Project Controls Specialist (Central Oregon; Pittsburgh, PA; ...)

McCarl's LLC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading heavy industrial engineering firm is seeking a skilled Project Controls Specialist to manage budget and schedule activities. The role involves collaboration with project teams and requires strong communication skills and proficiency in project management tools. This is a full-time position offering growth opportunities in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project controls experience in relevant sectors.
• Experience with large capital programs and maintaining EPC schedules.

Responsibilities

• Manage schedule and budget activities across project portfolio.
• Collaborate with project teams on budgets, forecasts, and schedules.
• Analyze and report on cost variances and resource planning.

Skills

Communication

Team Collaboration

Education

Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Primavera

ERP Systems

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Project Controls Specialist (Central Oregon; Pittsburgh, PA; ...)

Overview

McCarl’s Technical Services (MTS) is a leading heavy industrial engineering and construction firm specializing in the design and construction of complex projects across various sectors, including chemical, minerals & metals, power, oil & gas, pharmaceutical, and manufacturing. We are seeking an experienced and motivated Project Control Specialist to support our Project Delivery team.

As MTS continues to grow and expand nationally, we are looking for dedicated, innovative, and forward-thinking professionals to join our team. We value contributions and support career development, investing in our people to help them reach their full potential. Join us and be part of a thriving company with endless growth opportunities.

General Purpose:

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Project Control Specialist (PCS) to manage schedule and budget activities across our project portfolio. This includes project control activities such as cost and progress management, forecasting, planning, scheduling, and project reporting. The role involves collaborating with project team members on budgets, forecasts, schedules, and monthly cost updates.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Create and work within Cost and Work Breakdown Structures (CBS-WBS)
• Provide operational support to Project Managers and project teams throughout the project lifecycle
• Create project budgets from as-sold estimates
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Finance & Accounting on financial reporting and forecasting
• Analyze and report on cost variances, cash flow, and resource planning
• Assist with developing and maintaining resource-loaded project schedules
• Lead schedule reviews with site staff, project engineers, and clients
• Define progress reporting rules of credit for projects
• Analyze and report schedule impacts
• Track critical activities and changes to the critical path
• Run critical path reports and support analysis
• Coordinate multiple schedule inputs into a master schedule

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of related project controls experience (Cost Specialist, Scheduler) in sectors like refining, oil & gas, petrochemicals, metals, or engineering capital projects
• 10+ years of project controls experience can substitute for a degree
• Experience with large capital programs, pre-construction programming, and maintaining EPC multi-disciplinary schedules
• Experience managing contractor relationships and industry best practices
• Proficiency with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems; Vista Viewpoint experience is a plus
• Understanding of cost and progress management, critical path method scheduling using Primavera
• Excellent communication skills, ability to build strong relationships, and team collaboration skills
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint; occasional travel may be required

Additional Information:

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

This is a full-time position. Salary range to be discussed.