Senior Project Controls Engineer

Samsung • Taylor, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Project Controls Engineer serves as the primary technical integration hub for a project’s financial and operational health. The role oversees cost, scheduling, and the Integrated Change Management process to help keep projects on time and within budget. By synthesizing data from engineering, procurement, and construction teams, the engineer provides visibility for early risk detection and evidence-based decisions. This high-visibility position maintains financial integrity and schedule precision from project initiation through completion.

Requirements

• Expert-level experience with Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project.
• Experience managing a Change Control Board (CCB) or formal change log, including holistic impact assessments covering cost, schedule, and quality.
• Ability to perform financial forecasting, track expenditures against a budget, and manage cost allocations.
• A degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Finance, or equivalent extensive industry experience.
• Advanced MS Office skills, including Excel and PowerPoint, and the ability to turn data from multiple departments into executive-level dashboards and reports.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end workflow for project deviations, from initial request and impact analysis through final baseline update.
• Maintain the authoritative project budget and schedule, ensuring changes are vetted and documented for audit purposes.
• Coordinate between Engineering, Procurement, Contracts, and Construction to align milestones with funding.
• Identify potential cost or schedule overruns and collaborate with management on corrective action plans.
• Project total costs and identify remaining funding requirements to prevent budget shortfalls.
• Develop and present weekly and monthly dashboards highlighting KPIs, variances, and critical risks.
• Analyze contractor claims against contract terms to ensure the company does not overpay for change orders.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) matching with immediate vesting
• Onsite cafés and workout facilities
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Paid time off (PTO), two personal holidays, and ten regular holidays
• Wellness incentives
• Eligible full-time employees may receive MBO bonuses based on company, division, and individual performance

What This Job Offers

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