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Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.
As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.
Company : Black & Veatch Corporation
Req Id : 117144
Opportunity Type : Staff
Relocation eligible : Yes
Full time/Part time : Full-Time
Project Only Hire : No
Visa Sponsorship Available: No
Why Black & Veatch?
At Black & Veatch, you’ll be part of work that matters—designing, creating, and building the infrastructure communities rely on every day, from concept through execution.
We care about how the work gets done as much as what we build. Safety is built into every decision, and people look out for each other—speaking up, collaborating, and doing the right thing because it affects real lives.
You’ll work alongside teams solving complex challenges and turning ideas into solutions that perform in the real world—gaining hands-on experience across projects, technologies, and disciplines.
Ownership shows up in how we work. We take responsibility for outcomes, follow through on commitments, and take pride in what we deliver. As a 100% employee-owned company, employees share in the long-term success we build together.
With flexible ways of working and meaningful development opportunities, you’ll build a career you can be proud to stand behind.
The Opportunity
- Field project controls manager position located at the project site in Beech Island, South Carolina.
The project is a lump sum EPC project consisting of a 1 x 0 GE F‐class dual fuel simple cycle combustion turbine with hot selective catalytic reduction (SCR) technology. The plant will have a nominal capacity of 190MW.
This position has supervisory/lead responsibility over a group of project controls personnel or functions as a technical specialist who develops advanced concepts. Supervises work of others. - Responsible for overall performance management.
- May be responsible for hiring, discipline, and pay administration of their subordinates.
Key Responsibilities
Manages a diverse team of professionals and able to achieve successful results and able to function as a technical specialist developing advanced concepts. May be responsible for hiring, discipline, and pay administration of others.
Cost:
- Leads cost control team
- Addresses contractual requirements related to cost control
Planning/Scheduling:
- Leads planning and schedule preparation on more complex projects including startup planning.
- Addresses contractual requirements related to schedule control.
- As required by the business unit, expert in scheduling forensics.
PJC Management:
- Recognizes critical issues and interfaces.
- Confers with PM team on project execution matters.
- Participates in key risk management discussions.
- Participates in and may lead any potential claims issues.
- Manages controls functions from home office to site as appropriate.
- Supervises subcontract administration when assigned.
- As applicable ensures compliance with tools/processes in Field Project Controls Manual.
- As applicable ensures startup planning is at the appropriate level of detail.
- Collaborates with the project management leadership team to ensure project success.
Management Responsibilities
Preferred Qualifications
- Prefer Master's degree or local equivalent in Engineering or Construction Management.
- Experience serving in a Leadership role for a medium- to large-sized EPC project in both Home Office and Field preferred
- Prefer certificate from either PMI or AACE
Minimum Qualifications
- Four-year Bachelor's degree with ten or more years of relevant Cost Control of Planning & Scheduling experience OR no four-year Bachelor's degree required with twelve years or more of relevant Cost Control or Planning & Scheduling experience in Home Office or Field Office.
- All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.
Certifications
Prefer certificate from either PMI or AACE.
Work Environment/Physical Demands
- Office Environment: This position requires sitting, talking, hearing, keyboard input and seeing. Occasional travel up to 25% may be required.
- Construction Site Environment: This position requires standing, kneeling, bending, stooping, moving, and walking long distances in and around confined, cluttered places and uneven areas. It also requires the ability to see and hear naturally or with correction, work at heights above 5 feet, climb and maintain balance on stairs, ladders, and scaffolds and work up to a 12-hour shift. The work environment may involve cramped workspaces, very hot or cold temperatures, inclement weather, extreme lighting conditions, distracting or uncomfortable noise levels, and hazardous equipment.
- Domestic or International travel may be required.
Salary Plan
Job Grade
Black & Veatch endeavors to make www.bv.com/careers accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process because of a disability, please contact the Employee Relations Department at +1-913-359-1622 or via our accommodations request form. This contact information is for disability accommodation requests only; you may not use this contact information to inquire about the status of applications. General inquiries about the status of applications will not be returned.
Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy.
Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.
To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.
A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.
We are proud to be a 100 percent ESOP-owned company. As employee-owners, our professionals are empowered to drive not only their personal growth, but the company's long-term achievements - and they share in the financial rewards of the success through stock ownership.
By valuing diverse voices and perspectives, we cultivate an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and are able to provide innovative and effective solutions for clients.
BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender Identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law.
Notice to External Search Firms: Black & Veatch does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be obligated to pay a placement fee for unsolicited resumes. Black & Veatch Talent Acquisition engages with search firms directly for hiring needs.
Nearest Major Market: Augusta
Nearest Secondary Market: South Carolina
Job Segment: Engineer, Engineering
Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.
As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.
Company : Black & Veatch Corporation
Req Id : 117144
Opportunity Type : Staff
Relocation eligible : Yes
Full time/Part time : Full-Time
Project Only Hire : No
Visa Sponsorship Available: No
Why Black & Veatch?
At Black & Veatch, you’ll be part of work that matters—designing, creating, and building the infrastructure communities rely on every day, from concept through execution.
We care about how the work gets done as much as what we build. Safety is built into every decision, and people look out for each other—speaking up, collaborating, and doing the right thing because it affects real lives.
You’ll work alongside teams solving complex challenges and turning ideas into solutions that perform in the real world—gaining hands-on experience across projects, technologies, and disciplines.
Ownership shows up in how we work. We take responsibility for outcomes, follow through on commitments, and take pride in what we deliver. As a 100% employee-owned company, employees share in the long-term success we build together.
With flexible ways of working and meaningful development opportunities, you’ll build a career you can be proud to stand behind.
The Opportunity
- Field project controls manager position located at the project site in Beech Island, South Carolina.
The project is a lump sum EPC project consisting of a 1 x 0 GE F‐class dual fuel simple cycle combustion turbine with hot selective catalytic reduction (SCR) technology. The plant will have a nominal capacity of 190MW.
This position has supervisory/lead responsibility over a group of project controls personnel or functions as a technical specialist who develops advanced concepts. Supervises work of others. - Responsible for overall performance management.
- May be responsible for hiring, discipline, and pay administration of their subordinates.
Key Responsibilities
Manages a diverse team of professionals and able to achieve successful results and able to function as a technical specialist developing advanced concepts. May be responsible for hiring, discipline, and pay administration of others.
Cost:
- Leads cost control team
- Addresses contractual requirements related to cost control
Planning/Scheduling:
- Leads planning and schedule preparation on more complex projects including startup planning.
- Addresses contractual requirements related to schedule control.
- As required by the business unit, expert in scheduling forensics.
PJC Management:
- Recognizes critical issues and interfaces.
- Confers with PM team on project execution matters.
- Participates in key risk management discussions.
- Participates in and may lead any potential claims issues.
- Manages controls functions from home office to site as appropriate.
- Supervises subcontract administration when assigned.
- As applicable ensures compliance with tools/processes in Field Project Controls Manual.
- As applicable ensures startup planning is at the appropriate level of detail.
- Collaborates with the project management leadership team to ensure project success.
Management Responsibilities
Preferred Qualifications
- Prefer Master's degree or local equivalent in Engineering or Construction Management.
- Experience serving in a Leadership role for a medium- to large-sized EPC project in both Home Office and Field preferred
- Prefer certificate from either PMI or AACE
Minimum Qualifications
- Four-year Bachelor's degree with ten or more years of relevant Cost Control of Planning & Scheduling experience OR no four-year Bachelor's degree required with twelve years or more of relevant Cost Control or Planning & Scheduling experience in Home Office or Field Office.
- All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.
Certifications
Prefer certificate from either PMI or AACE.
Work Environment/Physical Demands
- Office Environment: This position requires sitting, talking, hearing, keyboard input and seeing. Occasional travel up to 25% may be required.
- Construction Site Environment: This position requires standing, kneeling, bending, stooping, moving, and walking long distances in and around confined, cluttered places and uneven areas. It also requires the ability to see and hear naturally or with correction, work at heights above 5 feet, climb and maintain balance on stairs, ladders, and scaffolds and work up to a 12-hour shift. The work environment may involve cramped workspaces, very hot or cold temperatures, inclement weather, extreme lighting conditions, distracting or uncomfortable noise levels, and hazardous equipment.
- Domestic or International travel may be required.
Salary Plan
Job Grade
Black & Veatch endeavors to make www.bv.com/careers accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process because of a disability, please contact the Employee Relations Department at +1-913-359-1622 or via our accommodations request form. This contact information is for disability accommodation requests only; you may not use this contact information to inquire about the status of applications. General inquiries about the status of applications will not be returned.
Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy.
Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.
To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.
A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.
We are proud to be a 100 percent ESOP-owned company. As employee-owners, our professionals are empowered to drive not only their personal growth, but the company's long-term achievements - and they share in the financial rewards of the success through stock ownership.
By valuing diverse voices and perspectives, we cultivate an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and are able to provide innovative and effective solutions for clients.
BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender Identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law.
Notice to External Search Firms: Black & Veatch does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be obligated to pay a placement fee for unsolicited resumes. Black & Veatch Talent Acquisition engages with search firms directly for hiring needs.
Nearest Major Market: Augusta
Nearest Secondary Market: South Carolina
Job Segment: Engineer, Engineering
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Who's Hiring
- Burns & McDonnell35
- Aegis Project Controls26
- Johnson Controls24
- Cushman & Wakefield21
- Turner & Townsend Pty Limited17
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services89
- Construction & Real Estate73
- Technology & Software23
- Manufacturing14
- Energy9
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in project controls engineer jobs.
- Proficiency in Primavera P6 for schedule development and baseline maintenance
- Experience with earned value management including CPI and SPI reporting
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field
- Ability to develop and maintain cost forecasts and change control logs
- Familiarity with work breakdown structures and project control plans
- PMI Planning and Scheduling Professional or AACE certification preferred
Tips for Your Project Controls Engineer Job Search
Tailor your resume to the contract type
Project controls engineer roles vary sharply by contract vehicle. Highlight whether your experience is on lump-sum, cost-plus, or EPC contracts, because hiring managers screen for that match before anything else on your resume.
Lead with your scheduling software proficiency
Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project are non-negotiable on most postings. List your tool, your version experience, and the scale of schedules you have built, such as activity count and project duration, right in your summary section.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists project controls engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by project phase and sector
A project controls engineer on a greenfield capital project needs a different toolkit than one supporting a maintenance turnaround. Search for the phase and sector you know best so your application reads as an exact match, not a stretch.
Prepare a schedule variance example before interviews
Most technical interviews for this role include a scenario question about a schedule slip or cost overrun. Walk in with a real example that covers the cause, your analysis method, the corrective action you recommended, and the outcome.
Negotiate scope of control, not just compensation
When you reach the offer stage, ask specifically which project tiers you will own and whether you will present to the project director directly. Scope and reporting line define your growth path more than title alone does.
Project Controls Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most project controls engineers?
The companies hiring the most project controls engineers right now include Burns & McDonnell, Aegis Project Controls, and Johnson Controls, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Demand is concentrated in energy, heavy construction, and defense program management.
How many project controls engineer jobs are remote?
About 48% of project controls engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, though full remote is less common than in purely office-based disciplines. Cost engineering and reporting analyst roles within the project controls function tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while field-based scheduling roles typically require on-site presence.
How do you become a project controls engineer?
Start with a degree in engineering, construction management, or a quantitative field. Build hands-on experience with scheduling software and cost tracking on real projects, either through internships or entry-level coordinator roles. Earning an AACE or PMI scheduling certification strengthens your candidacy significantly. Most practitioners reach an independent project controls engineer title after several years of progressively larger project exposure.
Can you get hired as a project controls engineer with little experience?
Yes, but you need to be deliberate about positioning. Target postings titled project controls coordinator or project controls analyst, which are the recognized entry points for the discipline. Demonstrate proficiency in Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project through coursework or a personal project. Highlight any experience with schedules, budgets, or change orders from internships, co-ops, or adjacent roles in construction or engineering.
What does the project controls engineer interview process look like?
Most processes run three to four stages. A recruiter screen covers your background and tool experience. A technical interview with a lead engineer tests your scheduling logic, earned value calculations, and how you handle scope changes. A case study or take-home exercise is common at mid-to-senior levels. Final interviews typically include the project manager or program director and focus on communication and stakeholder reporting.
Where can I find and apply to project controls engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to project controls engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience, sector, and preferred location, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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