Project Controls Engineer Jobs in Austin, TX
Project Controls Engineer jobs in Austin are in strong demand, concentrated in the Domain, the central business district, and the Mueller development corridor, across construction, energy, infrastructure, and semiconductor manufacturing. Employers hiring right now include Tesla, GFiber, and Hoar. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Job Title: Project Controls Coordinator
Company: Loenbro, LLC
Business Unit/Department: Project Controls
Location: Austin, TX/ Onsite
Reports to: Learning and Development Manager / Director
Employment Type: Full-Time
FLSA Classification: Exempt
About Loenbro
Loenbro is a trusted, long-term construction lifecycle partner to thousands of customers across the U.S. Our market spans all industries and our service offerings include Critical Electrical, Mechanical & Structural, Soft Crafts, Inspection, Underground Maintenance and Installation, and Fabrication. Our expertise lies in simplifying the complex and establishing long-standing relationships with our partners. We have a national presence but a local approach—every customer benefits from our capabilities and our care.
At Loenbro, we don't just offer jobs—we build careers grounded in integrity, teamwork, excellence, and purpose. Join a team where your expertise is valued, your growth is supported, and your work helps maintain and enhance the critical infrastructure that powers communities across the nation.
Job Summary
The Project Controls Coordinator is responsible for change management, contract administration, forecasting support, project audits, and closeout activities. This role serves as a key resource for Area and Project Managers and supports the overall financial health of projects.
Essential Job Responsibilities
- Manage change order entry and contract modifications within Vista.
- Maintain contract values and revenue tracking.
- Support forecasting reviews and project financial analysis.
- Assist with project audits and compliance reviews.
- Help identify risk through the projects
- Coordinate project closeout activities and documentation.
- Support project leadership with reporting and project controls processes.
- Assist the Area and Project Managers
- Ensure compliance with company procedures and controls
Minimum Qualifications
- 2+ years of construction administration, contracts, project accounting, or project controls experience.
- Proficient in Excel and reporting capabilities.
- Understanding of construction financial controls and change management.
Preferred
- Vista ERP preferred.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Bilingual Spanish
Job Title: Project Controls Coordinator
Company: Loenbro, LLC
Business Unit/Department: Project Controls
Location: Austin, TX/ Onsite
Reports to: Learning and Development Manager / Director
Employment Type: Full-Time
FLSA Classification: Exempt
About Loenbro
Loenbro is a trusted, long-term construction lifecycle partner to thousands of customers across the U.S. Our market spans all industries and our service offerings include Critical Electrical, Mechanical & Structural, Soft Crafts, Inspection, Underground Maintenance and Installation, and Fabrication. Our expertise lies in simplifying the complex and establishing long-standing relationships with our partners. We have a national presence but a local approach—every customer benefits from our capabilities and our care.
At Loenbro, we don't just offer jobs—we build careers grounded in integrity, teamwork, excellence, and purpose. Join a team where your expertise is valued, your growth is supported, and your work helps maintain and enhance the critical infrastructure that powers communities across the nation.
Job Summary
The Project Controls Coordinator is responsible for change management, contract administration, forecasting support, project audits, and closeout activities. This role serves as a key resource for Area and Project Managers and supports the overall financial health of projects.
Essential Job Responsibilities
- Manage change order entry and contract modifications within Vista.
- Maintain contract values and revenue tracking.
- Support forecasting reviews and project financial analysis.
- Assist with project audits and compliance reviews.
- Help identify risk through the projects
- Coordinate project closeout activities and documentation.
- Support project leadership with reporting and project controls processes.
- Assist the Area and Project Managers
- Ensure compliance with company procedures and controls
Minimum Qualifications
- 2+ years of construction administration, contracts, project accounting, or project controls experience.
- Proficient in Excel and reporting capabilities.
- Understanding of construction financial controls and change management.
Preferred
- Vista ERP preferred.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Bilingual Spanish
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Who's Hiring
- Tesla38
- GFiber13
- Hoar6H
- Loenbro6
- STV6
Top Industries Hiring
- Construction & Real Estate13
- Healthcare & Medical Services6
- Consulting & Professional Services6
Project Controls Engineer Jobs in Austin: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a project controls engineer job in Austin?
Your strongest path into Austin's market is targeting the sectors that drive the most hiring: large-scale construction, energy transition projects, semiconductor fab builds, and the city's ongoing infrastructure expansion. Candidates who stand out carry hands-on experience with earned value management, scheduling tools like Primavera P6 or MS Project, and cost forecasting. Connecting with prime contractors and owner-operators active in the Capitol Complex area, East Austin, and the broader metro tends to move faster than broad national applications.
Which companies hire project controls engineers in Austin?
Companies currently hiring project controls engineers in Austin include Tesla, GFiber, and Hoar, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Austin's market draws a mix of engineering and construction firms, semiconductor and semiconductor-adjacent manufacturers, utilities, and public-sector capital program offices managing the city's rapid infrastructure growth.
Are there remote project controls engineer jobs in Austin?
Yes, though with limits: project controls engineering is more office-and-site-oriented than fully desk-based, so fully remote roles are less common than hybrid arrangements. About 29% of project controls engineer openings tied to Austin are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, with hybrid schedules most typical for cost analysis, reporting, and scheduling coordination work rather than field-facing controls roles.
How can I get a project controls engineer job in Austin with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Austin is targeting project coordinator or project controls analyst roles with large construction managers and engineering firms active on the city's semiconductor, data center, and public infrastructure builds. Entry-level candidates who have completed coursework in construction management or industrial engineering, hold an intern or co-op background, and can demonstrate familiarity with scheduling software tend to get interviews first. Austin Community College and UT Austin's engineering programs both have employer pipelines worth pursuing directly.
Which industries hire the most project controls engineers in Austin?
Most project controls engineer openings in Austin sit in Construction & Real Estate, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Consulting & Professional Services, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Austin's position as a hub for semiconductor manufacturing investment, grid modernization projects, and one of the fastest-growing urban construction markets in the country keeps demand for controls professionals consistently above national averages.
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