Project Controls Specialist

CB&I; Plainfield (IL); On-site; USD 79,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

CB&I is seeking a Project Controls Specialist to join our regional operations. You will lead financial management, scheduling, reporting, and risk activities for EPC projects managed by the team.

Under guidance from the Manager, Project Controls, you will develop budgets, monitor spends, create forecasts, and support change management and client reporting. Travel to project sites may be required. This role requires strong analytical skills and collaboration across functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering or construction management preferred.
• 5+ years EPC experience in project controls.
• Experience with Primavera P6 scheduling and cost management.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and databases.

Responsibilities

• Lead CBS creation and budget development from estimates.
• Manage project budgets through execution and closeout.
• Develop WBS and project schedule with regular updates.
• Report progress, forecasts, changes, and risks.

Skills

Primavera P6

Cost analysis

JDE Enterprise

Education

Engineering or Construction Management degree

Tools

JDE Enterprise

Cost accounting software

Job description

Company Overview

CB&I delivers integrated storage and asset‑management solutions that help customers operate safely, reliably, and efficiently across the lifecycle of their facilities. Through our two global business units - Storage Solutions, the world leader in tanks, terminals, and storage systems, and Asset Solutions, a leading provider of operations, management, wells and decommissioning services - we combine technical excellence with execution capability to extend asset life, optimize performance, and maximize value.

Company Overview

CB&I delivers integrated storage and asset‑management solutions that help customers operate safely, reliably, and efficiently across the lifecycle of their facilities. Through our two global business units - Storage Solutions, the world leader in tanks, terminals, and storage systems, and Asset Solutions, a leading provider of operations, management, wells and decommissioning services - we combine technical excellence with execution capability to extend asset life, optimize performance, and maximize value.

Overview

The Project Controls Specialist works with the project team with responsibility in the planning and scheduling, financial management, project reporting, change management, progress measurement & risk management activities.

Responsibilities

With guidance from the Manager, Project Controls:

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities - Financial Management

• Creation of the CBS and original budgets from the as-sold estimates developed by Estimating.
• Ongoing management of project budgets through contract execution and closeout.
• Monitors commitments & actual spends, analyzing, providing guidance and reporting impacts.
• Collaboration with Finance & Accounting and client representatives regarding financial reporting.
• Implementation and ongoing management and reporting of financial forecasts.
• Supports the project invoicing process.

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities - Planning And Scheduling

• Lead the development of the WBS and project schedule, working with the project team.
• Provide support to operations regarding personnel requirements.
• Facilitate regular updates and critical path schedule analysis.
• Participate in schedule review meetings and recommend solutions or recovery plans to impacts or delays.
• Analyze and report schedule impacts.
• Participate in planning sessions for the project.

Other Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities

• Understand and ensure compliance with contractual requirements and adherence to internal controls and procedures.
• Develop and implement the progress measurement process, provide updates and reports regularly.
• Support the Change Management process including identification of change, estimating, pricing and provide regular reporting both internally and with the client.
• Regular review and analysis regarding the Risk Management process.
• Development and ongoing management of internal and client reporting. Providing support to the Project Manager during management and client reviews.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Engineering or Construction Management preferred
• 5+ years of EPC experience in the Project Controls discipline.
• Experience with Project Controls schedule and cost software.
• Skilled in MS Excel and Databases
• Organizational Level: N5+
• Reports to: Manager, Project Controls
• Permanent work location: Regional Operations Office
• May be temporarily assigned to Project Sites
• Cost Forecast Accuracy
• Schedule quality and compliance
• Meeting deadlines for Reporting & Report quality.
• Continuous improvement and self-development
• Contribution to Project Performance (Cost, Schedule, Progress, Change & Risk Management)

Skills and Behaviors

• Experienced in project scheduling techniques and proficient in Primavera P6.
• Experienced in cost analysis & estimate at completion forecasting with experience working in JDE Enterprise (preferred) or other cost accounting software.
• Familiar with estimating, change management, progress measurement & risk management techniques.
• Construction experience and planning acumen.
• Ability to understand and interpret contract provisions.
• Strong analytical skills & ability to apply innovative solutions to solve complex problems.
• Ability to multi-task and manage tight deadlines.
• Has depth and breadth of experience in the Project Controls discipline; integrates knowledge of business and functional priorities.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Willing and able to travel for business trips, meetings or training.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Proactively embraces and promotes the company’s values and culture, including diversity & inclusion and a healthy and safe work environment

Benefits

CB&I is proud to offer eligible employees a robust package of benefits, including major medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k)-matching program, FSA/HSA programs, long- and short-term disability options, life insurance, and AD&D. We also offer eligible employees paid holidays and paid time off. Benefits eligibility for permanent positions may vary by full‑time or part‑time roles, location, or position.

In accordance with applicable local and state laws or regulations, the compensation listed is the current estimated range for the position. Final offer details and future compensation may be determined by multiple factors, including, but not limited to, geographic location, market compensation data, skills, experience, and other relevant factors. Please discuss any compensation‑related questions with your recruiter during the interview process.

Pay Range USD $78,748-$98,435