Senior Project Controls Engineer

Consultaegis; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare, dental, and vision

401(k) + employer match

Life and AD&D coverage

Voluntary life and critical illness

Life Assistance Program

Paid Time Off + 10 holidays

Wellness Program

Team events

Job summary

Aegis Companies in Joliet, IL seeks a Project Controls Engineer to develop, manage, and monitor CPM schedules across project lifecycles. You will collaborate with project managers and site staff to ensure on-time delivery and budget adherence.

Responsibilities include baseline development, progress updates, critical path analysis, and monthly reporting. Expect 5+ years in project controls for vertical construction and proficiency with Primavera P6; travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Five+ years in project controls and CPM scheduling for vertical construction.
• Experience in developing schedules for projects over $50M.
• BS in architecture, engineering, construction, PM, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Proficiency with Primavera P6 and strong document interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and monitor CPM schedules for construction projects.
• Review documents to create baseline schedules with all dates, activities, and milestones.
• Perform progress updates and generate comprehensive reporting.
• Conduct critical path analyses and propose corrective actions.
• Prepare monthly reporting packages and validate progress on site.
• Communicate status to management and stakeholders; support risk assessment.
• Develop metrics, KPIs, and resource/cost reporting.

Skills

CPM scheduling

Project controls

Scheduling analysis

Multi-project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction-related field

Tools

Oracle 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 critical path method (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 the contractor’s progress and present it 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.
• One or more years of experience in project controls for data centers.
• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, construction, project management, or a related field. This requirement may be waived with two 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 $50M.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• AACEI PSP or PMI-SP certifications preferred.
• This role may include travel to site construction locations within the region.

Benefits and Perks:

• Healthcare, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) + employer match
• Life and AD&D coverage 100% employer‑paid
• Voluntary life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance
• Life Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off + 10 paid holidays
• Wellness Program
• Squishy rhinos
• Team events

The pay range for this role is:

90,000 - 130,000 USD per year (Joliet, IL)