Project Controller

Barry-Wehmiller Companies - Carrollton, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Carrollton, TX

10,001+ employees

About the position

The Project Controller role at Barry-Wehmiller's Design Group involves working within a team of industry experts to manage project controls for various engineering and construction projects. The position focuses on ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. The successful candidate will participate in project planning, schedule development, cost control, and progress tracking, while collaborating with project managers and discipline leads to facilitate effective project execution.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the early planning of work to be performed, including developing Level 1 schedules that capture the appropriate scope, timeline, and milestones.
• Develop and update project execution schedules (engineering through construction), including resource loading where appropriate.
• Prepare schedule analysis, including milestone variance and critical path, to communicate and focus the project team on areas of concern and make recommendations for remedial actions where appropriate.
• Facilitate progress tracking with project discipline leads to accurately assess and report project progress, as well as forecast work hours at completion.
• Assist project managers in the identification of necessary changes relative to scope, schedule, and budget; facilitate the change management process during design and construction phases in order for timely identification and processing of the changes.
• Facilitate cost control process on projects with construction scope.
• Review project cost reports and analyze those reports for anomalies relative to budgets and scopes and validate Estimate at Completion.
• Ensure project control reporting documents are produced and clearly communicate to the project team the latest status in order for timely identification and mitigation of issues on the project.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or technical field is preferred but consideration will be given to other degrees based on actual experience.
• 3+ years' experience in industrial-related industries and projects.
• Solid communication and leadership skills.
• Analytical and results-oriented mindset.
• Effective time management skills.
• Strong computer software skills, including OPC or Primavera.

Benefits

• Professional development resources and mentorships including the First Year Experience program, Individual Development Plans, and Career Path resources and tools.