Caterpillar, Inc

Project Controls Specialist

Caterpillar, Inc • $120K — $180K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in project controls or related field
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or Engineering
  • Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office and project controls tools
  • Exceptional oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
  • Proven experience in risk management and project status reporting

Responsibilities

  • Support complex projects throughout their lifecycle
  • Identify and manage project risks effectively
  • Forecast and plan costs, schedules, and resource allocation
  • Develop and implement change management plans
  • Conduct regular reviews to improve project controls processes
  • Liaise with internal and external stakeholders for project success
  • Exercise leadership in the commissioning of Balance of Plant (BOP) equipment

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Paid time off including vacations and holidays
  • 401(k) savings plan
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) options
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Career development opportunities
  • Tuition reimbursement program
  • Parental and adoption leave
Full Job Description

Career Area:

Strategy

Job Description:

NATURE AND SCOPE:

The Project Controls Specialist is responsible for providing support on complex projects during the project lifecycle.  Key responsibilities for the role include risk identification and management, forecasting, scheduling, cost planning and project status reporting.   

The Project Controls Specialist will develop project controls including planning, cost control, change management plans and procedures with continuous review and improvement recommendations. The role requires that the project controls processes are consistently applied across all complex projects.   The Project Controls Specialist supports the development of resource-loaded schedules, identifying risks to internal and customer commitments.  In addition, a key responsibility is to implement Change Management & forecasting practices to appropriately capture the impacts of change to cost and schedule activities.


KNOWLEDGE:

The Project Controls Specialist must be sufficiently familiar with Solar's organization and practices to accomplish project requirements.


PROBLEM COMPLEXITY:

Develops solutions to complex technical and process problems by coordinating with various groups including Business Development, Business Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain organizations.


WORK DIRECTION AND LATITUDE:

The position requires limited supervision and exercises considerable latitude in determination of technical objectives.  Support project from booking to commissioning of the supplied scope.  Work is self-started. Individual must be innovative and inventive to solve technical or process problems.


PROJECT RESPONSIBILITY:

Exercises leadership from booking to commissioning of Balance of Plant (BOP) equipment. The successful and timely completion of projects directly supports organizational objectives.  Develops tools and procedures to manage risk through regular review and reporting throughout the project life cycle. 


LIAISON:

Works with internal stakeholders and customers to support execution of projects.  Internal contacts include various business units, also interacts with external customers and suppliers as needed to support project objectives.   


BUSINESS CONTRIBUTION:

Major contribution to achievement of Company objectives through realization of project profitability; customer satisfaction with the execution of project schedule.


REQUIREMENTS:

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools and flexibility to work with Project Controls software
- Excellent oral and written communications
- Excellent people skills to work with own team and report to senior management


EDUCATION:

BS in Business, Finance, or Engineering 4-year degree


 

Summary Pay Range:

$120,600.00 - $180,900.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar. 

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits*

  • Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*

  • 401(k) savings plans*

  • Health Savings Account (HSA)*

  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*

  • Health Lifestyle Programs*

  • Employee Assistance Program*

  • Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*

  • Career Development*

  • Incentive bonus*

  • Disability benefits

  • Life Insurance

  • Parental leave

  • Adoption benefits

  • Tuition Reimbursement

       

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

 

 

This position requires working onsite five days a week. 

 

 

 

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

 

 

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Progress Rail Services Corporation, a Caterpillar company, is one of the largest integrated and diversified suppliers of railroad and transit system products and services worldwide. Since its acquisition by Caterpillar Inc. in 2006, Progress Rail has used the Caterpillar international footprint to gain quick and widespread notice and approval across the globe. Product technology, reliability and durability, along with legendary aftermarket parts and service support, have been their keys to success. Caterpillar is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines and industrial gas turbines. The technology and world reach of Caterpillar, combined with the service standard and historical reliability of Progress Rail, ensures their products and services make a growing impact on the world rail industry. With their acquisition of Electro-Motive Diesel (EMD), Progress Rail is the world's largest builder of diesel-electric locomotives for all commercial railroad applications including freight, intercity passenger, commuter, switching, industrial and mining. EMD is also a global provider of diesel power engines for marine propulsion, offshore and land based oil well drilling rigs and stationary power generation. Electro-Motive is the only diesel engine manufacturer of its size to have produced more than 70,000 engines. This success stems from product reliability, serviceability, load acceptance capability, low operating costs and ease of maintenance with standardized components.

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Learn more about Caterpillar, Inc
Size
107,700 employees
Market Cap
$125.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$2.9 billion
Founded
1925
5 Year Trend
+5.8%
Revenue
$41.7 billion
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