Project Controls Engineer

Palacios Marine & Industrial; Port Lavaca (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Palacios Marine & Industrial in Port Lavaca, Texas, is hiring a Project Controls Engineer. This role involves tracking cost, schedule, and productivity while ensuring accurate reporting for project decision-making. Candidates should have a relevant bachelor's degree and experience in project controls. Preferred skills include proficiency in Microsoft Office and Power BI. The position requires a strong on-site presence and the ability to manage daily field reporting and performance metrics to support project success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field required.
• PMI certifications (PMP, CAPM) or Earned Value Management certification preferred.
• Experience in project controls, cost management, and scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily and weekly field reporting and verify reported production.
• Issue earned credit and validate production quantities.
• Prepare cost, schedule, and productivity reports for project leadership.

Skills

Project controls

Cost management

Scheduling

Labor efficiency

Communication skills

Power BI

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Job description

Description

The Project Controls Engineer (PCE) supports project execution by tracking cost, schedule, productivity, and field reporting accuracy. This role ensures earned value, labor efficiency, and cash flow trends are accurately reported to support project decision-making and stakeholder communication

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily and weekly field reporting and verify reported production against actual progress
• Issue earned credit and validate production quantities
• Maintain job cost records (labor, materials, equipment) and monitor labor efficiency
• Track performance metrics, including Productivity Index (PI), CPI, SPI, and cash flow curves
• Coordinate with schedulers to track progress, update schedules, and identify potential delays
• Prepare cost, schedule, and productivity reports for p roject leadership and stakeholders
• Support forecasting, variance analysis, change orders, RFIs, and FCO cost updates
• Ensure compliance with company and client reporting standards and maintain audit documentation
• Serve as a liaison between field teams, project management, and cost controls

Field Presence & Physical Requirements

• Maintain a strong on-site presence, including daily jobsite walks to verify reported production
• Validate progress aligns with field conditions, constructability, and project forecasts
• Ability to work extended hours outdoors in varying weather and construction environments

Education, Experience & Skill

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related field preferred
• PMI certifications (PMP, CAPM) or Earned Value Management (EVM) certification a plusExperience in project controls, cost management, and scheduling
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel required) and SharePoint
• Power BI experience preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Palacios Marine & Industrial is an equal opportunity employer prohibiting discrimination and harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by law. This policy applies to all employment practices, including hiring, promotion, termination, compensation, and training. Hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs.