Senior Project Controls Engineer — Nationwide Travel

P&E Constructors, LLC; Pleasant Prairie, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k)

Company-paid premiums

Paid time off

Job summary

P&E Constructors, LLC is seeking a Project Controls Engineer to lead cost control, forecasting, scheduling support, and financial analysis on complex construction and industrial projects. This role partners with Project Management, Operations, Finance, and Procurement to ensure accurate performance tracking and proactive risk management.

The position requires independent leadership across multiple projects, mentoring junior engineers, and advancing project controls standards while supporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, Business, or related field preferred.
• 5-7 years of experience in project controls, cost engineering, or project management support in industrial/construction environments.
• Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, scheduling, and cost management principles.
• Experience with large capital projects and multi-discipline construction.
• Advanced Excel and project controls software knowledge; Procore experience; ERP familiarity (COINS preferred).
• Understanding of billing, cash flow management, EVM, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead project cost control functions including budgeting, forecasting, cash flow analysis, earned value management, and cost reporting.
• Develop, maintain, and analyze detailed project forecasts, trends, commitments, accruals, and EAC projections.
• Monitor project performance against budgets and schedules; prepare detailed cost reports and KPI dashboards.
• Support development of project schedules, resource loading, progress measurement systems, and tracking tools.
• Coordinate with Project Managers and Finance for revenue recognition and month-end close.
• Drive risk identification, corrective actions for cost overruns, and process improvements.
• Mentor junior Project Controls staff and lead continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Strong forecasting and cost trending

Excellent communication

Stakeholder management

Multitasking in fast-paced projects

Analytical problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Excel

Procore

COINS ERP

Job description

P&E Constructors, LLC is seeking a Project Controls Engineer to lead cost control, forecasting, scheduling support, and financial analysis on complex construction and industrial projects. This role partners with Project Management, Operations, Finance, and Procurement to ensure accurate performance tracking and proactive risk management.

The position requires independent leadership across multiple projects, mentoring junior engineers, and advancing project controls standards while supporting