Project Controls Engineer

Vogel Bros. Building Co.•Lakeland, FL

About The Position

The Project Controls Engineer (PCE) implements project controls direction throughout the capital project lifecycle, including estimating, cost and schedule management, risk and change management, Earned Value Management (EVM), and forecasting. The role combines hands-on technical execution with leadership of project controls work and supports water and wastewater infrastructure projects across Florida. The PCE provides cost, schedule, estimating, forecasting, budgeting, progress measurement, and change-management expertise. The role coordinates and reports project cost and schedule information, evaluates trends and performance, identifies risks and potential problem areas, and recommends corrective actions. It also supports project meetings, subcontractor oversight, project close-out, quality requirements, safety compliance, bid scheduling, and other project teams as requested. The position has no supervisory responsibilities, though it includes mentoring junior project controls engineers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management from an accredited university.
At least 4 years of project controls experience focused on cost control, planning, and schedule control.
7 to 10 years of construction or engineering experience; preferably five years in the water/wastewater sector collaborating with contractors and/or engineering firms in project control, engineering, project management, project engineering, or superintendent roles. Other construction- or engineering-related experience may be considered if other critical qualifications are met.
Ability to review plans and specifications and develop a constructable project schedule with minimal assistance.
Proficiency with scheduling software such as Primavera P6 and MS Project.
Strong understanding of EVM and ability to assess performance using earned value concepts and reports, including trends, variances, cost to completion, estimate at completion, cost performance index, schedule performance index, and forecasting based on actual performance and trends.
Proficiency with PC operating systems and basic software such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, including pivot tables, data graphics, and presentations.
Leadership skills.
Good written and spoken English.
Ability to meet deadlines and work with minimal supervision.
Strong influencing without authority, consulting, mentoring, analytical, and computing skills.
Valid driver’s license that is maintained.
Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade, as well as local, state, and federal safety and building regulations.
Sound communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to identify problems and communicate facts to leadership.
Ability to manage time, tools, and equipment efficiently and effectively.
Ability and willingness to collaborate with the team.
Ability to work well under pressure and in demanding situations.
Ability to stand, walk, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and bend for a couple of hours per day; use hands, arms, and fingers to reach; and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds with assistance.

Nice To Haves

Five years of the construction/engineering experience dedicated to the water/wastewater sector is preferred.
Primavera P6 is preferable for Earned Value Analysis.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain resource- and cost-loaded schedules in Primavera P6.
Prepare cash flow curves.
Develop and maintain Earned Value metrics in P6 and/or Excel to assess project progress.
Manage project cost and schedule throughout the project life cycle.
Advise the project manager of potential risks and recommend actions to get projects back on track.
Understand project scope and contractual requirements, identify milestones, and establish priorities for the project team.
Mentor junior project controls engineers and ensure the technical quality and timeliness of their work.
Develop and maintain project controls plans and procedures; support their implementation and identify improvement areas.
Assist in developing requirements and standards for cost recording, cost coding, reporting, and analysis.
Perform performance monitoring and control functions for specific applications.
Participate in project kick-offs and meetings with clients, engineers, and subcontractors to clarify project control requirements.
Lead the project controls portion of project meetings, presenting cost and schedule status, concerns, and recommended actions.
Participate in gathering and recording project lessons learned.
Serve as budget custodian, lead project financial close-out, and participate in other close-out activities.
Coordinate collection, analysis, and reporting of project cost and schedule information to assess status and identify potential problems.
Prepare progress reports using Earned Value Analysis, including trends, forecasts, and variance analysis.
Identify opportunities and vulnerabilities and prepare What-If scenarios.
Administer project change control and communicate changes when performance baseline metrics are reset.
Ensure subcontractors execute appropriate project control measures; review and endorse their plans, procedures, baselines, forecasts, and reports.
Analyze subcontractor cost, schedule, and progress reports and trends.
Assist in developing or reviewing cost corrective actions and recovery plans and ensure needed actions are implemented.
Comply with job-specific quality control plans and standards and ensure professional and technical work quality.
Follow the company Safety Program, applicable safety regulations, jobsite expectations, and safety tasks as directed or coordinated by Safety and Human Resources.
Provide scheduling assistance for bid schedule development and provide scheduling and cost control support to other projects as requested.
Attend scheduled training sessions to improve quality and productivity.