Project Controls Specialist
Houston, MS - USA
Job Summary
Career Area:
StrategyJob Description:
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
When you join Caterpillar yourejoining a global team who cares not just about the work we do but also about each other. We are the makers problem solvers and future world builders who are creating stronger more sustainable communities. We dontjust talk about progress and innovation here we make it happen with our customers where we work and live. Together we are building a better world so we can all enjoy living in it.
Key Responsibilities
Planning & Scheduling
Develop maintain and update integrated project schedules for BOP scope.
Coordinate with engineering procurement and construction teams to ensure schedule alignment
Identify critical path activities float erosion and schedule risks.
Support lookahead planning and construction sequencing.
Cost Control
Track project budgets commitments actuals and forecasts for BOP scope.
Support development and maintenance of cost reports cash flow forecasts and estimate-to-complete (ETC).
Monitor cost performance and identify variances against baseline budgets.
Progress Measurement & Reporting
Establish and maintain progress measurement systems for engineering procurement and construction.
Produce biweekly and monthly reports including progress curves earned value metrics and variance analysis when required.
Support client and internal reporting requirements.
Risk & Change Management
Support risk identification quantification and mitigation tracking
Maintain risk registers and contribute to schedule and cost risk analysis
Track and evaluate change orders and scope growth assessing schedule and cost impacts
Interface & Coordination
Work closely with project managers construction teams and discipline leads to ensure alignment across all BOP systems (e.g. electrical piping utilities interconnects)
Coordinate across multiple workstreams including gas supply cooling systems substations and plant infrastructure
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree or 3-5 years experience desired. Experience in cost control project planning or material planning within a manufacturing or project-based environment preferred.
Strong analytical problem-solving skills ability to use and communicate statistical and problem-solving tools including root cause analysis and corrective action skills.
Well-developed interpersonal skills strongly preferred in dealing with sensitive issues developing others and reaching consensus on specific actions inside and outside of Solar.
Summary Pay Range:
$112710.00 - $169060.00
Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors job level market location job related knowledge skills individual performance and experience.
Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.
BENEFITS:
Subject to plan eligibility terms and guidelines.
This is a summary list of benefits.
Competitive salary and annual bonus program
Medical dental and vision coverage
Paid time off plan (Vacation Holiday Sick Etc.)
Health savings account (HSA)
Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Programs
Voluntary Benefits (Ex. Accident Identity Theft Protection)
There will be cross-training and qualifications-based opportunities to earn up to an additional $2 per hour with any night shift activity qualifying for another $3 per hour.
Potential base salary increases from annual performance reviews
All eligible candidates MUST pass the following pre-employment screenings before they can be hired to any position:
Background Screening
Physical and drug/alcohol screening
Solar is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer such as H L TN F J E O. As a global company Solar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website at ensure you frequently check the email account you provided on your application including the junk/spam folder as this is the primary correspondence method in our recruiting process.
EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities females veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.
Summary Pay Range:
$112704.00 - $169056.00Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors job level market locationjob-related knowledge skills individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.
Benefits:
Subject to plan eligibility terms and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.
Medical dental and vision benefits*
Paid time off plan (Vacation Holidays Volunteer etc.)*
401(k) savings plans*
Health Savings Account (HSA)*
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
Health Lifestyle Programs*
Employee Assistance Program*
Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*
Career Development*
Incentive bonus*
Disability benefits
Life Insurance
Parental leave
Adoption benefits
Tuition Reimbursement
* These benefits also apply to part-time employees
Posting Dates:
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.
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Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Caterpillar is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial turbines and diesel-electric locomotives.