Project Controls Engineer / HPM

Hoar Construction; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Project Controls Engineer to join their dynamic team in Dallas. This role is pivotal in managing project costs and schedules for large construction programs. You will monitor workflows, coordinate cost and schedule data, and identify project delivery risks. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in construction project planning and be proficient with tools like Primavera P6 and eBuilder. If you are a detail-oriented professional with excellent problem-solving skills and a passion for construction, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in construction and project planning.
• Strong knowledge of construction specifications and documentation.
• Experience leading cost management on complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage project cost and schedule, including budget and milestones.
• Provide monthly project status reports on cost and schedule.
• Execute project closeout processes and maintain schedule baselines.

Skills

Project Cost Management

Schedule Management

Collaboration Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Construction Industry Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management

Bachelor's Degree in Business

Bachelor's Degree in Building Science

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

eBuilder

Procore

Job description

The Project Controls Engineer is a member of a project team and is responsible for performing or assisting in all project controls tasks required for the construction of a large, multi-building program. This position provides key support in monitoring workflow, coordinating and tracking cost and schedule data and identifying key project delivery risks and issues. In this role you may be required to travel up to 10% of the time.

Responsibilities:

• Manage project cost and schedule, including budget, forecast, commitments, accruals, Work-In-Place, milestones, WBS, progress, risks, contingency, and KPIs.
• Provide monthly project status report (cost, schedule, risk and workforce report).
• Supports Project Controls Manager with data management for various construction projects.
• Manage the project change control process and maintain the schedule baseline and current budget to reflect approved changes.
• Communicates financial status and schedule details from multiple construction sites to project managers and project teams.
• Reviews schedule for progress and warning signs and identifies critical path and alignment between cost and schedule.
• Execute project completion close out process, including closing contracts, finalizing schedule, and reconciling schedule/cost performance against baseline. Update and progress the project schedule while maintaining logic to the control schedule.
• Utilize and maintain historical cost databases (eBuilder or similar) through input of budgets, commitments, work in place, invoices, and forecasts.
• Conduct accrual analysis and coordinate with payment processing teams to track the status of vendor payments.
• Reviews invoices versus contractually agreed upon terms and conditions and apply appropriate actions.
• Participates in additional assignments and leadership initiatives per Project Controls Manager direction.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 1-3 years professional experience in construction and project planning for large multi-project construction programs.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Business, Building Science, Accounting or Finance or related field preferred
• Experience of leading cost management on medium or large sized construction projects of medium to high complexity.
• General knowledge of construction industry technical matters, such as different procurement routes, value management and value engineering.
• Understanding of construction specifications, construction drawings, and other project documentation including RFIs, submittals, payment applications, and change orders.
• Strong collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Experienced with Primavera P6, Microsoft Office (Excel, Powerpoint, Word) and Google Suite.
• Familiar with cost control tools (such as eBuilder, Procore, or others).
• Ability to communicate professionally with client representatives and project team members

Physical Demands and Working Environment:
The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Environment: Work is performed mainly in an indoor and outdoor setting with exposure to all types of weather and temperature conditions, and travel from site to site.

Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination; to travel to other locations using various modes of private and commercial transportation; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction.

Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

EOE - Race/Color/Sex/Religion/National Origin/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Vets/Disabilities

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