Project Controls Engineer
About The Position
GrayWolf is a national leader in heavy industrial construction, specializing in complex installations involving steel, millwright, piping, vessels, and electrical systems. We are known for safe execution, high performance, and commitment to doing the job right. We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Project Controls Engineer (Scheduler) to support our field operations team on-site. This role is essential in driving schedule performance, supporting productivity planning, and providing accurate reporting to both internal teams and clients. The ideal candidate brings strong scheduling expertise, field coordination skills, and the ability to anticipate and mitigate schedule risks across complex industrial construction projects.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred.
- Equivalent field or scheduling experience will be considered.
- Minimum 3 years of scheduling/project controls experience on heavy industrial construction projects.
- Strong understanding of construction methods, field operations, and scheduling best practices.
- Able to read construction drawings, specifications, and resource plans.
- Proficient in Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, and MS Office Suite.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Navisworks is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project.
- Lead 3-week lookahead planning sessions with superintendents, general foremen, and engineers.
- Track and forecast labor requirements and resource usage throughout the project lifecycle.
- Maintain and verify quantity tracking and input into project budget systems.
- Provide accurate, timely reporting to both internal teams and external stakeholders.
- Support the Project Manager with schedule-based cash flow projections, forecasting, and invoicing.
- Facilitate subcontractor pre-mobilization meetings to ensure schedule alignment.
- Lead weekly subcontractor coordination and progress review meetings.
- Identify schedule acceleration opportunities and productivity improvement initiatives.
- Monitor subcontractor performance and report on schedule deviations.
Benefits
- Opportunities to grow and develop
- Great working conditions
- Diverse and inclusive workplace
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
