Hargrove Engineers & Constructors · 9 hours ago
Project Controls Specialist
Kingsport, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expHargrove Engineers & Constructors is seeking an experienced Project Controls professional to support their team onsite in Kingsport, TN. The role involves planning and scheduling heavy industrial engineering projects, monitoring project costs, and ensuring adherence to budget and schedule throughout the project lifecycle.
ConstructionConsultingProject Management
Responsibilities
Responsible for cost analysis and schedule development during the engineering and construction phases of 5-15 concurrent projects
Strong understanding of project controls methodologies, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project success
Manage and oversee project controls for multiple capital projects, ensuring adherence to budget and schedule
Conduct thorough cost analysis, including cost estimation, forecasting, and variance analysis throughout the project lifecycle
Develop, maintain, and update project schedules, ensuring alignment with project milestones and deadlines
Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to establish project control processes and reporting standards
Monitor project performance and provide regular updates to senior management, highlighting potential risks and recommending corrective actions
Implement and maintain project control tools and software to track project progress and financial performance
Facilitate project meetings to review schedules, budgets, and performance metrics
Prepare and present reports on project status, including financial performance and schedule adherence
Ensure compliance with organizational policies and industry regulations throughout the project lifecycle
Qualification
Required
Strong background in project controls
Hands‑on experience with Primavera P6
Proficiency in SAP
High School Diploma or equivalent
5-7 or more years of relevant industrial experience in planning, scheduling, cost control and estimating
Knowledge and application of company business standards and good practices
Extreme attention to detail
Possesses a comprehensive understanding of the function of all engineering disciplines
Understanding of existing and potential customer deliverable expectations and preferences
Ability to set priorities
Ability to effectively discuss and correspond with engineering disciplines and/or contractors to ascertain and understand pertinent information concerning schedules, scopes of work, estimates and/or project costs
Coaching and mentoring skills and experience
Excellent listening and communication skills, both verbal and written
Excellent presentation skills
Excellent organizational skills
Knowledge of other disciplines deliverable development to ensure coordination of efforts
Knowledge and understanding of schedule constraints and information requirements for the production of all project controls deliverables
Ability to develop a construction cost estimate, a detailed engineering schedule and a man-hour budget for a small project or an area for a larger project
Ability to determine construction material quantities
Experienced in estimating and scheduling professional service hours and assessing the progress and quality of project controls work
Ability to accurately estimate completion of assigned tasks
Proficient in the use of Primavera P6 and SAP software
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office
Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time
Preferred
Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Construction Science, Building Science or related field
Benefits
Paid holidays
Personal paid time off
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Disability insurance
401(k)
Other benefits
Company
Hargrove Engineers & Constructors
Hargrove is a full-service engineering, procurement, and construction management firm delivering multi-discipline engineering, project delivery, controls & automation, and technical services to industrial clients.
1001-5000 employees
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