Underground Project Controls Engineer — Scheduling & Cost Lead

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

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.