Job Description

Join Primoris Industrial & Civil as a Project Controls Engineer in Houston, Texas and drive the success of high-impact projects! We’re seeking a skilled professional with a strong background in scheduling, cost management, and Primavera P6 expertise. Your ability to monitor and optimize timelines, budgets, and resources will be invaluable in ensuring seamless project delivery. Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of a dynamic, growth-oriented team—apply today and make your mark with us!

The Project Controls Engineer (Schedule & Cost) (PCE) duties will vary as required to support the Project and the Project Manager. His/her first responsibility is to ensure the development of the Schedule and of the Budget and implement the control tools effectively on the project. The PCE’s role will concentrate on the continued development of the Schedule and working closely with project team members, which may include project managers, superintendents, and estimators. The PCE will also analyze the cost for the project and assist the project manager in the cost forecasting for the project.

JOB DUTIES:

•  Development of the CPM Baseline Schedule in Primavera, including:
• Logically tied activities
• Resource loading of the schedule activities
• Integrating subcontractor schedules into the Master Schedule
• The development of the schedule will entail coordination with the Estimating Team, Project Manager, Project Superintendent, and the Project Engineer.
• Weekly update of the Schedule and reporting including analysis of any deviations from the plan and providing recommendations of solutions.
• Running weekly PSC schedule quality filters to ensure the quality of the schedule.
• Conforming the project Estimate into a Control Budget by cost account and loading it in Ecosys for cost control.
• Set up in Ecosys the Earned Value Progress for the project.
• Perform daily field walk downs to verify claimed progress.
• Perform daily review of craft timesheets for correct cost coding.
• Perform daily review of Material Requisitions and Subcontracts for correct cost coding.
• Perform weekly reporting of the Project Cost and Project Progress, providing analysis of any deviations from the budget and recommendations.
• Schedule, Cost, and Progress reporting sent out weekly.
• Perform Change Control on the project by keeping the Project Change Log updated accurately, and by reflecting approved change orders in the Project Schedule and Cost Budget.
• Perform Project Forecasting for the Schedule and Cost at completion.
• Issue the monthly KPR (Key Project Report) for senior management review.
• Assist Project Managers in the development of delay claim impacts.
• Assist Project Managers in the development of recovery schedules.
• Attend various meetings with customers and with the project team.

 QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS:

• Five (5) to ten (10) years of project controls (scheduling/cost) experience.
• Proficient in Primavera P6 scheduling.
• Ecosys experience preferred but not required.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
• Perform functions efficiently and accurately with little direct supervision.
• Experience in creating, managing and analyzing construction project schedules.
• Must be detail-oriented and have the ability to work well within a deadline driven environment.
• Perform functions efficiently and accurately.
• Professional attitude and always conduct oneself in a positive manner.
• Must respect and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Must be able to perform in a fast paced, changing environment.
• Post-offer drug/alcohol screen and background check.

BENEFITS: 

• Competitive compensation paid weekly
• Best-in-class; Medical, Dental, Vision, and LTD/STD
• 401(k) with company match, vested day-one
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan [ESPP]
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, and Community Service Paid Time Off
• Pet Coverage "For our Furry Friends"
• Legal Assistance Coverage
• Award winning safety programs

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Primoris was formed in 2004 as the parent company and is traded on the NYSE under the symbol PRIM. We provide a wide range of construction, maintenance, and engineering services for power generation, oil and gas, chemical, pipeline, utilities and distribution, and civil infrastructure clients. Primoris is ranked in the top 1% of the prestigious Top 600 Specialty Contractors List by Engineering News-Record (ENR), having built projects throughout the U.S. and Canada. For additional information, please visit www.prim.com.

Primoris Industrial & Civil is a major direct-hire contractor in the U.S. delivering self-performed turnkey industrial construction and EPC services. We offer these services to our clients within the refining, gas processing, chemical/petrochemical, hydrogen, power generation, mining, pulp and paper industries from the first groundbreaking activity all the way through commissioning and start-up of the project. Primoris forms a partnership with our customers and major stakeholders from early-stage engineering through construction completion and commercial operation, safely, on-time, and within budget.

EEO STATEMENT:

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

THIRD-PARTY AGENCY NOTICE:

Primoris will not accept any unsolicited resumes from any third-party recruiting agencies either domestic or international. Primoris nor its subsidiaries will be responsible for any fees from the use of any unsolicited resumes either through our ATS or via electronic mail systems from any agency representative or agency consultant unless your firm is an approved vendor partner with a current executed agreement.

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