We are looking for a Project Controls Engineer in our Alpharetta office!
Position Value Proposition:GrayWolf is seeking a technically strong Project Controls Engineer to support heavy industrial construction projects through advanced scheduling, modeling, and constructability planning. This role is intended for candidates with hands-on capability in Primavera P6, Navisworks, AutoCAD, and 3D lift-planning tools, with direct applicability to field execution and project controls.
Core Responsibilities:- Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using Primavera P6, including logic development, progress updates, and schedule analysis.
- Support look-ahead planning, schedule impact evaluations, and recovery scenarios.
- Utilize Navisworks (Simulate / Manage) for 4D sequencing, constructability reviews, and clash detection.
- Create and modify AutoCAD drawings for site logistics, temporary works, construction layouts, and lift studies.
- Develop and review crane and rigging studies using 3D Lift Plan or similar software.
- Coordinate schedule and model inputs with engineering, fabrication, and field teams.
- Translate digital schedules and models into executable field plans.
- Support project managers and superintendents with planning, reporting, and coordination.
Core Competencies:- Drive for Results - Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; detailed focused; steadfastly pushes self and others for results.
- Functional Technical Skills - Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level of accomplishment.
- Interpersonal Savvy - Relates well to all kinds of people-inside and outside the organization; builds appropriate rapport; builds constructive and effective relationships.
- Planning - Accurately scopes out length and difficulty of tasks and projects; sets objectives and goals; breaks down work into the process steps; develops schedules and task/people assignments; anticipates and adjusts for problems and roadblocks; measures performance against goals; evaluates results.
- Time Management - Uses his/her time effectively and efficiently; values time; concentrates his/her efforts on the more important priorities; gets more done in less time than others; can attend to a broader range of activities.
- Clear Written and Verbal Communications - Is able to write clearly and succinctly in a variety of communication settings and styles; possesses strong verbal communication skills; can get messages across that have the desired effect.
Education and Experience- BS or Associate Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related technical field and (2) or more years of multidisciplinary construction and project controls experience.
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- Minimum (5) years of construction experience in industrial environments such as pulp & paper, chemical, power, or heavy manufacturing, with background in scheduling and project controls.
Required Skills- Demonstrated, hands-on experience with Primavera P6.
- Working knowledge of Navisworks for construction sequencing and coordination.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD for construction support drawings.
- Experience with 3D Lift Plan or equivalent crane/lift planning software.
- Experience supporting heavy industrial civil, mechanical, or electrical construction projects.
Desired Skills or Knowledge- Familiarity with heavy lift planning, crane operations, and rigging.
- Experience integrating schedules with 4D models.
- Field experience or strong exposure to site execution.
- Ability to interpret structural, mechanical, civil, and electrical drawings.
Work Environment- The person who fills this role will work in the Graywolf office in Alpharetta, GA, but may be required periodically to visit construction sites to meet with Graywolf project teams.
