Project Controls Lead

Title: Project Controls Lead
Location: Desoto, KS
Division: Enerfab Power & Industrial
Direct Report: Project Accountant
Salary Range: $85,000 to $92,400

Company Summary:
Enerfab has 125 years of experience providing fabrication, construction, and industrial services across the chemical, food & beverage, oil & gas, heavy industrial, data center, and power industries. Founded in 1901, Enerfab has grown into an industry leader recognized for its capabilities, strong safety culture, and commitment to quality. As part of Quanta Services (NYSE: PWR), Enerfab combines operational agility and craftsmanship with the resources and capabilities of a Fortune 200 infrastructure leader.

The Project Controls Lead is responsible for managing project controls tools to ensure successful project execution. This role plays a critical part in maintaining project schedules, budgets, and performance metrics.

Key Responsibilities
Project Planning and Scheduling:

• Develop and maintain project schedules using industry-standard scheduling software (e.g., Primavera, Microsoft Project).
• Collaborate with project teams to define project milestones, deliverables, and timelines.

Cost Management:

• Establish and manage project budgets, including tracking and reporting on project costs.
• Monitor and analyze cost variances, providing recommendations for cost control.

Performance Metrics:

• Define and implement key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure project progress and success.
• Prepare and distribute project performance reports to stakeholders.

Risk Management:

• Identify project risks and implement risk mitigation strategies.
• Assist in developing risk management plans and monitoring risk factors.

Change Management:

• Evaluate and document changes to project scope, schedule, and costs.
• Collaborate with project managers to assess the impact of changes and ensure proper approvals.

Document Control:

• Establish and maintain a project document control system, ensuring version control and accessibility for project teams.
• Manage the distribution and filing of project documents.

Project Reporting:

• Prepare regular project status reports, including schedule updates, cost reports, and progress summaries.
• Present project status to project teams and senior management.

Stakeholder Communication:

• Facilitate communication and coordination between project teams, subcontractors, clients, and other stakeholders.
• Ensure timely and accurate information exchange.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field; Master's degree in a related field is a plus.
• 2-4 years of experience in project controls, project management, costs, scheduling, or a related role.
• Proficiency in project controls software, scheduling tools, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention to detail skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Knowledge of construction industry practices, scheduling techniques, and cost management.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License, travel is required for this role.
• Willingness to learn, grit and determination to be successful at it

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND EXPECTATIONS

• Some job duties are performed within an established office environment under normal lighting and climate-controlled tolerances. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
• When the employee is at a work site, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places and outdoor weather conditions. The noise in the work environment is often loud.
• Requires a consistent physical presence at the branch office to oversee shared services functions and employees, normally achieved by working standard business hours. Certain positions will require a flexibility of working hours to meet the demands of the job and the direction of the manager.

Enerfab is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.