Project Controls Engineer (PCE)

Intel Corporation•Johnstown, OH

6d•$118,150 - $234,950•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Controls Engineer (PCE) is part of Intel Foundry Construction & Sourcing’s Project Controls Group, supporting Ohio Foundry construction projects. The PCE is an integral member of a project team that includes Construction, Procurement, Engineering, and Intel Customer organizations. The role is responsible for project cost, estimating, and schedule controls to help deliver projects on time and at the best cost to Intel. It offers cost engineers and estimators an opportunity to develop project management skills while working with project teams, finance and customer operations personnel, and external suppliers. The position is onsite at Intel’s campus in New Albany, Ohio. Intel Foundry Construction & Sourcing manages capital projects involving outsourced general contractors, architecture and engineering firms, and trade companies. Project types include new wafer fabrication factories, fab conversions, process-tool installation, infrastructure, and progressive build. The successful candidate develops and models complex financials, makes recommendations, and works effectively in a fast-paced, sometimes ambiguous environment. The role requires attention to detail, comfort with complexity, strong communication of trends and insights to project and senior management, and a commitment to the project’s safety culture.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Engineering, or a related field.
At least 3 years of relevant experience in capital, OpEx/spending, and FPnA experience or knowledge.
Strong communication skills to convey trends and insights to project and senior management.
Detail-oriented mindset and comfort with complexity.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, sometimes ambiguous environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with cost reporting and project management software.
Experience with P6.
Expertise in Microsoft Excel.
Experience with Power BI and Microsoft Teams.
Finance systems and software savviness.
Master’s or MBA degree with at least 6 years of relevant experience in construction project controls, capital, OpEx/spending, and FPnA.

Responsibilities

Prepare cost reports, including approval and detailed work-breakdown-structure tracking of commitments.
Lead monthly project forecast development, funding requests, and reporting.
Enforce project controls incorporating schedule, productivity, and earned value.
Partner in estimate development.
Drive process improvements.
Present financial updates confidently to project and senior management.
Use financial analysis to influence cost-reduction and cash-savings opportunities.
Lead and consolidate project close and Plan of Record (POR) submissions.
Drive cost-reduction strategies and interface with local management, customer finance, and capital finance.
Ensure compliance with reporting standards and local and corporate policies, and maintain the integrity of internal and external reporting.
Provide cost information and advice to operational business groups or factories to support business decision-making.
Support book closing, variance and trend analysis, and project forecast development consistent with organizational business objectives.
Provide information and counsel on controls and risk management, claims mitigation, budgeting and planning, pricing, cost, marketing strategies, return-on-investment decisions, and business plans and strategies.
Interpret information for and negotiate with internal and external clients and customers.
Provide input to department heads, operational managers, other departments, and senior management.
Manage change-control processes so deviations from project scope are assessed and documented.
Champion and value a caring safety culture throughout the project lifecycle.