What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Controls Specialist position at Lexicon, Inc.?
Lexicon offers a unique combination of capabilities. Our services include construction management, fabrication, erection, mechanical installation, and plant maintenance for heavy industrial, commercial, and roadway projects, as well as a full spectrum of golf course construction and management services.
The Project Controls Specialist is responsible for supporting the successful delivery of construction projects through comprehensive cost control, scheduling, forecasting, and performance analysis. This role ensures projects are executed in alignment with budget, schedule, and contractual requirements by providing accurate reporting, proactive risk identification, and data-driven insights.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Physical Demands
Must be able to sit and work directly on a computer for extended periods of time. Should be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds occasionally.
The Company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is not intended to be considered an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. I have reviewed, understand and can perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodations.
Benefits
The Project Controls Specialist is responsible for supporting the successful delivery of construction projects through comprehensive cost control, scheduling, forecasting, and performance analysis. This role ensures projects are executed in alignment with budget, schedule, and contractual requirements by providing accurate reporting, proactive risk identification, and data-driven insights.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and manage detailed project schedules, including establishing baseline schedules aligned with project scope, milestones, and contractual requirements using Primavera P6 software.
- Monitor and analyze schedule performance, including critical path impacts and potential delays, perform schedule risk analysis, and support development and implementation of mitigation and recovery plans.
- Track and analyze project costs against budgets, including productivity, labor, and material expenditures, identify variances, and support informed decision-making.
- Develop and maintain cost forecasts, support budget setup and cost coding structures, and assist with change management and earned value management (EVM) reporting.
- Partner with Project Managers, Superintendents, and Estimating teams to ensure alignment, and contribute to preconstruction efforts through scheduling and cost input.
- Participate in project meetings to provide project controls updates and ensure compliance with company standards, client requirements, and contractual obligations.
- The ability to work overtime and regular, punctual attendance is required.
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field (preferred)
- 3–7 years of experience in project controls, scheduling, or cost engineering within construction
- Experience supporting large-scale EPC commercial, industrial, or infrastructure projects preferred
Physical Demands
Must be able to sit and work directly on a computer for extended periods of time. Should be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds occasionally.
The Company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is not intended to be considered an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. I have reviewed, understand and can perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodations.
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- HSA with Employer contributions
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Income Benefits
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacation
- 401 (k)