Project Controls Engineer Lead

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.$113K — $151K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite for reporting and presentations.
  • Experience with advanced scheduling tools like Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.
  • Ability to identify project drivers and monitor performance.
  • Skilled in synthesizing complex data into actionable insights.
  • Understanding of construction contracting models and their impact on financial reporting.
  • Familiar with all phases of large-scale construction projects.

Responsibilities

  • Provide mentorship and technical guidance to cost and scheduling teams.
  • Coordinate project milestones with various management teams.
  • Establish project controls procedures and reporting templates.
  • Oversee project budget development and cost tracking.
  • Validate project schedules to ensure alignment with execution plans.
  • Lead risk identification and develop mitigation strategies.
  • Act as the main liaison during executive reviews and contractor meetings.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life insurance and 401(k) matching with immediate vesting
  • Onsite café(s) and workout facilities
  • Paid maternity and paternity leave
  • Paid time off (PTO) + 2 personal holidays and 10 regular holidays
  • Wellness incentives and MORE
Full Job Description
Position Summary

The position serves as the primary representative and strategic lead for the cost and schedule functions of the Project Controls Team. In this leadership capacity, the individual oversees a team of specialists dedicated to financial integrity, schedule precision, and reporting accuracy. By acting as the vital bridge between engineering, construction execution, and financial management, the role ensures early risk detection and provides executive-level visibility into overall project health to meet all strategic delivery goals.

The successful candidate must possess a proven ability to develop junior staff, delegate effectively, and maintain high team morale under high-pressure deadlines. They should be skilled in negotiating and resolving conflicting interests between contractors and project owners to reach mutually agreeable outcomes. Furthermore, the role requires the confidence to present complex financial and schedule data to executives and stakeholders. A proactive approach to identifying and addressing potential risks is essential, as is a steadfast dedication to data precision and high standards of quality.

Role and Responsibilities

Here's What You'll Be Responsible For:

  • Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and quality oversight of direct reports across cost and scheduling disciplines.
  • Coordinate with engineering, procurement, contract, compliance, and construction management teams to align project milestones with budget allocations.
  • Establish and enforce project controls procedures, reporting templates, and KPIs to ensure consistency across the project lifecycle.
  • Oversee the development and maintenance of the project budget, ensuring accurate cost allocation and expenditure tracking.
  • Oversee the validation of project schedules to ensure precise alignment between field execution and future forecasting, ensuring the timely delivery of project milestones.
  • Lead the identification of schedule and cost risks, facilitating the development of mitigation plans and corrective actions.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for the team during executive reviews and contractor alignment meetings.


Skills and Qualifications

Here's what you'll need:

  • Advanced proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite to drive reporting, documentation, and executive-level presentations.
  • Experienced in utilizing advanced scheduling platforms, including Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project, to oversee complex project timelines.
  • Foundational knowledge identifying key project drivers, monitoring budget and schedule performance, and organizing project scopes into detailed work structures.
  • Ability to synthesize vast amounts of raw data into actionable insights and executive-level summaries.
  • Comprehensive understanding of diverse construction contracting models and their strategic implications for project cost management and financial reporting.
  • Understanding of the various stages of large-scale construction projects, from initial planning through to completion.


The current base salary range for this role is between $113,500 - $151,500. Individual base pay rates will depend on factors including duties, work location, education, skills, qualifications and experience. Total compensation for this position will include a competitive benefits package and may include participation in company incentive compensation programs, which are based on factors to include organizational and individual performance.

Total Rewards
At Samsung Austin Semiconductor, base pay is just one part of our total compensation package. The base compensation for this role will depend on education, experience, skills, and location.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life insurance and 401(k) matching with immediate vesting
  • Onsite café(s) and workout facilities
  • Paid maternity and paternity leave
  • Paid time off (PTO) + 2 personal holidays and 10 regular holidays
  • Wellness incentives and MORE

Eligible full-time employees (salaried or hourly) may also receive MBO bonuses based on company, division, and individual performance.

All positions at Samsung Austin Semiconductor are full-time on-site.

U.S. Export Control
This role may require access to information subject to U.S. export control laws. Applicants must be authorized to access such information or eligible for government authorization.

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