Senior Project Controls Engineer

Consultaegis

Ashburn (VA)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 165,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare, dental & vision insurance

401(k) + employer match

Life and AD&D coverage (employer-paid)

Voluntary life, accident & critical-Il

Hospital indemnity insurance

Life Assistance Program

Paid Time Off + 10 holidays

Wellness Program

Squishy rhinos

Team events

Job summary

The Aegis Companies seek a Project Controls Engineer to deliver CPM scheduling and project control services for construction programs. You will collaborate with client project managers, construction professionals, and stakeholders to develop, manage, and monitor schedules through the project life cycle.

Applicants should have 5+ years in project controls, a relevant bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, and strong communication skills. Travel to site locations in the region may be required.

Qualifications

Five+ years of experience in project controls and CPM scheduling within vertical construction.
Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, construction, project management, or related field (waived with 5+ years vertical construction experience).
Proficiency in Oracle Primavera P6 and ability to interpret construction documents.
Familiarity with construction means, methods, and sequences.

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and monitor CPM schedules for construction projects.
Review documents to create baseline schedules with dates, activities, and milestones.
Produce progress schedule updates with reporting narratives.
Analyze schedules to advise on execution goals and corrective actions.
Conduct critical path analyses and risk review within project schedules.
Perform site walks for progress validation and monthly reporting.
Review contractor progress and present to management for decisions.
Develop metrics, KPIs, and benchmarks for program reporting.
Manage costs and resources, and provide related reporting.

Skills

Project controls

CPM scheduling

Primavera P6

Interpret construction docs

Contractual planning knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, construction, project management, or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

The Aegis Companies provide expert project control services to the construction industry's most respected contractors, owners, and operators. Headquartered in Silver Spring, MD, we employ driven professionals dedicated to keeping construction projects on time and within budget.

Aegis provides all new employees with the training, opportunities, and tools to be the top project controls professionals in the industry. Experienced construction professionals contribute their unique experience and ideas to strengthen our organization. Employees new to the industry learn the “Aegis way” and earn the opportunity to become trusted senior staff.

With over two decades of experience solving the industry's toughest challenges, our regional offices throughout the United States and Europe enable our team members to work on projects anywhere in the world.

About the Role

We seek a Project Controls Engineer to provide scheduling support services to our valued clients. This position will work with a team of professionals, including client project managers, construction professionals, and project stakeholders, to develop, manage, and monitor CPM schedules and project control systems throughout a project's life cycle. If you are ready for an opportunity with tremendous growth potential, join our team!

General responsibilities include:

Development, maintenance, and monitoring of construction CPM Schedules.
Review project documents and specifications to accurately develop baseline schedules, including all required dates, activities, and milestones.
Perform progress schedule updates to include comprehensive reporting and narratives.
Review project schedules and provide recommendations based on execution goals.
Perform critical path analyses, identify schedule‑related problems, and recommend corrective actions.
Conduct site walks for progress validation and prepare monthly reporting packages for the project site team.
Review contractor’s progress and present to management for decision‑making.
Develop metrics, KPIs, and benchmarks to support the program.
Cost and resource management and reporting.
Identification and evaluation of risk and impacts within project schedules.
Communicate project status and challenges effectively .
Meet with project teams, clients, owners, and various stakeholders.

Requirements:

Five or more years of experience in project controls and CPM scheduling within the vertical construction industry.
Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, construction, project management, or a related field. This requirement may be waived with five or more years of direct, vertical construction industry experience.
Proficiency in Oracle Primavera P6 .
Ability to accurately interpret construction documents.
Knowledge of construction means, methods, and sequences.
Experience developing construction project schedules for projects over $100M.
Cost and resource management and reporting.
Familiarity with contractual clauses as they apply to planning and scheduling.
Excellent oral and written communication skills .
Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
AACEI PSP or PMI‑SP certification(s) preferred.
This role may include travel to site construction locations within the region.