Primoris Services - Houston, TX
posted 25 days ago
About the position
Join Primoris Industrial & Civil as a Project Controls Engineer in Houston, Texas and drive the success of high-impact projects! We're seeking a skilled professional with a strong background in scheduling, cost management, and Primavera P6 expertise. Your ability to monitor and optimize timelines, budgets, and resources will be invaluable in ensuring seamless project delivery. Don't miss the opportunity to be part of a dynamic, growth-oriented team-apply today and make your mark with us! The Project Controls Engineer (Schedule & Cost) (PCE) duties will vary as required to support the Project and the Project Manager. His/her first responsibility is to ensure the development of the Schedule and of the Budget and implement the control tools effectively on the project. The PCE's role will concentrate on the continued development of the Schedule and working closely with project team members, which may include project managers, superintendents, and estimators. The PCE will also analyze the cost for the project and assist the project manager in the cost forecasting for the project.
Responsibilities
- Development of the CPM Baseline Schedule in Primavera, including logically tied activities and resource loading of the schedule activities.
- Integrating subcontractor schedules into the Master Schedule.
- Coordination with the Estimating Team, Project Manager, Project Superintendent, and the Project Engineer for schedule development.
- Weekly update of the Schedule and reporting including analysis of any deviations from the plan and providing recommendations of solutions.
- Running weekly PSC schedule quality filters to ensure the quality of the schedule.
- Conforming the project Estimate into a Control Budget by cost account and loading it in Ecosys for cost control.
- Setting up in Ecosys the Earned Value Progress for the project.
- Performing daily field walk downs to verify claimed progress.
- Performing daily review of craft timesheets for correct cost coding.
- Performing daily review of Material Requisitions and Subcontracts for correct cost coding.
- Performing weekly reporting of the Project Cost and Project Progress, providing analysis of any deviations from the budget and recommendations.
- Sending out Schedule, Cost, and Progress reporting weekly.
- Performing Change Control on the project by keeping the Project Change Log updated accurately, and reflecting approved change orders in the Project Schedule and Cost Budget.
- Performing Project Forecasting for the Schedule and Cost at completion.
- Issuing the monthly KPR (Key Project Report) for senior management review.
- Assisting Project Managers in the development of delay claim impacts.
- Assisting Project Managers in the development of recovery schedules.
- Attending various meetings with customers and with the project team.
Requirements
- Five (5) to ten (10) years of project controls (scheduling/cost) experience.
- Proficient in Primavera P6 scheduling.
- Ecosys experience preferred but not required.
- Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to perform functions efficiently and accurately with little direct supervision.
- Experience in creating, managing and analyzing construction project schedules.
- Detail-oriented with the ability to work well within a deadline driven environment.
- Professional attitude and ability to conduct oneself in a positive manner.
- Ability to respect and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Ability to perform in a fast paced, changing environment.
- Post-offer drug/alcohol screen and background check.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation paid weekly
- Best-in-class; Medical, Dental, Vision, and LTD/STD
- 401(k) with company match, vested day-one
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan [ESPP]
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, and Community Service Paid Time Off
- Pet Coverage 'For our Furry Friends'
- Legal Assistance Coverage
- Award winning safety programs
