Project Controls Cost Engineer - Primoris Heavy Civil - Houston, TX

Primoris Heavy Civil business unit is searching for a Project Controls Analyst in the Houston, TX area. The Project Controls Analyst will be responsible for ensuring the assigned project(s) deliverables are being executed within budget and on schedule, including timely and accurate input of data and document reporting, as well as thorough review/analysis of defined cost.

Key Responsibilities:

• Break down project estimate & allocate budgets to a company standard code of
  
  

accounts

• Assist in monitoring of the project(s) schedule for the planning, procurement,
  
  

construction and closeout phases

• Coordinate, calculate, develop, input or update project budget information,
  
  

changes, expenditure information, commitments and forecasts into the cost

reporting system(s)

• Update, monitor and consult project(s) costs and progress, including coding
  
  

and/or reviewing the coding of timesheets and invoices for accuracy, as well as,

ensuring adequate weekly tracking of quantities and production

• Analyze cost and productivity reports, present findings, and communicate
  
  

recommendations to the project team

• Assist in project setup, coding, take-offs and establish project baseline
• Develop, implement, and maintain external and internal cost reports, forecasts
  
  

and summary level progress

• Provide cost, schedule and key performance indicator input to the weekly and
  
  

monthly progress reports

• Conduct project forecast meetings
• Printing and distribution of technical and administrative reports
• Assembly of monthly report packages
  
  

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Business Management or
  
  

Finance/Accounting preferred. Experience may be considered in lieu of degree

• Preferred 2 years’ experience in Cost Control or similar position, preferably in
  
  

construction.

• Experience in the Heavy Civil construction industry preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high degree of accuracy and
  
  

attention to detail

• Ability to multi-task and prioritize
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Familiarization with project controls procedures
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Scheduling knowledge a plus
• Experience and or exposure in Vista/Viewpoint, Ecosys, and web-based software
  
  

applications

• Ability to work as a team
• Time management skills
• Strong organizational skills
  
  

Company Overview

Primoris was formed in 2004 as the parent company and is traded on the NYSE under the symbol PRIM. We provide a wide range of construction, maintenance, and engineering services for power generation, oil and gas, chemical, pipeline, utilities and distribution, and civil infrastructure clients. Primoris is ranked in the top 1% of the prestigious Top 600 Specialty Contractors List by Engineering News-Record (ENR), having built projects throughout the U.S. and Canada. For additional information, please visit www.prim.com.

Primoris Heavy Civil, supported by the bonding capacity and resources of Primoris, has expanded into an even larger role within the heavy civil, infrastructure rehabilitation and transportation industries. Heavy Civil provides highway, port, airfield, rail and marine (intermodal transportation) construction services to private commercial and industrial clients as well as governmental entities such as the Department of Transportation and the US Army Corps of Engineers. Heavy Civil is comprised of six operating units that include North Louisiana Operations, South Louisiana Operations, Texas Operations, HMA Paving Operations, Concrete Paving Operations, and the Infrastructure Rehabilitation Unit.

Benefits:

• Paid Company Holidays
• Paid PTO
• Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Short Term/Long Term Disability, 401K with matching contribution.
  
  

EEO Statement

We are an equal-opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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