Project Controls Engineer: Master Budgets, Schedules & Risks

Linde Corporate; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) matching and pension

Employee discount program

Educational and professional growth

Job summary

Linde Corporate in The Woodlands/Deer Park, TX is seeking a Project Controls Engineer to lead controls for several small capital projects through proposal, execution, and close-out. You will develop budgets, monitor costs, forecast cash flow, and manage risks in a collaborative team environment.

The role requires 3+ years in project controls or scheduling, a relevant degree, and proficiency with MS Project and Primavera P6.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• At least three (3) years of experience in project controls or scheduling.
• Experience in construction or turnaround environments is a plus.
• PMP and/or AACE Certified Cost Engineer certification preferred.
• MS Project and Primavera P6 proficiency preferred.
• Solid understanding of cost control, scheduling, progress tracking, and risk management (AACEi standards).
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word) and data management.
• Detail-oriented with planning, communication, and problem-solving skills; willing to travel up to 15%.

Responsibilities

• Lead project controls for multiple small capital projects, including cost control, forecasting, scheduling, risk management, and purchase-to-pay from proposal through close-out.
• Develop and manage project budgets, track costs against forecasts, identify variances, and partner with project managers to implement corrective actions.
• Forecast cash flow and expenditures based on project progress, vendor payments, and contractor performance; assess impacts of commitments and invoice timing.
• Identify cost risks and critical issues early, and work with the team to create and execute recovery plans.
• Deliver clear reporting, including progress updates, variance analysis, cost and schedule forecasts, and support project and portfolio review meetings.
• Manage change processes to ensure all changes are documented, evaluated, and reflected in project plans and estimates; coordinate with contractors and conduct site visits as needed.
• Establish and maintain project controls plans, including contingency management tied to the work breakdown structure, and apply PMI principles and best practices.
• Drive continuous improvement, uphold safety and ethical standards, collaborate effectively, and communicate clearly with stakeholders while supporting team development.

Skills

Project controls

Scheduling

Cost control

Forecasting

Risk management

Stakeholder communication

Travel up to 15%

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Construction, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Excel

Word

Database systems

Job description

Linde Corporate in The Woodlands/Deer Park, TX is seeking a Project Controls Engineer to lead controls for several small capital projects through proposal, execution, and close-out. You will develop budgets, monitor costs, forecast cash flow, and manage risks in a collaborative team environment.

The role requires 3+ years in project controls or scheduling, a relevant degree, and proficiency with MS Project and Primavera P6.