Project Controls Engineer - Construction

F.A. Wilhelm Construction; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401K match

Discretionary yearly bonus

PTO

Life insurance

Short-term & long-term disability

Job summary

F.A. Wilhelm Construction is seeking a Project Controls Engineer for on-site work in Indianapolis, IN. The role focuses on cost and schedule analysis, forecasting, reporting, and risk identification to keep projects on budget and on track.

You will monitor budgets, schedules, and KPIs, analyze progress, and develop dashboards and executive summaries. Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Construction Science, Business, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in construction project controls, project engineering, project management, or a related role.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Experience interpreting construction drawings and project documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Familiarity with Primavera P6, Procore, Power BI, or similar project management software is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor project performance against budgets, schedules, and KPIs.
• Analyze progress, identify trends, risks, and issues.
• Assist in forecasting labor, productivity, and overall performance.
• Develop reports, dashboards, and executive summaries for status updates.
• Evaluate schedule updates and impacts on project performance.
• Identify opportunities to improve project execution and efficiency.
• Participate in project meetings and provide data-driven recommendations.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Superintendents, Estimators, Accounting, and Scheduling Engineers for accurate reporting.
• Monitor documentation, progress reporting, and performance metrics.
• Support implementation and continuous improvement of project controls practices.
• Perform periodic jobsite visits to validate progress.
• Assist with project closeout reporting and lessons learned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excellent communication

Organizational abilities

Multitasking

Interpreting drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management/Engineering/Construction Science/Business

Tools

Primavera P6

Procore

Power BI

Excel

Job description

F.A. Wilhelm Construction – Project Controls Engineer

Empowering People to Build What Matters- That is our mission and our legacy.

Our 100 years of building communities in which we work and play, started with one man and one dream. Today, we are a company that puts People First by providing Meaningful Partnerships, insisting on making a Positive Community Impact, with Safety Always, all with a Learn-Do-Share mentality.

F.A. Wilhelm Construction is an industry leader with the culture of doing the right things for our employees, partners, clients, and community. We have an excellent reputation in the construction industry and have enjoyed steady growth and strong financial performances for many years. Wilhelm's construction professionals turn the conceptual, and sometimes seemingly impossible, into fully completed, innovative spaces where life happens.

We are looking for the right person to join our team as a Project Controls Engineer. Is that you? If so, we want to talk to you!

Location: Indianapolis, IN
Work Arrangement: Full-time onsite. No remote or hybrid options available.

Responsibilities

The Project Controls Engineer is responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and reporting project performance throughout the lifecycle of construction projects. This role focuses on project controls, cost and schedule analysis, forecasting, reporting, and identifying risks to help ensure projects stay on budget and on track.

• Monitor project performance against established budgets, schedules, and key performance indicators.
• Analyze project progress and identify trends, risks, and potential issues affecting project success.
• Assist project teams with forecasting labor, productivity, manpower, and overall project performance.
• Develop reports, dashboards, and executive summaries to communicate project status.
• Evaluate schedule updates provided by the Scheduling Engineer and analyze schedule impacts on project performance.
• Assist in identifying opportunities to improve project execution and operational efficiency.
• Participate in project meetings and provide data-driven recommendations.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Superintendents, Estimators, Accounting, and Scheduling Engineers to ensure accurate project reporting.
• Monitor project documentation, progress reporting, and performance metrics.
• Support implementation and continuous improvement of Project Controls best practices across multiple projects.
• Perform periodic jobsite visits to validate reported project progress.
• Assist with project closeout reporting and lessons learned documentation.

Key Attributes

• Comfortable at the table with all levels of leadership
• Collaborator
• Integrity
• Organized and systematic
• Proactive problem solver with outstanding interpersonal skills
• Commitment to excellence

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Construction Science, Business, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in construction project controls, project engineering, project management, or a related role.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Experience interpreting construction drawings and project documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Familiarity with Primavera P6, Procore, Power BI, or similar project management software is preferred.

F.A. Wilhelm offers a unique opportunity for the right person to experience a variety of project work. Working at F.A Wilhelm, you can expect:

• A competitive compensation package.
• A comprehensive benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, and 401K match.
• Basic life insurance and short-term & long-term disability insurance is paid for by F.A Wilhelm.
• Discretionary yearly bonus program.
• A generous PTO bank.