Project Controls Specialist- PPL

CB&I
Plainfield, IL
Company Overview:

CB&I® is the world’s leading designer and builder of storage facilities, tanks and terminals. With more than 60,000 structures completed throughout our 135+ year history, we have the global expertise and strategically-located operations to provide customers world-class storage solutions for even the most complex energy infrastructure projects.

Overview: The Principal Project Controls Specialist will be responsible for managing and leading the Project Control requirements on a large Project. The position will report directly to the Project Controls Director and indirectly to the Project Director and routinely interacts with Senior Management and Regional Operations. Responsibilities:
  • Understand contract requirements
  • Key Cost Specialist Responsibilities/Accountabilities:
  • Creation of original budgets from the as-sold estimates developed by Estimating
  • Collaboration with Finance & Accounting on financial reporting
  • Analyze and report cost impacts
  • Manage implementation of the monthly cost report and cost forecast analysis
  • Develop and update project progress measurementKey Scheduling Responsibilities/Accountabilities:
  • Understand contract requirements, project milestones and activities
  • Lead the development of project schedule working with the project team
  • Development of all levels of the project schedule
  • Facilitate monthly updates and critical path schedule analysis
  • Participate in schedule review meetings
  • Analyze and report schedule impacts
  • Participate in planning sessions of the project
Qualifications:
  • 15+ years of EPF or EPC experience as a cost specialist / planner (experience in Refining / Oil & Gas, Petrochemical or industrial fabrication industries preferred)
  • Skilled in MS Word, Excel and Power Point
  • Competent in the use of all Microsoft office tools, with particular expert use of Excel.
  • Expert in the use of the JDE accounting package, or similar.
  • Expert in the use of Primavera P6
  • Earned Value Management (EVR)

  • Schedule Performance Index (SPI)

  • Cost Performance Index (CPI).

Organizational Structure and Location

  • Onsite in office
  • Reports to: Functionally to Director of Project Controls; for day to day requirements Project Manager/Project Director
  • Permanent Work Location: Home Office
  • May be temporarily assigned to Project Sites Common Performance Metrics
  • Timely and accurate reporting of costs and schedule
  • Monthly reporting of projects progress, S-curves, and financials
  • Collaborative contributions to achieving CB&I project team goals and initiatives
  • 100% Compliance with Company policies and procedures
Skills and Behaviors:
  • Business presence and polish
  • Knowledge of CB&I products and markets
  • Proactively identifies and solves the complex problems
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Mentally agile and ability to multi-task and manage tight deadlines
  • Proven negotiating ability with high emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills
  • Demonstrated business partnering skills with the ability to influence the organization
  • Adaptability and agility to learn and contribute in varying and complex environments
  • A mature business and technical acumen coupled with a drive to achieve results
  • Exceptional communication and presentation skill, both written and verbal
  • Ability to work and build credibility across the business, up to and including senior management level
  • Proactively embraces and promotes the company's values and culture, including diversity & inclusion and a healthy and safe work environment.

Benefits:

CB&I is proud to offer eligible employees a robust package of benefits, including major medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) matching program, FSA/HSA programs, long- and short-term disability options, life insurance, and AD&D. We also offer eligible employees paid holidays and paid time off. Benefits eligibility for permanent positions may vary by full-time or part-time roles, location, or position.

In accordance with applicable local and state laws or regulations, the compensation listed is the current estimated range for the position. Final offer details and future compensation may be determined by multiple factors, including, but not limited to, geographic location, market compensation data, skills, experience, and other relevant factors. Please discuss any compensation-related questions with your recruiter during the interview process.

Pay Range:

USD $135,000.00 - $144,186.00 Annually

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Posted 2025-08-19

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