Project Controls

At Eichleay, we are continuously building relationships with talented Project Controls professionals who are interested in future opportunities supporting industrial and capital projects across multiple markets. This Evergreen posting allows us to connect with qualified professionals in advance of upcoming project awards, long-term programs, owner's engineering assignments, and embedded client support roles.

We are interested in individuals who bring expertise in one or more areas of Project Controls, including:

• Cost Engineering

• Engineering Planning

• Turnaround Planning

• Resource Loading

• Cost Analysis

• Project Cost Management

• Estimating

• Planning and Scheduling

• Progress Measurement

• Earned Value Management (EVM)

• Forecasting and Performance Reporting

• Change Management

• Risk Analysis and Quantitative Risk Assessment

• Project Analytics and Reporting

Our Project Controls professionals work closely with Project Managers, Project Engineers, Engineering Leads, Construction Teams, Procurement Specialists, and Client stakeholders to provide visibility, predictability, and accountability throughout the project lifecycle.

Roles may support projects in refining, chemicals, energy, power, life sciences, food and beverage, manufacturing, mining, infrastructure, and other industrial sectors.

Employment Type: Full time.

*Other options may exist including part time, fixed-term, and casual (as needed employment types)

Compensation and Benefits: We offer full time employees' competitive compensation and benefits that include, Medical/Dental/Vision, HSA company contribution, company 401K match, and more.

Position Summary

Project Controls professionals at Eichleay provide the systems, processes, analysis, and reporting necessary to successfully deliver capital projects. Depending on experience and project requirements, individuals may support project planning, cost management, scheduling, forecasting, estimating, performance measurement, risk management, or integrated project controls functions.

Successful candidates combine analytical thinking with strong communication skills and the ability to influence project outcomes through accurate reporting, proactive problem solving, and data-driven recommendations.

Typical Responsibilities

(Responsibilities may vary based on assignment, project size, and level.)

Project Planning & Scheduling

• Develop, maintain, and analyze project schedules using P6 Primavera.

• Support scope definition, work breakdown structures (WBS), and execution planning.

• Develop Level 1 through Level 4 schedules as appropriate.

• Evaluate schedule performance and identify critical path impacts.

• Facilitate schedule updates with project teams and stakeholders.

• Facilitate interactive planning sessions.

• Perform schedule risk assessments and recovery planning.

• Prepare a basis of schedule.

Cost Engineering & Cost Controls

• Develop project budgets and cost baselines.

• Track project expenditures, commitments, accruals, and forecasts.

• Analyze cost performance and identify variances.

• Support estimate validation and cost benchmarking activities.

• Generate cost reports, dashboards, and management summaries.

• Participate in forecasting and project financial reviews.

• Accruals and cashflows.

Estimating

• Prepare conceptual, budgetary, and detailed Total Installed Cost (TIC) estimates.

• Support proposal development and project planning efforts.

• Perform quantity takeoffs and estimate reviews.

• Analyze historical project data and market trends to improve estimate accuracy.

• Support contingency development and estimate risk analysis.

• Facilitate estimate review meeting.

• Prepare basis of estimate.

Project Controls Integration

• Integrate cost, schedule, progress, and forecasting information into meaningful performance metrics.

• Support earned value management and performance analysis.

• Facilitate project controls reviews with management and clients.

• Develop KPIs, dashboards, and project health indicators.

• Assist with project change management processes.

• Support project audits and lessons learned initiatives.

Client & Team Collaboration

• Participate in Client and Eichleay project team meetings.

• Partner with project management and engineering teams to support successful project delivery.

• Provide timely, accurate communication regarding project performance and emerging risks.

• Develop reports and presentations for leadership, project teams, and clients.

• Support construction, commissioning, turnarounds, and site execution activities as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Requirements may vary based on role, project needs, and level of responsibility.

Education

One of the following is preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Business, Finance, Economics, or related discipline.

• Associate degree with relevant project controls experience.

• Equivalent combination of education and professional experience.

Experience

• Experience supporting industrial, manufacturing, energy, EPC, EPCM, owner's engineering, or capital project environments.

• Experience in one or more project controls disciplines including cost, scheduling, estimating, forecasting, planning, or project reporting.

• Demonstrated understanding of project execution processes and project lifecycle management.

• Experience working in multi-discipline project environments.

Preferred Skills

• Proficiency with Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Power BI, Excel, and related project controls software.

• Working knowledge of cost management systems and project reporting platforms.

• Understanding of earned value management principles.

• Strong analytical, forecasting, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to interpret engineering, procurement, construction, and project management data.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to effectively communicate project status, trends, and risks to stakeholders.

• Experience supporting projects in refining, chemicals, life sciences, power, mining, food & beverage, or similar industrial markets.

• Demonstrated innovation, initiative, maturity, and sound judgment.

• Experience leveraging AI tools to improve reporting, forecasting, analysis, workflow efficiency, and project decision-making while maintaining accountability and quality.

Work Environment & Requirements

• Work may be performed remotely, in an office, client site, refinery, manufacturing facility, laboratory, or industrial environment.

• Some positions may require site visits, client interaction, or travel.

• Overtime or flexible schedules may be required based on project demands.

• Must adhere to all site-specific safety, security, and operational requirements.

Client / Project Requirements (as Applicable)

Depending on assignment, candidates may be required to obtain:

• TWIC Card

• OSHA training

• MSHA training

• Client-specific safety certifications

• Background screening

• Drug screening

• Security or facility access credentials

Why Eichleay?

Eichleay has delivered complex capital projects for more than 150 years. Our project controls professionals play a critical role in helping clients successfully plan, execute, and deliver projects safely, efficiently, and predictably.

Whether your expertise is in scheduling, cost management, estimating, project analytics, or integrated project controls, we welcome the opportunity to learn more about your background and discuss future opportunities with our team.