Rosendin Electric, Inc

Senior Project Controls Engineer

Rosendin Electric, Inc$95K — $115K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
  • 5-7 years of experience in project controls or engineering roles within construction.
  • Demonstrated leadership in technical execution in project controls.
  • Expert-level understanding of WBS design and project controls systems.
  • Proficiency in Excel, Smartsheet, Power BI, and enterprise project coordination platforms.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development of WBS and task code structures for complex projects.
  • Mentor Project Controls Engineers and Data Specialists in project auditing and reporting.
  • Conduct advanced audits of project setups to ensure protocol alignment.
  • Implement best practices in collaboration with PCMs and RPCMs across business units.
  • Provide technical leadership during project startup phases.
  • Identify and improve systemic issues in project controls processes.
  • Represent the Project Controls Group in cross-departmental initiatives.

Benefits

  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
  • 401(k) plan.
  • Performance-based annual bonus program.
  • 17 PTO days per year plus 10 paid holidays.
  • 3 days of paid sick leave and paid bereavement leave.
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
  • Disability income protection insurance.
Full Job Description

YOUR NEXT OPPORTUNITY:

The Senior Project Controls Engineer is a highly skilled technical leader within Rosendin’s internal Project Controls Group (PCG). This role supports and mentors Project Controls Engineers and Data Specialists while partnering closely with Project Controls Leads to ensure project controls excellence across the enterprise. The Senior Engineer leads complex audits, drives standardization efforts, and contributes to the development of tools and processes that enhance project startup readiness and execution consistency.

This role is designed for professionals with advanced competencies who operate with moderate supervision and gradually increase their autonomy. The focus is on leadership in technical execution, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement.


WHAT YOU’LL DO:
  • Lead the development and validation of WBS and task code structures for complex or high-risk projects.
  • Guide and mentor Project Controls Engineers and Data Specialists in project setup, auditing, and reporting practices.
  • Conduct advanced audits of project setup and baseline documentation to ensure alignment with PCG protocols and enterprise standards.
  • Collaborate with PCMs and RPCMs to implement best practices and drive consistency across regions and business units.
  • Provide technical leadership during project startup phases, including readiness planning, scope alignment, and controls integration.
  • Identify systemic issues in project controls processes and recommend improvements to templates, workflows, and tools.
  • Represent the PCG in cross-departmental initiatives and enterprise-level planning efforts.
  • Maintain thorough documentation of findings, recommendations, and support activities.

WHAT YOU BRING TO US:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related technical field.
  • 5-7 years of experience in project controls or project engineering roles within construction, with demonstrated leadership in technical execution.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:
  • Expert-level understanding of WBS design, planning principles, and project controls systems.
  • Proven ability to lead audits, mentor junior staff, and influence cross-functional teams.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication and documentation skills.
  • Proficient in Excel, Smartsheet, Power BI, and enterprise project coordination platforms.

TRAVEL:
  • 0 – 25%

WORKING CONDITIONS:
  • General work environment - sitting for long periods, standing, walking, typing, carrying, pushing, bending.
  • Work is conducted primarily indoors with varying environmental conditions such as fluorescent lighting and air conditioning.
  • Noise level is usually low to medium.
  • Occasional lifting of up to 30 lbs.

YOU Matter – Our Benefits
  • ESOP – Employee Stock Ownership
  • 401 K
  • Annual bonus program based upon performance, profitability, and achievement
  • 17 PTO days per year plus 10 paid holidays
  • 3 days of paid sick leave each year
  • 3 days of paid Bereavement leave each year
  • 3 days of paid Jury Duty
  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • Bonding Leave
  • Term Life, AD&D Insurance, and Voluntary Life Insurance
  • Disability Income Protection Insurance
  • Pre-tax Flexible Spending Plans (Health and Dependent Care)
  • Charitable Giving Match with our Rosendin Foundation

Our success is rooted in our people. We all come together around long-term vision and a sense of shared ownership. As a group, we do whatever it takes to ensure the success of our business…and your career.

About Rosendin Electric, Inc

Rosendin Electric, Inc. is an employee-owned electrical contractor headquartered in San Jose, California. The company provides electrical engineering, design-build, and construction services for commercial, industrial, and institutional clients. Rosendin Electric was founded in 1919 and has completed projects in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The company has been recognized as one of the largest electrical contractors in the United States by Engineering News-Record.
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