Project Controls Engineer

P&C Recruiting and HR; South Carolina; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

PBC Project Controls Engineer position based in the United States, focusing on scheduling, cost control, and progress analysis for heavy industrial projects. You will develop and maintain master schedules, verify contractor schedules, and prepare reports with a clear emphasis on accuracy and timely communication.

Ideal candidates will have strong experience with Microsoft Project and MS Office, and demonstrated ability to manage data across multiple projects, risk areas, and cost drivers in a

Qualifications

• 5 years relevant plant construction experience such as process plants, power plants etc.

Responsibilities

• Track invoice flow, develop work schedule, monitor cost, or assist in developing project work breakdown structure.

Skills

Scheduling

Cost control

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Autonomy

Multi-cultural teamwork

Planning and prioritization

Problem solving

Education

Engineering degree or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Project Controls Engineer

Job Description

Reporting to, the Projects Construction Manager. The Project Controls Engineer (PCE) is responsible for performing a variety of tasks including scheduling, planning, estimating, and cost control tasks that include analysis and reporting. The PCE is also responsible for developing and updating a master schedule and verifying contractor’s monthly schedules and reviewing baseline schedules utilizing Microsoft Project and other scheduling software.

Key Tasks:

• Ability to develop and maintain a master schedule with interrelationships between projects.
• Must be competent in the development and analysis of detailed project schedules.
• Must be experienced in developing and using performance trackers for analyzing manpower, equipment, and construction progress
• Ability to organize, analyze, and present information regarding costs and schedules.
• Must be experienced in preparing estimates and evaluating contractor cost proposals.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing clearly, concisely, and effectively with team and other personnel.
• Ability to prepare reports for various purposes.
• Must be experienced in Project scheduling software such as Microsoft Project and Microsoft Office software.
• Must have proficiency in English language both verbal and written.
• Scheduling experience for complex heavy industrial projects is preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for tracking invoice flow, developing work schedule, monitoring cost, or assisting in the development of project work breakdown structure and sequencing.
• Collect progress data from site personnel and assemble into progress report.
• Update master schedule and various project schedules.
• Review contractor baseline schedules and verify contractor’s monthly updated schedules for accuracy and contractor compliance.
• Assist in the review and audit contractor’s invoices.
• Prepare status reports for progress, schedule, and cost.
• Generate cash flow reports and graphs.
• Prepare what-if analyses based on cost and time impacts.
• Prepare estimates based on available information to establish project budgets.
• Review and evaluate contractor proposals and change order requests.
• Promote safety health & environmental awareness cross all projects

Required Capabilities:

• Ability to enforce safety
• Ability to identify hazards within the work area and act
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to think analytically
• A motivated self-starter who can operate autonomously when required.
• Ability to work with multi-cultural teams
• Strong results orientation and ability to consistently deliver against the plan
• Excellent planning, organizing and prioritization capabilities
• Acts in a manner that builds trust and demonstrates integrity
• Develops and maintains a positive working relation with others
• Promotes high levels of accountability and employee empowerment
• Committed to continuously improving the safe and efficient operation of the mine
• Acts with a sense of urgency when troubleshooting and resolving problems
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Microsoft Office, Excel and Project software — Report writing, cost reporting and scheduling ability
• The ability to read and understand construction drawings

Qualifications

• 5 years relevant plant construction experience such as process plants, power plants etc.
• Knowledge of standards and regulations associated with construction on mine sites.
• Experience in mine process plants projects preferred
• Degree in Engineering or related discipline (e.g. Mining/Civil, Mechanical, Construction) is highly preferred.