Principal Project Controls Specialist

Fluor • Houston, TX

12d • $139,000 - $258,000

About The Position

The Principal Project Controls Specialist plans and executes project controls requirements for a project. The role provides technical and administrative direction, coordination, evaluation, training, and coaching to a team of Project Controls specialists. It serves as Control Team Leader/Project Controls Manager on medium- and large-sized projects or as a Subject Matter Expert for the Regional Office Project Controls Team. The position is a key resource on project teams and collaborates with client representatives, Fluor management, and functional leads.

The position develops and implements project controls plans as part of the Project Execution Plan, organizes project baseline setup in Fluor’s project controls system, and establishes regular tracking against the baseline. It develops cost, schedule, and commercial baselines; analyzes cost and schedule variances; communicates their causes and proposed mitigation plans to Project Management; and supervises implementation of Work Breakdown and Project Coding Structures. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Accredited four-year degree or global equivalent in an applicable field and 15 years of work-related experience, or a combination of education and directly related experience totaling 19 years if non-degreed.
• Ability to communicate effectively with management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors.
• Job-related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job.
• Ability to learn and apply applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines.
• Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner.
• Must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a Control Team Lead/Control Team Manager (CTL/CTM) for a medium- to large-sized project.
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally for project assignments and business-related matters.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a project controls plan as part of the Project Execution Plan.
• Plan and organize setup of the project baseline in Fluor’s project controls system and implement regular tracking against the baseline.
• Develop cost, schedule, and commercial baselines.
• Provide technical and administrative direction, coordination, evaluation, training, and coaching to a team of Project Controls specialists.
• Analyze cost and schedule performance variances against the plan and communicate their causes and proposed mitigation plans to Project Management.
• Supervise implementation of Work Breakdown and Project Coding Structures to control and maintain integrity of work defined by the contract.
• Participate in developing and implementing training courses and mentor Project Controls personnel.
• Support and actively participate in Fluor Project Controls Global Initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Disability coverage and life insurance.
• Accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage and voluntary benefit plans.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off, including personal, bereavement, sick, and holiday leave for salaried employees.
• Paid sick leave per state requirement for craft employees.
• Parental leave.
• Training and development courses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal