Senior Project Controls Engineer

Rosendin; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP – Employee Stock Ownership

401 K

Annual bonus program

PTO 17 days + 10 holidays

Sick leave 3 days/year

Bereavement leave 3 days/year

Jury Duty 3 days/year

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Disability Income Protection

Job summary

Rosendin seeks a Senior Project Controls Engineer to lead complex audits, develop robust WBS structures, and mentor project controls personnel within our Project Controls Group. You will collaborate across regions to standardize processes, drive continuous improvement, and ensure readiness for project startup and execution.

Ideal candidates bring 5–7 years of construction project controls experience, strong analytical skills, and expert proficiency with Excel, Smartsheet, and Power BI.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• 5–7 years of experience in project controls or project engineering in construction with leadership.
• Expert-level understanding of WBS design, planning principles, and project controls systems.
• Proven ability to lead audits, mentor junior staff, and influence cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills; proficient in enterprise project coordination platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and validation of WBS and task code structures for complex or high-risk projects.
• Guide and mentor Project Controls Engineers and Data Specialists in project setup, auditing, and reporting practices.
• Conduct advanced audits of project setup and baseline documentation to ensure alignment with PCG protocols and enterprise standards.
• Collaborate with PCMs and RPCMs to implement best practices and drive consistency across regions and business units.
• Provide technical leadership during project startup phases, including readiness planning, scope alignment, and controls integration.
• Identify systemic issues in project controls processes and recommend improvements to templates, workflows, and tools.
• Represent the PCG in cross-departmental initiatives and enterprise-level planning efforts.
• Maintain thorough documentation of findings, recommendations, and support activities.

Skills

Auditing

Mentoring

Cross-functional

Analytical

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Smartsheet

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Whether you’re a recent grad or a seasoned professional, you can experience meaningful career growth at Rosendin. Enjoy a true sense of ownership as you work with a proven industry leader on some of the most exciting and high-profile projects in the nation. We offer a wide range of job opportunities, competitive compensation, full benefits, an Employee Stock Ownership Plan and more.

Why Rosendin?

Committed. Innovative. Engaged.

If you’re looking to take your career to the next level and work with some of the best and brightest in the industry, we want to hear from you. Since our founding over 100+ years ago, Rosendin has been driven to positively impact the communities where we live and work. We are an organization built on integrity and we have a culture that empowers people, embraces diversity, and inspires everyone to do their best. As one of the largest EMPLOYEE-OWNED electrical contractors in the United States, you will have the unique benefit of being a shareholder at a company that is experiencing tremendous growth and success. When our people succeed and fuel our success, we reward them. We'd love to have you as a shareholder!

Your Next Opportunity

The Senior Project Controls Engineer is a highly skilled technical leader within Rosendin’s internal Project Controls Group (PCG). This role supports and mentors Project Controls Engineers and Data Specialists while partnering closely with Project Controls Leads to ensure project controls excellence across the enterprise. The Senior Engineer leads complex audits, drives standardization efforts, and contributes to the development of tools and processes that enhance project startup readiness and execution consistency. This role is designed for professionals with advanced competencies who operate with moderate supervision and gradually increase their autonomy. The focus is on leadership in technical execution, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the development and validation of WBS and task code structures for complex or high-risk projects.
• Guide and mentor Project Controls Engineers and Data Specialists in project setup, auditing, and reporting practices.
• Conduct advanced audits of project setup and baseline documentation to ensure alignment with PCG protocols and enterprise standards.
• Collaborate with PCMs and RPCMs to implement best practices and drive consistency across regions and business units.
• Provide technical leadership during project startup phases, including readiness planning, scope alignment, and controls integration.
• Identify systemic issues in project controls processes and recommend improvements to templates, workflows, and tools.
• Represent the PCG in cross-departmental initiatives and enterprise-level planning efforts.
• Maintain thorough documentation of findings, recommendations, and support activities.

What You Bring To Us

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related technical field.
• 5-7 years of experience in project controls or project engineering roles within construction, with demonstrated leadership in technical execution.

What You’ll Need To Be Successful

• Expert-level understanding of WBS design, planning principles, and project controls systems.
• Proven ability to lead audits, mentor junior staff, and influence cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Proficient in Excel, Smartsheet, Power BI, and enterprise project coordination platforms.

Travel

• 0 – 25%

Working Conditions

• General work environment - sitting for long periods, standing, walking, typing, carrying, pushing, bending.
• Work is conducted primarily indoors with varying environmental conditions such as fluorescent lighting and air conditioning.
• Noise level is usually low to medium.
• Occasional lifting of up to 30 lbs.

Rosendin is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are considered regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

YOU Matter – Our Benefits

• ESOP – Employee Stock Ownership
• 401 K
• Annual bonus program based upon performance, profitability, and achievement
• 17 PTO days per year plus 10 paid holidays
• 3 days of paid sick leave each year
• 3 days of paid Bereavement leave each year
• 3 days of paid Jury Duty
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Bonding Leave
• Term Life, AD&D Insurance, and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Disability Income Protection Insurance
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Plans (Health and Dependent Care)
• Charitable Giving Match with our Rosendin Foundation

Our success is rooted in our people. We all come together around long-term vision and a sense of shared ownership. As a group, we do whatever it takes to ensure the success of our business…and your career.

Rosendin is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are considered regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, age (over 40), or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.