Project Controls Engineer

JOB SUMMARY

The Project Controls Engineer is responsible for overseeing and managing the planning, scheduling, cost control, and progress measurement of large-scale industrial construction projects. The role involves working closely with project management, accounting, procurement, and construction teams to ensure that projects are delivered successfully.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using advanced scheduling tools (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project).
• Ensure all project activities are logically sequenced and scheduled, with clear critical paths and milestones.
• Monitor and update schedules regularly to reflect changes in scope, progress, and project conditions.
• Develop and implement cost control processes and systems to track project budgets, expenditures, and forecasts.
• Monitor project costs, analyze variances, and report on financial performance.
• Prepare cost estimates and perform cost analysis for project budgeting and forecasting.
• Establish and maintain systems for tracking project progress against the baseline plan.
• Prepare and present regular progress reports to project stakeholders, highlighting key performance indicators (KPIs) such as schedule variance, cost variance, and earned value metrics.
• Facilitate regular project status meetings to review progress and address any issues or delays.
• Identify potential risks to project schedule, cost, and quality, and develop mitigation strategies.
• Perform risk analysis and maintain a risk register, ensuring all risks are monitored and managed effectively.
• Work with the project team to proactively address and resolve issues before they impact project performance.
• Foster collaboration across departments to ensure alignment of project objectives and timely resolution of issues.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for project control matters, liaising with internal and external stakeholders.
• Continuously review and improve project control processes and tools to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Implement lessons learned from previous projects to improve future project performance.
• Stay up-to-date with industry best practices and technological advancements in project controls.
• Ensure compliance of all safety procedures and policies (including client’s) while promoting the Company’s safety culture.
• Performs other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, business, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in project controls within the industrial construction sector; EPC experience strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of construction industry standards and project management.
• Strong computer skills and knowledge including at least high proficiency in MS Office Suite.
• Experience and proficiency with Primavera P6.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong mathematical and analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and identify trends
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy of work
• Working knowledge of construction codes, regulations, and standards
• Ability to interpret technical documents and drawings
• Pro-active and self-motivated with a desire to learn

Working Conditions

• Will work in an office and job site setting (indoors/outdoors).
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
• Ability to operate a computer and other office productivity.
• Constantly perform repeating motions that may include feet, leg, wrists, hands and/or fingers.
• Frequently communicate with other members of the team. Must be able to exchange accurate information in a clear manner.
• Work that includes moving and/or lifting objects up to 25 pounds.
• Non-routine hours are required at times
• On-site role that requires attendance to an office or a job site

Bay Ltd. is an Equal Opportunity Employer