Underground Project Controls Engineer

P&C Recruiting | H.R.; South Carolina; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

P&C Recruiting | H.R. is seeking a Project Controls Engineer to oversee scheduling, planning, estimating, and cost control for heavy industrial projects. You will develop and update master schedules, verify contractor schedules, and support cost reporting across multi-project environments.

The role requires strong English communication, experience with project scheduling software, and a background in plant or mine-related construction. Proficiency in MS Project and MS Office is essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years relevant plant construction experience such as process plants, power plants, etc.
• Knowledge of standards and regulations for construction on mine sites.
• Mine process plants projects experience preferred.
• Engineering degree in a related discipline highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Track progress and cost; develop work schedules and WBS structures.
• Collect site progress data and assemble progress reports.
• Update master and project schedules regularly.
• Review contractor baseline/updated schedules for accuracy and compliance.
• Assist in reviewing contractor invoices and change orders.
• Prepare status, cost, and progress reports; generate cash-flow visuals.
• Create what-if analyses for cost and schedule impacts.
• Prepare estimates to establish project budgets.
• Read and interpret construction drawings.

Skills

Safety enforcement

Hazard identification

Detail orientation

Analytical thinking

Autonomous work

Multi-cultural teamwork

Results orientation

Planning & prioritization

Integrity & trust

Relationship building

Accountability

Urgency in troubleshooting

Written & verbal communication

MS Office & Project

Reading construction drawings

Education

Engineering degree (Mining/Civil/Mechanical/Construction)

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Job Description

Reporting to, the Projects Construction Manager. The Project Controls Engineer (PCE) is responsible for performing a variety of tasks including scheduling, planning, estimating, and cost control tasks that include analysis and reporting. The PCE is also responsible for developing and updating a master schedule and verifying contractor’s monthly schedules and reviewing baseline schedules utilizing Microsoft Project and other scheduling software.

Key Tasks

• Ability to develop and maintain a master schedule with interrelationships between projects.
• Must be competent in the development and analysis of detailed project schedules.
• Must be experienced in developing and using performance trackers for analyzing manpower, equipment, and construction progress
• Ability to organize, analyze, and present information regarding costs and schedules.
• Must be experienced in preparing estimates and evaluating contractor cost proposals.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing clearly, concisely, and effectively with team and other personnel.
• Ability to prepare reports for various purposes.
• Must be experienced in Project scheduling software such as Microsoft Project and Microsoft Office software.
• Must have proficiency in English language both verbal and written.
• Scheduling experience for complex heavy industrial projects is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for tracking invoice flow, developing work schedule, monitoring cost, or assisting in the development of project work breakdown structure and sequencing.
• Collect progress data from site personnel and assemble into progress report.
• Update master schedule and various project schedules.
• Review contractor baseline schedules and verify contractor’s monthly updated schedules for accuracy and contractor compliance.
• Assist in the review and audit contractor’s invoices.
• Prepare status reports for progress, schedule, and cost.
• Generate cash flow reports and graphs.
• Prepare what-if analyses based on cost and time impacts.
• Prepare estimates based on available information to establish project budgets.
• Review and evaluate contractor proposals and change order requests.
• Promote safety health & environmental awareness cross all projects

Required Capabilities

• Ability to enforce safety
• Ability to identify hazards within the work area and act
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to think analytically
• A motivated self-starter who can operate autonomously when required.
• Ability to work with multi-cultural teams
• Strong results orientation and ability to consistently deliver against the plan
• Excellent planning, organizing and prioritization capabilities
• Acts in a manner that builds trust and demonstrates integrity
• Develops and maintains a positive working relation with others
• Promotes high levels of accountability and employee empowerment
• Committed to continuously improving the safe and efficient operation of the mine
• Acts with a sense of urgency when troubleshooting and resolving problems
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Microsoft Office, Excel and Project software - Report writing, cost reporting and scheduling ability
• The ability to read and understand construction drawings

Qualifications

• 5+ years relevant plant construction experience such as process plants, power plants etc.
• Knowledge of standards and regulations associated with construction on mine sites.
• Experience in mine process plants projects preferred
• Degree in Engineering or related discipline (e.g. Mining/ Civil, Mechanical, Construction) is highly preferred.