Project Controls Specialist

Lexicon, Inc.; Calvert (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

HSA with Employer contributions

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Income Benefits

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

401(k)

Job summary

Lexicon, Inc. in Calvert, Alabama is seeking a Project Controls Specialist responsible for supporting construction projects through cost control, scheduling, and performance analysis. The ideal candidate will develop detailed project schedules using Primavera P6 and monitor costs to ensure alignment with budget.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering and 3 to 7 years of project controls experience. The position offers benefits such as health insurance and a 401(k).

Qualifications

• 3–7+ years of experience in project controls, scheduling, or cost engineering within construction.
• Experience supporting large-scale EPC commercial, industrial, or infrastructure projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage detailed project schedules using Primavera P6.
• Monitor and analyze schedule performance and critical path impacts.
• Track project costs against budgets and identify variances.
• Support budget setup and assist with change management reporting.
• Participate in project meetings and provide updates on project controls.

Skills

Scheduling

Cost Control

Performance Analysis

Risk Identification

Primavera P6

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Lexicon offers a unique combination of capabilities. Our services include construction management, fabrication, erection, mechanical installation, and plant maintenance for heavy industrial, commercial, and roadway projects, as well as a full spectrum of golf course construction and management services.

The Project Controls Specialist is responsible for supporting the successful delivery of construction projects through comprehensive cost control, scheduling, forecasting, and performance analysis. This role ensures projects are executed in alignment with budget, schedule, and contractual requirements by providing accurate reporting, proactive risk identification, and data‑driven insights.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and manage detailed project schedules, including establishing baseline schedules aligned with project scope, milestones, and contractual requirements using Primavera P6 software.
• Monitor and analyze schedule performance, including critical path impacts and potential delays, perform schedule risk analysis, and support development and implementation of mitigation and recovery plans.
• Track and analyze project costs against budgets, including productivity, labor, and material expenditures, identify variances, and support informed decision‑making.
• Develop and maintain cost forecasts, support budget setup and cost coding structures, and assist with change management and earned value management (EVM) reporting.
• Partner with Project Managers, Superintendents, and Estimating teams to ensure alignment, and contribute to preconstruction efforts through scheduling and cost input.
• Participate in project meetings to provide project controls updates and ensure compliance with company standards, client requirements, and contractual obligations.
• The ability to work overtime and maintain regular, punctual attendance is required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field (preferred)
• 3–7+ years of experience in project controls, scheduling, or cost engineering within construction
• Experience supporting large‑scale EPC commercial, industrial, or infrastructure projects preferred

You must be legally authorized to work in the United States for our company without the need for current or future visa sponsorship. The company does not provide employment visa sponsorship.

Physical Demands

Must be able to sit and work directly on a computer for extended periods of time. Should be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds occasionally.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• HSA with Employer contributions
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Income Benefits
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• 401(k)