Senior Project Controls Engineer

Samsung Austin Semiconductor, LLC.; Taylor (TX); On-site; USD 106,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance and 401(k) matching

Onsite café and workout facilities

Paid maternity and paternity leave

PTO + 2 personal holidays and 10 fixed

Wellness incentives

Job summary

Samsung Austin Semiconductor is seeking a Project Controls Engineer to oversee cost, scheduling, and the Integrated Change Management process from project start to finish. This high-visibility role ensures financial integrity and on-time delivery by synthesizing data from engineering, procurement, and construction teams.

You will develop and present weekly and monthly dashboards, manage a Change Control Board, and collaborate with stakeholders to prevent overruns and secure funding aligned with

Qualifications

• Expert-level experience in Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project.
• Experience managing a Change Control Board (CCB) or formal change log.
• Ability to perform financial forecasting, track expenditures, and manage cost allocations.
• Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Finance (or equivalent industry experience).
• Advanced MS Office skills for dashboards and reports.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end workflow for all project deviations—from request to baseline update.
• Maintain the budget and schedule as the source of truth, vetting changes for auditability.
• Act as hub between Engineering, Procurement, Contracts, and Construction to align milestones with funding.
• Identify potential cost or schedule overruns and develop corrective action plans.
• Provide projections of total project costs and remaining funding requirements.
• Develop and present weekly/monthly dashboards highlighting KPIs, variances, and risks.
• Analyze contractor claims against contract terms to avoid overpayment.

Skills

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

CCB management

Forecasting

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Engineering, Construction Management, or Finance degree

Job description

About Samsung Austin Semiconductor

Samsung is a world leader in advanced semiconductor technology, founded on the belief that the pursuit of excellence creates a better world. At Samsung Austin Semiconductor, we are Innovating Today to Power the Devices of Tomorrow. Come innovate with us!

Position Summary

The Project Controls Engineer serves as the primary technical integration hub for the project's financial and operational health. This role is responsible for the rigorous oversight of cost, scheduling, and the Integrated Change Management process to ensure the project remains on time and within budget. By synthesizing data from engineering, procurement, and construction teams, the Project Controls Engineer provides the visibility needed for early risk detection and evidence-based decision‑making. This is a high‑visibility role focused on maintaining financial integrity and schedule precision from project initiation through completion.

Role and Responsibilities

Here’s What You’ll Be Responsible For:

• Leading the end‑to‑end workflow for all project deviations— from initial request and impact analysis to final baseline update.
• Maintaining the “Source of Truth” for the project's budget and schedule, ensuring any changes are vetted and documented for audit purposes.
• Acting as the “hub” between Engineering, Procurement, Contracts, and Construction to ensure milestones align with funding.
• Proactively identifying potential cost or schedule overruns and collaborating with management to create corrective action plans.
• Providing accurate projections of total project costs and identifying remaining funding requirements to prevent budget shortfalls.
• Developing and presenting weekly/monthly dashboards that highlight KPIs, variances, and critical risks to stakeholders.
• Analyzing contractor claims against the actual contract terms to ensure the company is not overpaying for change orders.

Skills and Qualifications

Here’s What You’ll Need:

• Expert‑level experience in Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project (this is the primary tool for their “what‑if” modeling and baseline management).
• Proven experience managing a Change Control Board (CCB) or a formal change log, including the ability to perform holistic impact assessments (cost + schedule + quality).
• Ability to perform financial forecasting, track expenditures against a budget, and manage cost allocations.
• A degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Finance (or equivalent extensive industry experience).
• Advanced MS Office skills (Excel/PowerPoint) with the ability to turn raw data from multiple departments into executive‑level dashboards and reports.

The current base salary range for this role is between $106,000- $145,000. Individual base pay rates will depend on factors including duties, work location, education, skills, qualifications and experience. Total compensation for this position will include a competitive benefits package and may include participation in company incentive compensation programs, which are based on factors to include organizational and individual performance.

Total Rewards

At Samsung Austin Semiconductor, base pay is just one part of our total compensation package. The base compensation for this role will depend on education, experience, skills, and location. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and 401(k) matching with immediate vesting
• Onsite café(s) and workout facilities
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Paid time off (PTO) + 2 personal holidays and 10 regular holidays
• Wellness incentives and MORE
• Eligible full‑time employees (salaried or hourly) may also receive MBO bonuses based on company, division, and individual performance.

All positions at Samsung Austin Semiconductor are full‑time on‑site.

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