What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Controls Analyst (Afton, TX) position at Northstar Energy Services?
About Us
NorthStar Energy Services, a Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE:PWR) company, is based in Channelview, TX and provides engineering, design, procurement, construction and support services to the chemical, petrochemical, pipeline, oil & gas, bulk storage and terminal industries throughout the country. We offer individual project services as well as turnkey EPC project implementation.
NorthStar possesses the skills and expertise to self-perform the design and installation of civil, structural, mechanical, piping, electrical, and instrumentation systems throughout a broad array of industrial applications.
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About this Role
NorthStar Energy Services, a Quanta Services Company, is seeking a Project Controls Analyst who is responsible for supporting the development, maintenance, and analysis of project schedules across multiple job sites to ensure accurate, timely, and data-driven scheduling outputs.
This role works closely with the Lead Project Scheduler and project controls team to build, update, and monitor project schedules, providing entry-level scheduling support in a dynamic field environment. This position offers an excellent opportunity to develop hands-on scheduling expertise while contributing to the accuracy and integrity of master project timelines.
This position will be located ON-SITE in Afton, TX.
What You'll Do
- Assist in the development and maintenance of project schedules using scheduling software such as Primavera P6 or equivalent, under the direction of the Lead Project Scheduler.
- Collect and incorporate field progress data, including quantities installed, manpower, and equipment utilization, into schedule updates on a daily and weekly basis.
- Identify schedule variances, float consumption, and potential delays, and communicate findings to the Lead Project Scheduler with supporting data.
- Support schedule reporting by preparing look-ahead schedules, progress curves, and other scheduling deliverables for internal and external stakeholders.
- Coordinate with field teams to validate progress data for accuracy and completeness before integration into the master project schedule.
What You'll Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related technical discipline, preferred
- 3 years of experience in project scheduling, project controls, or a related field
- Background in construction, engineering, or utilities preferred.
- Familiarity with earned value management (EVM) and project lifecycle documentation, preferred
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and data integrity.
- Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with scheduling or project controls software (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project, or similar).
- Excellent communication skills for working with field personnel, schedulers, and management.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
What You'll Get
As a Quanta Services employee, we offer a wide range of benefits to fit your needs.
- 401(k) with immediate matching and vesting
- Fully comprehensive benefits packages; Medical, Dental, Vision
- Your choice of PPO, HSA, FSA
- Short term and long term benefits
- Employee discounts on consumer goods
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