Project Controls Engineer

Cianbro
United States, Maine, Pittsfield
101 Cianbro Square (Show on map)
May 30, 2025
Provide operational support to project teams consistent with Cianbro's Standard Operating Procedures and processes to drive continuous operational and project performance improvement. Job Responsibilities: Communicate expectations of the project team for safety, role responsibility, production, quality standards and schedule. Work with the project teams to help them understand Cianbro's obligations, critical dates, contract terms, risks, opportunities, payment procedures, the notification process for changes & unforeseen conditions. Ability to work with the team in a supplemental role to aid in the management of the project. Participate in the development of the Project Management Plan (PMP) and Readiness Review (Kickoff) and participate in the mid project reviews as needed. Ensure that the project team understands and maintains proper document control practices consistent with Cianbro's SOP. Understand client's software requirements, if different from our own, and how to best satisfy contract requirements while maintaining Cianbro requirements. Assist the project management team on how to interpret the budget information to develop complete work packages and provide production goals, scope definition, and schedule requirements to front-line supervisors for Daily Activity Plans. Assist the project team in developing the project budget with measurable quantities. Assist the project team in understanding how to forecast costs and update cost forecasts using Cianbro's project management software with input from the project team. Coordinate with Market Business Managers and project teams to align efforts and provide consistency across projects and markets. Make certain the project team understands how to prepare, develop, analyze, and progress the project schedule with input from the project team using Primavera P6. Work as a liaison between the project team and the QA/QC department to ensure that project deliverables are in compliance with Cianbro's quality program. Perform regular audits with the project team to ensure alignment with Cianbro SOP and standard processes. Identify shortcomings and assist the project team in the development of action plans. Assist in developing/maintaining standard operating procedures and educational resources. Providing technical assistance to project teams and field personnel as needed. Qualifications/Requirements: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance or closely related degree preferred. A minimum of 4 years' experience in Project Controls or Project Management. Experience setting up and managing project Schedules within Primavera P6. Project Controls experience on engineering and construction projects. Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of principles and concepts of cost engineering as they relate to budgeting, monitoring, and tracking actual costs, change orders and forecasting. Understanding of Earned Value concepts and how to apply them. Ability to work within a team. Ability to fill a variety of project roles as needed to support project teams. Ability to handle multiple assignments at a time. Ability to travel to support project teams. Cianbro is an employee-owned, tobacco-free, equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate based on marital status, race, color, creed, gender, sex, religion, national origin, gender identity, age, veteran status, union affiliation, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, sexual orientation, or genetic information. Professionals Apply