Project Controls Engineer

Core Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using Primavera P6, including logic development, progress updates, and schedule analysis.
• Support look-ahead planning, schedule impact evaluations, and recovery scenarios.
• Utilize Navisworks (Simulate / Manage) for 4D sequencing, constructability reviews, and clash detection.
• Create and modify AutoCAD drawings for site logistics, temporary works, construction layouts, and lift studies.
• Develop and review crane and rigging studies using 3D Lift Plan or similar software.
• Cook up schedule and model inputs with engineering, fabrication, and field teams.
• Translate digital schedules and models into executable field plans.
• Support project managers and superintendents with planning, reporting, and coordination.

Core Competencies

• Drive for Results - Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; detailed focused; steadfastly pushes self and others for results.
• Functional Technical Skills - Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level of accomplishment.
• Interpersonal Savvy - Relates well to all kinds of people—inside and outside the organization; builds appropriate rapport; builds constructive and effective relationships.
• Planning - Accurately scopes out length and difficulty of tasks and projects; sets objectives and goals; breaks down work into the process steps; develops schedules and task/people assignments; anticipates and adjusts for problems and roadblocks; measures performance against goals; evaluates results.
• Time Management - Uses his/her time effectively and efficiently; values time; concentrates his/her efforts on the more important priorities; gets more done in less time than others; can attend to a broader range of activities.
• Clear Written and Verbal Communications - Is able to write clearly and succinctly in a variety of communication settings and styles; possesses strong verbal communication skills; can get messages across that have the desired effect.

Education And Experience

• BS or Associate Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related technical field and (2) or more years of multidisciplinary construction and project controls experience.
• OR Minimum (5) years of construction experience in industrial environments such as pulp & paper, chemical, power, or heavy manufacturing, with background in scheduling and project controls.

Required Skills

• Demonstrated, hands-on experience with Primavera P6.
• Working knowledge of Navisworks for construction sequencing and coordination.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD for construction support drawings.
• Experience with 3D Lift Plan or equivalent crane/lift planning software.
• Experience supporting heavy industrial civil, mechanical, or electrical construction projects.

Desired Skills Or Knowledge

• Familiarity with heavy lift planning, crane operations, and rigging.
• Experience integrating schedules with 4D models.
• Field experience or strong exposure to site execution.
• Ability to interpret structural, mechanical, civil, and electrical drawings.