Project Controls Engineer

Prince Contracting, LLC • Appling, GA

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About The Position

The Project Controls Engineer supports project controls programs and activities for one or more projects in a District. The role includes prime contract management, scheduling, cost control, and contract change management. It assists with cost reporting and reconciliation, project scheduling and updates, integration and use of Company systems, project reviews, and forecasting project costs and financial outcomes. The position coordinates with the Division Claims/Contract Manager on change orders and claims and tracks project revenue, contingencies, and billing.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in construction engineering, project management, or project controls.
• Experience with complex scheduling and cost control processes.
• Knowledge of construction contract agreements and change order processes.
• Proven written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of accounting principles, including construction accounting.
• Ability to identify cost-reduction strategies involving schedules, quantities, or contract specifications that align with project budgets and design specification requirements.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze contract management records to provide technical advice or project control guidance.
• Assist with cost controls reporting and reconciliation of project cost reporting for one District or Mega Project, and provide District or Project reporting to the Project Controls Director for Division-level reports.
• Assist with scheduling for a District or Mega Project, including bid-phase and project schedule creation, monthly reporting, and schedule updates.
• Assist with integration of Company systems to track, monitor, and control costs or schedules; ensure accurate training and use of approved systems for project document control and reporting.
• Perform regular project reviews and monitor job cost reports against key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Coordinate with the Division Claims/Contract Manager to track and monitor change order and claims preparation and resolution.
• Track activities related to unsecured revenue and project contingencies.
• Track overbilling and underbilling to monitor and control project cash flow.
• Assist with resource and cost loading to schedules, including labor, equipment, and material projections and productivity trend reporting, to forecast project costs and financial outcomes.
• Maintain knowledge of the Company's values and strategic plan.
• Perform additional assignments as directed by management.

What This Job Offers

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