Project Controls Specialist

Career Area:StrategyJob Description:Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.NATURE AND SCOPE:The Project Controls Specialist is responsible for providing support on complex projects during the project lifecycle. Key responsibilities for the role include risk identification and management, forecasting, scheduling, cost planning and project status reporting. The Project Controls Specialist will develop project controls including planning, cost control, change management plans and procedures with continuous review and improvement recommendations. The role requires that the project controls processes are consistently applied across all complex projects. The Project Controls Specialist supports the development of resource-loaded schedules, identifying risks to internal and customer commitments. In addition, a key responsibility is to implement Change Management & forecasting practices to appropriately capture the impacts of change to cost and schedule activities.KNOWLEDGE:The Project Controls Specialist must be sufficiently familiar with Solar's organization and practices to accomplish project requirements.PROBLEM COMPLEXITY:Develops solutions to complex technical and process problems by coordinating with various groups including Business Development, Business Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain organizations.WORK DIRECTION AND LATITUDE:The position requires limited supervision and exercises considerable latitude in determination of technical objectives. Support project from booking to commissioning of the supplied scope. Work is self-started. Individual must be innovative and inventive to solve technical or process problems.PROJECT RESPONSIBILITY:Exercises leadership from booking to commissioning of Balance of Plant (BOP) equipment. The successful and timely completion of projects directly supports organizational objectives. Develops tools and procedures to manage risk through regular review and reporting throughout the project life cycle. LIAISON:Works with internal stakeholders and customers to support execution of projects. Internal contacts include various business units, also interacts with external customers and suppliers as needed to support project objectives. BUSINESS CONTRIBUTION:Major contribution to achievement of Company objectives through realization of project profitability; customer satisfaction with the execution of project schedule.REQUIREMENTS:- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools and flexibility to work with Project Controls software- Excellent oral and written communications- Excellent people skills to work with own team and report to senior managementEDUCATION:BS in Business, Finance, or Engineering 4-year degreeSummary Pay Range:$120,600.00 - $180,900.00Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar. Benefits:Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.Medical, dental, and vision benefits*Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*401(k) savings plans*Health Savings Account (HSA)*Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*Health Lifestyle Programs*Employee Assistance Program*Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*Career Development*Incentive bonus*Disability benefitsLife InsuranceParental leaveAdoption benefitsTuition Reimbursement* These benefits also apply to part-time employeesThis position requires working onsite five days a week.Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.Posting Dates:Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community.SummaryLocation: Houston, TexasType: Full time