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Project Control Specialist

Project Control Specialist

SESCO Cement Corp.Houston, TX, US
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Job Description

COMPANY OVERVIEW

SESCO Cement is a subsidiary of an international, diversified group of companies with revenues of $2.3 billion, and is a distributor of building materials. With a growing footprint of satellite locations and distribution partners across the U.S., they continue to expand their reach and realize their vision of bringing construction to an era of brighter possibilities, with a focus on providing customers with superior products to help them build and manufacture high-quality merchandise. Being an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strive to create a culture of community where anyone can reach their highest potential.

This position will be part of a team that operates almost as a separate engineering and construction arm mostly handling capital projects. The growing demand in the construction and building materials industry has propelled them to invest in building new facilities that can help expand their market reach. This dynamic team is committed to providing excellent engineering, procurement, and construction services. They strive for top quality candidates to ensure their successful development.

The type of projects the team works on ranges from full marine terminal design / procurement / construction, to planning and building out a network of satellite rail / barge terminals, to smaller scale expansions to each of the existing facilities. Additionally, as the company continues to expand and integrate vertically, there will be several new project types in these downstream markets, as well as the potential to provide these services externally.

Project Controls Specialist

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Project Controls Specialist to support planning, scheduling, budgeting, and performance tracking for Project team resources and contractors. This role is critical to ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with safety and quality standards specific to heavy industrial environments.

Key Responsibilities :

Project Planning & Scheduling :

  • Develop and maintain comprehensive project schedules using Primavera P6 or MS Project, tailored to the unique phases of construction, maintenance, or expansion.
  • Coordinate with Project Managers and Project Engineers on the engineering, procurement, and construction teams to ensure realistic timelines and resource allocation.
  • Coordinate and support Project Managers and Project Engineers to analyze and evaluate earned value management (EVM) against project schedules.
  • Update schedules regularly to reflect actual progress and forecast future activities.
  • Serve as a liaison between site teams, contractors, and corporate project management offices.
  • Facilitate regular coordination meetings to align expectations and resolve issues proactively.

Cost Management & Forecasting :

  • Prepare detailed cost estimates and budgets for capital and maintenance projects.
  • Monitor actual expenditures against budgeted amounts and provide variance analysis.
  • Forecast future costs based on current trends and anticipated changes in scope or resources.
  • Performance Tracking & Reporting :

  • Generate weekly and monthly reports on schedule adherence, cost performance, and resource utilization.
  • Present findings to project managers, site leadership, and corporate stakeholders.
  • Ensure accuracy and consistency of data across project control systems and databases.
  • Maintain documentation and audit trails for all project control activities.
  • Adhere to internal project control standards and industry best practices.
  • Support audits and reviews by providing transparent and well-organized documentation.
  • Risk Management :

  • Identify potential risks related to schedule delays, cost overruns, and resource constraints.
  • Develop and maintain a risk register with mitigation strategies and contingency plans.
  • Collaborate with safety and environmental teams to ensure compliance and minimize operational risks.
  • Project Administration

  • Organize and streamline documentation procedures within the Projects team
  • Collaborate with the accounting team to complete purchase orders and process invoices
  • Manage change orders between contractors and vendors
  • Oversee RFI tracking for all site projects
  • Qualifications :

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
  • 4+ years of experience in project controls, preferably in industrial or commercial construction.
  • Proficiency in project management software (MS Project, Visio, Word, Excel).
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Familiarity with cost engineering, earned value management, and risk analysis.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong ability to work independently and interact effectively with various departments.
  • Procore, SAP and / or Monday experience is a plus
  • PMP, CCP, or PSP certification is a plus.
  • Work Environment :

  • Includes Site and Office work.
  • Requires PPE and adherence to safety protocols when on Site.
  • May involve exposure to dust, noise, and heavy machinery.
  • Note : The above job description is intended to outline the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to the position. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties as necessary to meet business needs.

    SESCO Cement is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer providing equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable law.

    SESCO Cement is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and either need assistance applying online or need to request an accommodation during the interview process, email Human Resources at hr@sescocement.com

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