Big-D is looking for a dynamic Project Controls Engineer. This is a great opportunity to start a career with a company that is on a mission to be the most sought-after company in the business. We seek and employee exceptional, hard-working, lifetime learners; we give them the tools to succeed when we find them. We have a culture of growth and achievement powered by innovation, supported by purpose and joy.

Big-D Heavy Industrial has an opportunity for a Project Controls Engineer to join our team or professionals. Location will be determined by project assigned to, must be willing to travel.

As our Project Controls Engineer, you will be responsible for cost management, scheduling, risk management, development and implementation of a progress measurement process, the preparation of recommendations to decision makers, internal/external reporting and conducting any other project controls activities necessary to streamline results on our technical programs, business development and operations. This individual plays an important role in collecting and analyzing data with the objective of maximizing value and identifying benefits through the promotion of a joint collaborative approach.

Experience/Training:

•  7 years of direct experience in project controls role of industrial construction operations.

Critical Skills:

• Degree in engineering, project management, business administration, finance and/or aptitude; or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience
• 7 years of direct experience in project controls function in the field of engineering and construction.
• Understand different types of contracts and how project controls handles them accordingly.
• Advanced knowledge in project controls fundamentals such as WBS, RoC, earned value management and PF.
• Strong computer skills: Microsoft Office, PDF-editing and Primavera P6
• Ability to generate schedules for multiple small projects and manage them with minimal supervision when working across departments, disciplines and functions.
• Experience with or the ability to learn Procore project management systems.
• Ability to multi-task and work in high pressure, deadline driven environment; outstanding time management and prioritization
• Strong organizational skills and detail oriented.
• Proactive and solution oriented.
• Must demonstrate exceptional judgment, discretion, and professional courtesy.
• Effective oral and written communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills.

Duties, Responsibilities and Expectations: (other duties may be assigned to meet business needs)

• Communicates with cross functional teams, including management, regularly regarding the status of projects and operations.
• Collaborate with estimating to help baseline future projects for viability assessment, to analyze change requests in project costs for reasonableness, and to assist in requests for proposal
• Evaluates spending on technical programs and operations while seeking ways to improve and enhance the execution of work.
• Forecasts future spending in order to advise on where program costs may land.
• Drives schedule updates and reviews with cross-functional teams.
• Compiles and analyzes data to support bid leveling and price analysis, as well as collaborating with estimating and reviewing proposals to establish price objectives.
• Stays up to date on industry trends and new products.
• Monitors and update relevant departments regarding price fluctuations of goods and vendor pricing.
• Develops and maintains risk registers for projects across the team’s portfolio.
• Leads change management and coordinates with other disciplines to recognize and capture change orders timely and effectively.
• Reports regularly on cost, change, schedule and risk metrics to the broader team and executives.
• Grows the Project Controls team as needed but considers themselves individual contributor.
• Attends meetings with the engineering team, construction team, operations team, vendors, and suppliers.
• Assists with invoicing review and approval.

Physical Requirements:

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities.

• Regularly required to sit, talk and/or hear
• Regularly required to work with a computer
• Frequently required to use hands to manipulate, handle or feel
• Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stand, stoop, kneel, crouch and/or crawl
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, the ability to adjust focus, and color vision

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities.

• The noise level in the office work environment is usually quiet to moderate. In the field the noise level may be moderate to loud
• May be required to work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions
• Required to use personal protective equipment to prevent exposure to safety hazards when on a jobsite

 Benefits

• 100% Coverage for medical and dental insurance for individual or family plans.
• Employer Contribution into an HSA 
• 401k with Match
• Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Other Supplemental Benefits
• PTO & Holidays

Additional Job Information

Interested applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and become the property of Big-D Construction. #LI-Onsite