Sr. Project Controls Specialist

Zachry Group•Charlotte, NC

About The Position

The Charlotte office of Zachry offers a unique opportunity to join a high-growth team at the center of critical infrastructure work across the region. Our team supports a large and expanding portfolio driven by strong, long-standing partnership with major utility providers. This gives our employees consistent exposure to high-impact, technically challenging projects with real visibility. Because of the volume and continuity of work, team members in Charlotte benefit from both stability and variety—working on meaningful projects while continuing to develop new skills and advance their careers. The environment is fast-paced and collaborative, where individuals are empowered to take ownership, contribute ideas, and make a tangible difference from day one. If you’re looking for a role where your work matters, your growth is supported, and your impact is visible, the Charlotte Zachry team is the place to be. Zachry Engineering Corporation (ZEC) is seeking an experienced Senior Project Controls Specialist to join our Charlotte Design Center. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with deep expertise in Primavera P6 scheduling, cost control, and earned value management who enjoys supporting complex engineering projects and guiding project teams toward successful execution. In this position, you will lead cost and schedule control efforts for assigned projects, working closely with project managers, discipline leads, and stakeholders to ensure accurate forecasting, reporting, and overall project performance.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in engineering project controls plus a high school degree
Industry experience in Refining, Chemicals, Power, Renewables, or Food & Beverage
Strong background in engineering schedule development and cost analysis
Proven experience leading or coordinating project controls efforts on large projects
Advanced working knowledge of Primavera P6 , Microsoft Project, and Excel
Solid understanding of project management, cost management, estimating, and change control
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Ability to lead meetings, present to stakeholders, and work effectively across teams
Dependable, self-directed, and comfortable working independently or collaboratively

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and analyze engineering project schedules using Primavera P6
Support project managers in defining scope and project controls requirements
Convert scope documents into logically linked, resource-loaded schedules
Integrate engineering, procurement, and (when applicable) construction schedules
Create and analyze progress curves, manpower histograms, and earned value metrics
Monitor schedule and cost performance; prepare regular progress and forecast reports
Collect and analyze expended man-hours and support budget forecasting
Identify schedule impacts, risks, and contingencies; recommend corrective actions
Support schedule and project risk analysis activities
Lead or contribute to project meetings and deliver schedule-related presentations
Train and mentor junior project controls and planning personnel
Ensure accurate change management by assessing schedule and cost impacts

Benefits

High-visibility role supporting complex, multidisciplinary engineering projects
Opportunity to influence project outcomes through strong cost and schedule control
Collaborative, professional engineering environment
Long-term project portfolio across multiple energy and industrial markets

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