Project Control Specialist I

Zachry Group•Hammond, IN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Zachry Engineering Corporation is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Project Controls Specialist I to support major industrial and energy projects in Hammond, Indiana. This position is responsible for planning, scheduling, cost control, progress measurement, forecasting, and reporting activities throughout the project lifecycle. The Project Controls Specialist I will work closely with project managers, engineering teams, construction personnel, and client stakeholders to ensure project performance is accurately measured, reported, and aligned with established project objectives. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, expertise in project controls systems, and experience supporting large-scale EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) projects.

Requirements

High school diploma with previous experience in other functional areas.
Minimum of 2+ years of experience in project controls with a focus on the Energy, oil and gas and Chemicals engineering industry.
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 a high degree of computer literacy.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact with staff at all levels.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and analyze detailed project schedules using Primavera P6 or equivalent scheduling software.
Monitor project progress and performance against baseline schedules and budgets.
Support cost engineering functions, including cost tracking, forecasting, and variance analysis.
Prepare weekly and monthly project controls reports for project management and client review.
Analyze schedule impacts, critical path activities, and recovery plans.
Coordinate with engineering, procurement, construction, and project management teams to collect and validate project progress data.
Review and evaluate subcontractor and vendor schedule submissions.
Identify project risks and opportunities affecting schedule and cost performance.
Support change management processes, including schedule and cost impact assessments.
Participate in project review meetings and provide recommendations to improve project performance.
Develop project dashboards, performance metrics, and management reports.
Ensure project controls processes comply with company standards and client requirements.