

Job description

Job Description

Bring your curiosity and determination to make a positive impact on the future of transport, and we’ll help you go all the way.

Who are we looking for?

We’re looking for a

We’re looking for a Project Controls Engineer to support transportation projects across roadway, transit and aviation. You’ll bring together scheduling, cost controls and construction-phase knowledge to give our project teams clear insight into project performance.

You’ll work alongside project managers, engineers and construction professionals, applying your technical experience to complex infrastructure assignments. The role combines detailed project controls work with opportunities to spend time in the field and see how projects are progressing firsthand.

Working with an energetic and high-performing team, you will:

• Develop project baseline schedules and perform schedule reviews, time impact analyses and cost impact analyses.
• Review construction contractor baseline schedules and monthly updates, providing clear technical recommendations.
• Perform critical path method (CPM) schedule analyses to identify, measure and report schedule performance.
• Develop and maintain monthly technical project monitoring reports.
• Review Time Impact Analysis (TIA) claims and develop alternative analyses, recommendations and negotiation positions related to schedule and cost claims.
• Visit construction sites periodically to observe and document project schedule performance.
• Develop Engineer’s Estimates and Independent Cost Estimates, including quantity take-offs and unit pricing.
• Support project managers with cost analysis, cost tracking, earned value management and change-management cost risk assessments.
• Perform inspection activities as part of construction-phase services.
• Support construction administration through reviews of requests for information (RFIs), submittals and change orders.
• Contribute to other assignments and special projects based on project needs.

What you will bring to the team

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management or a related field.
• At least 5 years of relevant US experience in project controls, construction management and design supporting large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary project teams.
• Experience managing competing priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated project and time management skills.
• Experience with scheduling, cost estimating or cost-management software such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, RSMeans and Bluebeam.
• Transportation project experience in cost estimating and scheduling is preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) licence in Texas Preferred
• Relevant certification through the Project Management Institute (PMI) or Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering (AACE) Preferred
• TxDOT precertifications related to scheduling, estimating or construction Preferred

Travel

This role requires up to 20% travel.

Benefits

• 401(k): Eligible employees may participate beginning the first day of the month following three months of service.
• Paid Time Off: PTO begins at 16 days per year and increases with years of service, providing time for vacation, illness, and personal needs.
• Holiday Pay: Eligible employees receive holiday pay for GHD’s nine observed holidays each year, based on their regular work schedule.
• Wellness Benefit: Eligible regular full-time employees can receive reimbursement of 50% of qualifying wellness expenses, up to $250 annually. Eligible expenses may include gym memberships, home exercise equipment, bicycles, race entry fees, smoking cessation programs, weight-management programs, and fitness-tracking devices.

About GHD

As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, national origin, sex (including same sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, disability or handicap, citizenship status, service member status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.