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Project Controls Engineer

Bechtel Global Corporation
Brownsville, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 7/10/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/9/2026

Requisition ID:296706

  • Relocation Authorized:National/International - Family
  • Telework Type:Full-Time Office/Project
  • Work Location: Brownsville, TX

Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects:

Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.

Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report.

Project Overview:

Bechtel is among the most respected engineering, project management, and construction companies in the world. Bechtel operates through five global business units that specialize in energy, infrastructure, mining & metals, manufacturing & technology, and nuclear, security and environmental. Today, our colleague's team with customers, partners, and suppliers on diverse projects in nearly 40 countries.The Infrastructure Global Business Unit (GBU) is executing site civil and marine scopes of work associated with our scopes of work on the Energy GBU LNG projects. The successful candidate will serve as the Project Controls Engineer on the Rio Grande LNG project. The work location is Brownsville, TX.

Job Summary:

In this role, you will work with the project team to support schedule development, maintenance, reporting, monitoring activities, cost estimating, analysis, and control activities. You will be instrumental in ensuring projects stay on track and on time. #LI-ML1

Major Responsibilities:
  • Establishes and maintains the schedule for a specific discipline area or specialty
  • Performs schedule development duties to include establishing the work breakdown structure (WBS), determining the work activity duration, establishing the proper workflow logic ties, and developing the required job expenditure
  • Performs schedule monitoring, including identifying critical activities and updating functions for specific applications, disciplines, or specialties
  • Determines critical-path activities for assigned discipline or specialty work activities supporting interdisciplinary requirements
  • Identifies and reports activities that have a critical or potential impact on the schedule
  • Monitors and validates subcontractor schedules
  • Evaluates subcontractor schedules for required workarounds or potential schedule improvements
  • Supports cost engineering functions, including cost estimating, project setup, control, analysis, forecasting, and trend program coordination
  • Prepares and coordinates the implementation of cost reporting and ensures accuracy
  • Prepares specific budgets in accordance with prescribed standards and procedures
  • Implements measurement systems for given processes, analyzes performance metric results, and identifies opportunities for improvements
  • Analyzes data to provide innovative solutions to cost engineering challenges
Education and Experience Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, business or related field required
  • Minimum 8-10 years of relevant work experience
Required Knowledge and Skills:
  • Intermediate level of knowledge of engineering, procurement, contracts, and construction (EPC) customarily acquired over time through specialized training or practical experience
  • Demonstrated understanding of planning, scheduling, and cost engineering functions
  • Demonstrated experience in Primavera 6
  • Demonstrated experience in Microsoft Office software applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills, including ability to present complex cost analysis to management
  • Demonstrated skill in identifying, analyzing, problem solving, and enabling decision-making
  • Demonstrated good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for achieving solutions
Total Rewards/Benefits:

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards

Diverse teams build the extraordinary:

As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.

We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably. Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy.

Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age,national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law),protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request toacesstmt@bechtel.com

 

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