Project Controls Lead

Hatch Ltd.; Gary (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hatch Ltd. in Gary, IN is seeking a Site Project Controls Lead to oversee cost, planning, and reporting across an integrated engineering team. You will drive estimating, budgeting, trend analysis and change management for EPCM projects with a focus on delivering value and quality outcomes.

This role requires 5+ years in project controls leadership, strong communication, and proven ability to mentor staff. Join our Project Delivery Group in Gary to support world-class execution in mining, energy

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in engineering or relevant discipline or equivalent related experience.
• 5 years relevant post graduate experience in managerial position and a minimum of 10 years’ experience in a project environment with detailed knowledge of Estimating, Cost Control, Planning, and Quantity Surveying.
• Experience in high valued, multi-discipline EPCM environment projects from inception to close out.
• Ability to work under pressure and a key factor is that the incumbent is deliverables driven.
• Broad business acumen including risk assessment and management.
• Facilitation, negotiation skills and report writing skills.
• Must demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team environment.
• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to convey project technical information to project managers, clients and peers.
• Must demonstrate organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task, prioritize, take direction, and provide direction to others ensuring the quality of deliverables.
• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions

Responsibilities

• Develops, maintains and reports project cost information, including budgets, commitments, expenditure, forecast and variance on direct costs as well as planned, actual, estimate to go and variance on indirect costs including EPCM services plus invoice management and payment.
• Managing the Project Control resources allocated to the project by leading and directing sub-ordinates so that they are motivated and have access to the required resources in order to meet the work objectives set for them.
• Manage and mentor Project Controls team to ensure that staff has an understanding of what is expected of them and has the necessary skills to execute the requirements.
• Prepare set-up plan, assign project controls staff, conduct project controls kick-off meeting and commence set-up.
• Confirm progress measurement and earned value methodology and initiate progress reporting.
• Verify project controls execution plan, trend gaps and distribute to Project Manager.
• Confirm project authority delegation matrix and once approved by Project Manager, distribute via document control as per distribution matrix.
• Initiate and confirm periodic reporting and meeting requirements including the content, format and frequency. Publish the project reporting calendar showing cut-off dates, submission due dates and issues dates.

Skills

Project Controls

Cost Management

Planning/Scheduling

Estimating

Team Leadership

Education

Post-secondary engineering or related discipline

Job description

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Date: Aug 10, 2026

Location: Gary, IN, US

Company: Hatch

Requisition ID:101208

Job Category:Project Controls

Location:Gary,IN,United States

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 70 years of business and technical expertise in mining , energy , and infrastructure ,our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally.

Join our Project Delivery Group (PDG), a dynamic team of professionals passionately committed to world-classproject delivery across the globe.With expertise in sustainable studies, asset building and operations, and industry-leading efficiencies, our best-in-class team leverages methodologies, governance and systems that are unparalleled in theengineering space. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

Hatch is currently seeking a Site Project Controls Lead to join our team in Gary, IN. As a Project Controls Lead you will be part of an integrated engineering team and be responsible for the overall delivery of Project Controls, including Estimating, Cost Management, Planning and Scheduling, EPCM Control, Project Accounting, Trend and Change Management, Progress Measurement and Evaluation and Project Reporting.

Responsibilities

• Develops, maintains and reports project cost information, including budgets, commitments, expenditure, forecast and variance on direct costs as well as planned, actual, estimate to go and variance on indirect costs including EPCM services plus invoice management and payment.


• Managing the Project Control resources allocated to the project by leading and directing sub-ordinates so that they are motivated and have access to the required resources in order to meet the work objectives set for them.


• Manage and mentor Project Controls team to ensure that staff has an understanding of what is expected of them and has the necessary skills to execute the requirements.


• Prepare set-up plan, assign project controls staff, conduct project controls kick-off meeting and commence set-up.


• Confirm progress measurement and earned value methodology and initiate progress reporting.


• Verify project controls execution plan, trend gaps and distribute to Project Manager.


• Confirm project authority delegation matrix and once approved by Project Manager, distribute via document control as per distribution matrix.


• Initiate and confirm periodic reporting and meeting requirements including the content, format and frequency. Publish the project reporting calendar showing cut-off dates, submission due dates and issues dates.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in engineering or relevant discipline or equivalent related experience.


• 5 years relevant post graduate experience in managerial position and a minimum of 10 years’ experience in a project environment with detailed knowledge of Estimating, Cost Control, Planning, and Quantity Surveying.


• Experience in high valued, multi-discipline EPCM environment projects from inception to close out.


• Ability to work under pressure and a key factor is that the incumbent is deliverables driven.


• Broad business acumen including risk assessment and management.


• Facilitation, negotiation skills and report writing skills.


• Must demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team environment.


• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to convey project technical information to project managers, clients and peers.


• Must demonstrate organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task, prioritize, take direction, and provide direction to others ensuring the quality of deliverables.


• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions

We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.

Nearest Major Market: Gary
Nearest Secondary Market: Chicago