Project Controls Engineer
JOB-10041095
Anticipated Start Date
4/29/2024
Location
Richland, WA
Type of Employment
Contract Hire
Employer Info
Our client is one of the most respected global engineering, construction, and project management companies providing engineering and construction on infrastructure, power, and energy projects.
Job Summary
Are you passionate about driving project success through meticulous planning and coordination? We're seeking a talented Project Controls Engineer to join our dynamic team. As a key member, you'll be responsible for integrating and monitoring project schedules, identifying critical paths, and providing innovative solutions for schedule improvement. If you have a strong background in cost engineering, excellent interpersonal skills, and proficiency in tools like Excel and Primavera P6, we invite you to apply and be part of our collaborative environment where your expertise will make a significant impact on our projects' success.
Job Description
- Obtains required schedule information by all disciplines/functions.
- Identifies restraints and effects on the total project schedule.
- Coordinates with all departments to ensure understanding of total project schedule needs.
- Responsible for total integration of schedule activities.
- Identifies schedule considerations and problems resulting from inter-discipline or functional restraints and interfaces.
- Monitors and reports critical path and schedule performance of the total project.
- Conducts project schedule analysis and studies of problem areas to determine the criticality of schedule activities.
- Recommends alternatives for schedule improvement to the project team for discussion and/or decision.
- Responsible for leading, when requested, the development and review of schedule recovery plans, including evaluation of additional resources/costs required to affect such plans.
- Monitors cost recording, monitoring, and reporting practices for compliance with applicable standards
- Responsible for the development and accuracy of cost reports. Verifies consistency with previous reports to ensure compatibility and consistency.
- Responsible for cost engineering and cost analysis/control activities for projects with significant non-routine requirements or for discipline/projects/proposal cost activities that require a high degree of technical skilled experience.
- Demonstrated skill in identifying, analyzing, and providing innovative solutions to cost engineering guidance to area & functions.
- Mentoring of junior PCEs in data/graphical analysis.
Skills Required
- Experience in performing, monitoring, and reviewing cost engineering functions, which include cost estimating, cost control, and cost analysis, in the field and the home office.
- Must demonstrate excellent interpersonal teamwork and communication skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and with minimal supervision.
- Advanced level of proficiency in using PC operating systems and software applications such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Basic knowledge of Primavera P6 and COBRA software applications.
- Must be able to complete and pass a pre-employment physical, drug screen, and background check which includes verification of employment and education.
- Strong data/statistical analysis skills.
- Advanced knowledge using power BI.
- Flexibility to respond to urgent project requests and/or changing priorities.
- Demonstrated ability to work with people of varied backgrounds and objectives.
- Demonstrated skill in identifying and analyzing issues and recommending corrective actions.
- Proficiency in using multiple discipline-specific applications (Cobra, Primavera, EcoSys, etc.).
- Previous or current WTCC or WTP work.
Education/Training/Certifications
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university and 6+ years of professional experience, or in lieu of a degree, high school diploma or equivalent and 12+ years of professional experience
Additional Requirements
- US Citizenship Required.
- Must be able to complete and pass a pre-employment physical, drug screen, and background check which includes verification of employment and education.
- Must have full mobility, be able to walk on uneven or broken surfaces (rocks, gravel, etc.). The examination includes, but is not limited to ability to pass blood pressure test, able to bend, twist, pull, push, climb, and lift more than 20 lbs.
Pay Rate/Salary
- Base Compensation: $81/hr (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location.)
- We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.
- We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.