Sr Project Control Specialist

Zachry Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent engineering firm in Houston seeks a detail-oriented Senior Project Controls Specialist with at least 10 years of experience in project controls within the Energy and Chemicals sector. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing achievable project schedules and managing cost disciplines. Proficiency in Primavera P6 and strong communication skills are essential. This role offers the opportunity to lead important projects, ensuring timely completion and stakeholder satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10+ years of experience in project controls focused on Energy and Chemicals.
• Proven record in leading project controls efforts.
• Excellent understanding of Cost Management and Estimating.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing project scope for Project Controls tasks.
• Prepare realistic achievable schedules integrating various schedules.
• Monitor progress against project schedules and prepare reports.

Skills

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Excel

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Job Description

Zachry Engineering Corporation (ZEC) is looking for a detail-oriented Senior Project Controls Specialist who is highly qualified in Primavera P6 scheduling engineering projects to work in our Houston Westchase office. This is a great opportunity to work on a challenging project for a well-known client in the industry. The ideal candidate will produce and maintain all cost and schedule functions, both internal and external, on assigned projects while maintaining company standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist the project manager in developing project scope of work for required Project Controls tasks
• Study and understand all relevant project documents pertaining to the preparation of schedules
• Work with all relevant project and discipline personnel to prepare schedules
• Convert the scope of work document into a logically linked, resourced project schedule
• Prepare realistic, achievable schedules using logical networks and where necessary integrate engineering, procurement, and construction schedules with an emphasis on the engineering and procurement pieces
• Develop progress curves and manpower histograms
• Monitor progress against project schedule and prepare progress reports
• Collect expended man-hours and prepare Earned Value reports and analysis
• Prepare, review, and ensure the timely issue of all relevant reports to stakeholders
• Verbally and in writing advise project management and discipline personnel on impacts, and contingencies and generally guide the scopes towards the earliest possible finish
• Provide realistic resource forecast data at a project and corporate level
• Provide input into the budget forecasting process
• Train, encourage, and provide guidance to planning engineers, junior and assistant personnel
• Manage cost discipline to ensure accurate and timely control and forecasting of man-hour budgets and ensure that the impact of all change requests is properly assessed and included in the schedules
• Participate in schedule and project risk analysis as required
• Analyze progress and effects on schedule and advise necessary corrective actions

Qualifications

• High school diploma with previous experience in other functional areas.
• Minimum of 10+ years of experience in project controls with a focus on the Energy and Chemicals engineering industry.
• Experience developing and maintaining engineering schedules.
• Leads project meetings and makes presentations.
• Problem‑solving skills, ability to resolve complex situations with appropriate management.
• Requires excellent working knowledge of project management software, specifically Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, and Excel.
• Must have a proven record and experience leading the project controls effort on assigned projects.
• Must have an understanding of the basic principles of project management.
• Requires an excellent general understanding of Cost Management, Estimating, and Change Control.
• Must have a high degree of computer literacy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact with staff at all levels.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree