High school diploma required; experience in Energy and Chemicals industry preferred.
4+ years of experience in project controls.
Proficient in developing and maintaining engineering schedules.
Strong problem-solving skills for complex situations.
Familiarity with project management software like Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, and Excel.
Understanding of basic project management principles.
High degree of computer literacy.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Responsibilities
Assist project manager in defining project scope for Project Controls tasks.
Study project documents to prepare schedules.
Collaborate with project personnel to create schedules.
Convert scope documents into linked, resourced project schedules.
Prepare achievable schedules integrating engineering, procurement, and construction timelines.
Monitor project progress and generate progress reports.
Collect man-hours and prepare Earned Value reports and analysis.
Ensure timely issuance of relevant reports to stakeholders.
Provide resource forecasts and input into budget forecasting.
Support cost discipline for accurate man-hour budget control.
Benefits
Opportunity to work on challenging projects for well-known clients in the Oil & Gas industry.
Work in a detail-oriented environment with a focus on project controls.
Gain experience in a collaborative team setting with diverse project personnel.
Potential for career growth within a reputable engineering corporation.
Full Job Description
Job Description
Zachry Engineering Corporation (ZEC) is looking for a detail-oriented Project Controls Specialist I who is who will be working on engineering projects in the Houston Briar Park office. The ideal candidate will bring some knowledge of cost and scheduling and will have the opportunity to work on challenging projects for well-known clients in the Oil & Gas industry.
Responsibilities
Assist the project manager in developing project scope of work for required Project Controls tasks.
Study and understand all relevant project documents pertaining to the preparation of schedules.
Work with all relevant project and discipline personnel to prepare schedules.
Convert the scope of work document into a logically linked, resourced project schedule.
Prepare realistic, achievable schedules using logical networks and where necessary integrate engineering, procurement, and construction schedules with an emphasis on the engineering and procurement pieces.
Monitor progress against project schedule and prepare progress reports.
Collect expended man-hours and prepare Earned Value reports and analysis.
Prepare, review, and ensure the timely issue of all relevant reports to stakeholders.
Provide realistic resource forecast data at a project and corporate level and provide input into the budget forecasting process.
Support the cost discipline to ensure accurate and timely control and forecasting of man-hour budgets and ensure that the impact of all change requests is properly assessed and included in the schedules.
Analyze progress and effects on schedule and advise necessary corrective action.
Qualifications
High school diploma required, and some experience in engineering with Energy and Chemicals industry preferred.
Minimum of 4+ years of experience in project controls.
Experience developing and maintaining engineering schedules.
Problem-solving skills, work to resolve complex situations with appropriate management.
Some knowledge of project management software, specifically Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, and Excel.
Must have an understanding of the basic principles of project management
Must have a high degree of computer literacy.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact with staff at all levels.
Dependable by meeting deadlines, working independently, being accountable for work, maintaining focus, being punctual, and having a good attendance record.
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About Zachry Group
Zachry Group is North America's pacesetter in turnkey engineering, construction, maintenance, turnaround and fabrication services to the energy, chemicals, power, manufacturing and industrial sectors.
We work with customers to plan, build and renew their most critical facilities, so they can achieve their immediate and long-term goals, all at the highest safety standards. Since 1924, we have been a purpose-driven organization, united by a shared set of values and the desire to deliver the very best outcome for our customers.
