Project Controls Engineer

Bowen; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

PTO from Day 1

7 Paid Holidays plus extras

Annual bonuses

Life Insurance with options

Job summary

Bowen is seeking a Project Controls Engineer to support Bid Managers, Project Managers and Superintendents with planning, scheduling, monitoring, BIM and VDC for major design/build and construction management projects. The role emphasizes CPM scheduling, coordination across engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning, and drone data processing.

Ideal candidates hold a four-year degree in Construction Eng/Tech or Civil Eng, with at least three years in Construction, Engineering,

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in Construction Engineering & Technology or Civil Engineering.
• Minimum of three years in Construction, Engineering, VDC or Project Controls.
• Ability to stand/walk and lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Prepare CPM project schedules for procurement and pre construction.
• Update, analyze impacts, and communicate schedules to teams.
• Coordinate subcontractor schedules with the master schedule.
• Manage drone operations, flight plans, permits and data processing.
• Develop BIM models and review for project needs.

Skills

Communication skills

Travel ability

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Eng/ Civil Eng

Tools

Drone

BIM

3D Laser Scanning

Job description

The primary duties of the Project Controls Engineer requires a detail-oriented individual who will assist the Bid Manager(s), Project Manager(s), and Superintendent(s) with planning, scheduling, monitoring, BIM, and VDC for all aspects of major design, design/build and construction management projects. The Project Controls Engineer will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following duties.

Who We Are:

Our people are our strength. As an employee-owned national construction company, we prioritize collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. We're committed to fostering a culture of growth and empowerment, where every team member is valued and supported.

EXPECTED RESULTS:

• Preparation of a comprehensive CPM project schedule which provides all levels of the management accurate data for decision-making and forecasting.
• Update, analyze impacts, and communicate schedules to project teams
• Able to communicate effectively at every level of the Project Team. Must be able to facilitate impromptu meetings to address scheduling issues and/or concerns.
• Delight and serve internal and external customers at all levels.
• Meet with owners and represent BEC and the capabilities of the BEC Controls Program
• Be familiar with and assist with BIM and VDC services for project needs
• Grow the BEC Controls program capabilities to meet the company’s needs for today and tomorrow

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support Pre Construction and Estimating department with Level 1 and 2 CPM schedules for procurement of new projects.
• Prepare baseline schedules and perform schedule analysis.
• Regular schedule update and analysis for BEC and subcontractor schedules.
• Coordinate and manage subcontractor schedules inputs and updates to master schedule.
• Coordinate activity between engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning
• Resource, commodity, and cost loading, trending, forecasting, critical path control and analysis
• Prepare weekly and monthly reports on status and progress of project(s). This may include many off and on-line trackers of physical progress.
• Monitor, forecast, and report project execution changes and determine impact on the project
• Manage and Maintain Drone Equipment
• Develop Drone flight plans and obtain and waivers/permits required
• Process and analyze data from drone flights
• Perform 3D Laser Scanning
• Register laser scan point clouds
• Develop and review BIM models
• Create preliminary models/renderings for Pre Construction support

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• A four-year degree in Construction Engineering and Technology, Civil Engineering or related field of study
• The ideal candidate has a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in Construction, Engineering, VDC, or Project Controls
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and lift up to 25 pounds

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal and listening skills
• Strong training skills for one on one and large group training
• Be willing to help in other areas of the business during slow times
• Ability to travel and work at job site locations
• Required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and lift up to 25 pounds occasionally

BENEFITS:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• PTO from Day 1
• 7 Paid Holidays (plus 6 additional half-days), 1 Community Day, 1 Floating Holiday
• Annual Discretionary Bonuses
• Employer-paid Life Insurance with supplemental options