Project Controls Engineer

Prince Contracting, LLC • Savannah, GA

7h • Onsite

About The Position

The Project Controls Engineer supports project controls programs and activities for one or more projects in a District, including prime contract management, scheduling, cost control, and contract change management. The position is based in Augusta, Georgia. The role supports District or Mega Project reporting and coordination with Division-level project controls and claims/contract management teams.

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 while aligning with project budgets and design requirements.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze contract management records and provide technical advice or project control guidance.
• Assist with cost-control reporting and reconciliation of project cost reports for a District or Mega Project, and provide 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.
• Support integration of Company systems used to track, monitor, and control costs or schedules; ensure accurate training and use of approved systems for project document control and reporting.
• Conduct 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 over- and under-billing to monitor and control project cash flow.
• Assist with resource and cost loading for 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