Project Controls Engineer

Overview

Primary Function

Project Control Engineers develop, implement and maintain cost controls on a project, and provide centralized planning and scheduling on many projects. 

The Project Controls Engineer is an expert planner and will assist Project Managers to achieve their production goals in a timely and cost-effective manner.

The Project Controls Engineer reports directly to the Project Controls Manager and assist Project Managers to create reports and analysis that are relevant to the construction department.

Responsibilities

Typical Duties and Responsibilities

• Works as a liaison between the Project Manager and main office to determine project objectives and contributes to the development of a comprehensive project plan.
• Assists the Project Manager and Estimating Department in budgeting and cost management of the project. Interfacing with the Procurement, Engineering and Finance Departments, they develop and maintain a detailed cost control system. They regularly perform analytical reviews and checks of cost reporting documentation, and present cost status and forecast updates to the Project Managers and Estimating/Planning Department.
• Responsible to control and monitor a project’s total expenditure.  He/she must work closely with the Project Manager and ensure that every invoice associated with a specific job is being captured and recorded properly.
• The Project Control Engineer assists Project Managers to establish a schedule for the project and monitors its progress. They routinely analyze, evaluate and forecast the current project status against the baseline schedule, assessing the impacts of design or construction changes to the schedule. 
• Keeps track of productivity indexes and reports them to upper management.  Visits various jobs on a weekly basis and understands how well subcontractors/company employees are performing when compared to their baseline cost and schedule. 
• Translates productivity metrics into reports and coordinates with field personnel where resources should be properly allocated. 

Qualifications

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of five years’ work experience in the construction industry, of which at least three years in an engineering position.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or a related field.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be acceptable.

 Knowledge and Skills

• Advanced knowledge of construction engineering technology, codes, standards, plans, plus an in-depth understanding of the interdependence of project areas.
• Excellent communication skills, with ability to express ideas clearly and objectively, orally and in writing.
• Needs to have initiate, be self-motivated and understand the importance of being proactive.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
• Strong cost reporting skills and techniques