Project Engineer / Project Controls Specialist

Project Engineer / Project Controls Specialist

Ardent Services, LLC was formed in 2002 to provide professional electrical and instrumentation (E&I) services. We are a premier provider of high-quality power, control, and process automation services for the industrial industry throughout the country.

Position: Project Engineer / Project Controls Specialist

Reports to: Glen Riddle Vice President

Location: Midland, Texas

Employment Type: Regular, Non-Exempt Position (Per Diem offered, if eligible)

General Job Description: Ardent Services is seeking an individual who possesses the skills, aptitude, and ambition required to contribute to our organization as a Project Engineer. Generally responsible for monitoring, capturing, and analyzing project data to support project progress, procurement, cost, planning, and scheduling.

Essential Duties and Skills:

• Maintaining and monitoring Project Controls in areas including, but not limited to, progress, productivity, performance, quality, and cost.
• Developing, maintaining, and monitoring schedules by obtaining updates through established Project Controls systems, project data, and field verification.
• Maintaining and monitoring the Request For Information (RFI) and Management of Change (MOC) systems.
• Developing estimates and takeoffs for projects including but not limited to estimates associated with change orders.
• Developing and maintaining the cost control system including reconciling commitments, change orders, invoices, and running cost reports.
• Maintaining standard project reports and developing ad-hoc project specific reports.
• Liaise and interact with company representatives, customers, and subordinates.
• Assist Project Manager, Construction Manager and Superintendents in the execution of job requirements.
• Ensure purchasing, subcontracting, and administration activities are carried out.
• Monitor activities to ensure proper compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Overseeing, training, and evaluating junior project controls personnel.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Construction Management/Science/Engineering or related degree with 3+ years of experience, or 7+ years of equivalent experience, is highly preferred. High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Excel, and Oracle Primavera P6. Preferably experienced with utilizing Bluebeam Revu, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Power BI, Navisworks Freedom, and DocuSign.
• Ability to effectively discuss and correspond with engineering disciplines and/or contractors to ascertain and understand pertinent information concerning schedules, scopes of work, estimates and/or project costs.
• Ability to methodically approach detail-oriented tasks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Works effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently with minimal supervision and oversight.

Physical Requirements include, but are not limited to:

• Ability to work a 10-hour shift, at minimum, and overtime when necessary.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, and drive for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to walk up and down multiple flights stairs.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• When required, wear all necessary PPE and conform to other site-specific requirements.

We offer our employees a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package and are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Ardent Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.