Project Controls Engineer

H+M Industrial EPC; Pasadena (CA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in industrial engineering seeks a Project Controls Engineer for a permanent position in Pasadena, TX. The role involves managing project controls activities across multiple projects, ensuring timely reporting and adherence to budget, while fostering collaboration and safety. Ideal candidates will possess significant experience with Primavera P6 and strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• 5 years of project controls experience in a capital projects environment.
• Prior experience using Primavera P6 scheduling software.
• Advance knowledge with Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Execute project controls activities for various engineering and construction projects.
• Conduct project level reporting and cost forecasting.
• Collaborate with project teams to meet timelines and objectives.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Proactive communication

Collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Powerpoint

Job description

Reports to: Director of Project Controls

Position Status: Permanent – Full Time

FLSA Status: Exempt STOT

Location: Pasadena, TX (Hybrid and flexible work options after establishment period)

Work Schedule: Standard schedule is Monday through Friday.

Purpose: The Project Controls Engineer will be responsible to execute a full spectrum of project controls activities for a broad range of industrial engineering and construction projects.

Core Job Responsibilities

• Project level reporting, analysis, and data aggregation for multiple engineering and construction projects: cost reporting, cost forecasting, scheduling, progress, change management, and KPIs.
• Proficiency and use of Primavera P6 Scheduling, Excel, and Power BI.
• Development of Bid and Baseline schedules for new projects.
• Organize and facilitate internal weekly meeting reviews of project controls work products with team members and provide updates.
• Work and collaborate with the project teams and functional leadership to ensure that the timelines, progress, and cost objectives of the projects are met.
• Support internal training, workshops, and/or presentations to other departments or clients on our project controls work processes, tools, and systems.
• Embody our Company Core Values in daily activities: Safety, Team Success, Client Experience, and Continuous Improvement.

Essential Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, or related field preferred.
• 5 years of project controls experience in a capital projects environment.
• Prior working knowledge and planning experience using Primavera P6 scheduling software (5+ years).
• Advance working knowledge and experience with Microsoft Excel.
• Knowledge and/or experience with Power BI
• Good working knowledge and experience with Microsoft Word and Powerpoint.
• Attention to detail, accuracy, completeness and meeting deadlines and commitments is critical.
• Strong work ethic and analytical skills.
• Proactive and strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Enjoys a fast-paced work environment.

Physical Requirements

• Occasionally lift objects weighing up to 25 pounds
• Sit for long periods of time
• Occasionally stoop, kneel or crouch
• Use hands and arms to reach for, grasp and manipulate objects

Environment: Most work time is spent in an office environment.