Sr. Project Controls Specialist

The Charlotte office of Zachry offers a unique opportunity to join a high-growth team at the center of critical infrastructure work across the region. Our team supports a large and expanding portfolio driven by strong, long-standing partnership with major utility providers.  This gives our employees consistent exposure to high-impact, technically challenging projects with real visibility.

Because of the volume and continuity of work, team members in Charlotte benefit from both stability and variety—working on meaningful projects while continuing to develop new skills and advance their careers. The environment is fast-paced and collaborative, where individuals are empowered to take ownership, contribute ideas, and make a tangible difference from day one.

If you’re looking for a role where your work matters, your growth is supported, and your impact is visible, the Charlotte Zachry team is the place to be.

 Zachry Engineering Corporation (ZEC) is seeking an experienced Senior Project Controls Specialist to join our Charlotte Design Center. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with deep expertise in Primavera P6 scheduling, cost control, and earned value management who enjoys supporting complex engineering projects and guiding project teams toward successful execution.

In this position, you will lead cost and schedule control efforts for assigned projects, working closely with project managers, discipline leads, and stakeholders to ensure accurate forecasting, reporting, and overall project performance.

What You’ll Do

• Develop, maintain, and analyze engineering project schedules using Primavera P6
• Support project managers in defining scope and project controls requirements
• Convert scope documents into logically linked, resource-loaded schedules
• Integrate engineering, procurement, and (when applicable) construction schedules
• Create and analyze progress curves, manpower histograms, and earned value metrics
• Monitor schedule and cost performance; prepare regular progress and forecast reports
• Collect and analyze expended man-hours and support budget forecasting
• Identify schedule impacts, risks, and contingencies; recommend corrective actions
• Support schedule and project risk analysis activities
• Lead or contribute to project meetings and deliver schedule-related presentations
• Train and mentor junior project controls and planning personnel
• Ensure accurate change management by assessing schedule and cost impacts

What We’re Looking For

• 10+ years of experience in engineering project controls plus a high school degree 
• Industry experience in Refining, Chemicals, Power, Renewables, or Food & Beverage
• Strong background in engineering schedule development and cost analysis
• Proven experience leading or coordinating project controls efforts on large projects
• Advanced working knowledge of Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, and Excel
• Solid understanding of project management, cost management, estimating, and change control
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to lead meetings, present to stakeholders, and work effectively across teams
• Dependable, self-directed, and comfortable working independently or collaboratively

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree

Why Zachry Engineering

• High-visibility role supporting complex, multidisciplinary engineering projects
• Opportunity to influence project outcomes through strong cost and schedule control
• Collaborative, professional engineering environment
• Long-term project portfolio across multiple energy and industrial markets

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

This role is primarily office-based with occasional travel to project or construction sites. Site visits may require mobility, use of PPE, and exposure to moderate-to-high noise levels. The position requires regular communication via in-person meetings, phone, email, and digital collaboration tools.

Zachry Group is committed to providing a safe, drug-free workplace and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.