Project Controls Engineer
Herndon, VA
Client Opportunities – Project / Program Management Openings /
On-site
The Project Controls Engineer will play a critical role in the planning, scheduling, and monitoring of projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project controls, with a focus on data center construction. You will collaborate closely with project managers, engineers, and stakeholders to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
Responsibilities
- Project Planning: Develop and maintain project schedules using Primavera P6, ensuring alignment with project milestones and deliverables.
- Cost Management: Assist in monitoring project costs, budgets, and forecasts, and support the implementation of cost control measures.
- Contract Familiarity: Interpret contracts related to planning and scheduling, ensuring all project activities comply with contractual obligations.
- Construction Drawings: Review and interpret construction drawings and specifications to support effective project planning and execution.
- Metrics Development: Create and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to assess project performance and progress.
- Reporting: Prepare and present regular reports on project status, schedule performance, and potential risks to project management and stakeholders.
- Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including project managers, engineers, and procurement, to ensure effective communication and coordination.
- Risk Management: Identify potential risks and issues impacting project schedules and costs, and propose mitigation strategies.
- Continuous Improvement: Contribute to the continuous improvement of project controls processes and tools, enhancing overall project performance.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Project Controls Engineer, specifically on data center projects.
- Strong familiarity with contracts as they relate to planning and scheduling.
- Proficiency in Primavera P6 and other project management software.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and technical specifications.
- Experience in developing metrics to support project performance analysis.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
