Project Controls Engineer - O&M

Primoris Services; Aurora (CO); Remote; USD 70,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Project Controls Engineer to lead and mentor Field Engineers while overseeing project management and cost control. This role involves collaborating closely with Project Managers to ensure projects remain within scope and budget. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in construction management or engineering and be proficient in Microsoft Office and project coordination tools. With opportunities for remote work and travel, this position offers a dynamic work environment and the chance to make a significant impact on project success. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and teamwork!

Benefits

401k w/employer match

Health/Dental/Vision insurance plans

Paid time off

10 paid holidays

Stock purchase plan

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or engineering required.
• Experience in project controls and cost management is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor Field Engineers in project management.
• Oversee cost control analysis and project forecasting.
• Coordinate project updates and manage documentation.

Skills

Project Management

Cost Control Analysis

Effective Communication

Accounting

Presentation Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Visio

Job description

Job Overview:

Project Controls Engineer (PCE) - O&M is primarily responsible for setting up jobs, training, and cross-training Field Engineers. The Project Controls Engineer is responsible for progress reporting, cost control analysis, project cost forecasting, cost, and cash flow development, change management and contingency management. Administers and coordinates the daily operations of the project site working closely with the Site Manager and Project Manager. Will lead training effort of the Field Engineer job functions to ensure Primoris’s processes are learned, developed, and demonstrated.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Lead, mentor, and develop Field Engineers.
• Participate in new job setup and oversee progress reporting, cost control analysis, project cost forecasting, change management, and contingency management.
• Collaborate with the Project Manager to ensure the project stays within scope and various project-related activities.
• Train and develop Field Engineers and Project Administrators in Primoris processes and job functions.
• Track project progress and financial status, analyzing costs, efficiency, and production.
• Support Project Manager and Site Manager with change orders, project budgets, and cost forecasts.
• Coordinate project update meetings with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Manage the project coordination platform(s) including managing RFIs, submittals, quality documentation, project documentation, etc. by coordinating with responsible parties.
• Manage engineering requests and deliverables through the construction phase of the project.
• Maintain good working relationships with clients, subcontractors, vendors, and co-workers.
• Ensure final inventory and jobsite closeout activities are completed accurately and on time.
• Assist Site Manager and Project Manager in the daily operations of the project site.
• Work with Trade Superintendents to understand various work disciplines.
• Assist with subcontractor-related tasks, purchase requests, agreements, and deliverables.
• Assist with permits and compliance as needed.
• Ensure drawing redlines are captured accurately and facilitate developing redlines into record drawings.
• Participate in lessons learned meetings.
• Update the project schedule weekly.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or related degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

PREFERRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:
• Must have a valid driver’s license and an acceptable motor vehicle driving record (MVR).
• Accounting (math and record-keeping).
• Ability to give presentations to groups of up to 10 people.
• Involved with and understands 2 or more disciplines (civil, electrical, mechanical, and commissioning).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, e-mail) and Visio.
• Effective communication (oral, written, presentation), motivation, and supervisory skills.
• Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks.
• Project Controls Engineers are able to work remotely with travel 25%-50% of the time

Benefits:

• 401k w/employer match
• Health/Dental/Vision insurance plans
• Paid time off
• 10 paid holidays
• Stock purchase plan
• Salary $70,000- $91,000 annually, dependent on experience, qualifications, and competencies.

Primoris Renewable Energy provides the following compensation range and general description of other compensation and benefits that it in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position. This compensation range is based on a full-time schedule. Primoris Renewable Energy reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, or federal law.

EEO Statement:

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration
for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status,
protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Agency Statement:

We are not accepting resumes from Third Party Recruiting Firms for this position. If you are an Agency or Search firm representative, contact the Primoris Talent Acquisition Manager directly for consideration. Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes and online response forms through this source. In addition, Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees on unsolicited resumes that are submitted to any member of the Staffing or Operations team. Primoris has established an approved vendor program for this service and will only consider accepting submissions from those approved firms. For consideration in becoming an approved vendor, contactHR.

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