Project Controls Engineer – Scheduling & Cost Management

HRU Technical Resources; East Lansing (MI); Vor Ort; USD 75.000 - 115.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

HRU Technical Resources is seeking a Project Controls Engineer (Level I or II) in East Lansing, MI, to support FRIB projects with scheduling and cost management. You will develop detailed schedules in Primavera P6 or MS Project, monitor budgets, and provide earned value analysis.

The role emphasizes collaboration with engineering teams, data-driven reporting, and advancing project controls processes. Level II adds senior responsibilities and broader experience requirements, with compensation

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or a related technical field, or equivalent education/experience.
• 3+ years of experience in project controls, scheduling, cost engineering, or related functions.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project, including developing and reporting schedules.
• Knowledge of project cost controls, scheduling methodologies, and Earned Value Management (EVM) principles.
• Strong Excel skills for data analysis and reporting.
• Experience evaluating project schedules, identifying variances, and tracking performance.
• Ability to collaborate with engineering teams and manage multiple priorities.

Aufgaben

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using Primavera P6 or MS Project.
• Monitor budgets, expenditures, forecasts, and cost performance against baselines.
• Support EVM activities, including cost and schedule performance analysis.
• Perform critical path analysis and recommend corrective actions.
• Track milestones, deliverables, and overall project progress.
• Prepare monthly performance reports with cost analysis and earned value metrics.
• Analyze project risks and suggest improvements to scheduling and cost efficiency.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and stakeholders to develop reports.
• Develop customized reports and analyze data using Excel and project controls software.
• Support improvements to controls procedures and scheduling methodologies.
• For experienced staff, provide guidance and present findings to leadership.

Kenntnisse

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Multi-project management

Excel data analysis

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Science

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Deltek Cobra

Jobbeschreibung

Project Controls Engineer (Level I or II) – Scheduling & Cost Management

Location: East Lansing, MI

Salary: $75,000–$115,000 annually, depending on experience and position level

About the Opportunity

We are seeking Project Controls Engineers at both Level I and Level II to support complex engineering and scientific projects at Michigan State University's Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB).

These positions will support the Experimental Systems Division, focusing on project scheduling, cost management, Earned Value Management (EVM), and project performance reporting.

The ideal candidates will have experience with Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project, strong analytical and cost control skills, and the ability to collaborate with engineering and project management teams.

We are considering professionals with 3+ years of relevant experience, with responsibilities and compensation aligned to their experience level.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update detailed project schedules using Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project.


• Monitor project budgets, expenditures, forecasts, and cost performance against established baselines.


• Support Earned Value Management (EVM) activities, including cost and schedule performance analysis.


• Perform critical path analysis, identify schedule variances, and recommend corrective actions.


• Track project milestones, deliverables, and overall progress across complex technical projects.


• Prepare monthly project performance reports, including cost analysis, schedule updates, and earned value metrics.


• Analyze project risks and provide recommendations to improve scheduling, cost efficiency, and project execution.


• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, Control Account Managers, and technical stakeholders.


• Develop customized reports and analyze project data using Microsoft Excel and project controls software.


• Support improvements to project controls procedures, reporting processes, and scheduling methodologies.


• For more experienced professionals, provide technical guidance to project teams and present performance findings to project leadership.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or a related technical field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.


• 3+ years of experience in project controls, project scheduling, cost engineering, or related functions.


• 3+ years of hands‑on experience with Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project, including developing, maintaining, and reporting project schedules.


• Knowledge of project cost controls, scheduling methodologies, and Earned Value Management (EVM) principles.


• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including data analysis and reporting.


• Experience evaluating project schedules, identifying variances, and tracking project performance.


• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills.


• Ability to collaborate with engineering teams and manage multiple project priorities.

Level II – Additional Qualifications

Candidates considered for the more senior position should also possess:

• 5–8 years of relevant project controls or scheduling experience.


• 5+ years of experience using Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project.


• Demonstrated experience with Earned Value Management (EVM), cost performance analysis, and project reporting.


• Experience with Deltek Cobra Earned Value Management Software.


• Strong knowledge of critical path analysis, cost forecasting, schedule variance analysis, and baseline management.


• Ability to independently analyze complex project data and provide recommendations to leadership.


• Experience providing technical guidance to project teams and presenting project performance findings.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting Department of Energy (DOE), Department of Defense (DoD), National Science Foundation (NSF), or other federally funded technical projects.


• Familiarity with PMBOK and formal project management methodologies.


• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.


• Experience with Primavera P6 Enterprise Project Portfolio Management.


• Experience supporting large-scale engineering, research, scientific, or other technically complex projects.

Compensation

Project Controls Engineer I: $75,000–$90,000 annually

Project Controls Engineer II: $85,000–$115,000 annually

Position level and compensation will be determined based on qualifications, relevant experience, and technical expertise.