Project Controls Engineer

At John Paul Construction, we believe every project is an opportunity to improve on what has come before. To foster that mindset, we hire the brightest and best in the industry, encourage collaboration, and embrace innovative thinking and new technology.

Due to continued expansion, we are hiring a Project Controls Engineer to join our Planning Department for projects across Dublin.

Requirements Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the project master programme (baseline schedule) using Primavera P6
• Monitor progress against the baseline and produce periodic schedule updates, identifying critical path variances and float erosion
• Prepare and issue earned value analysis (EVM), and forecasts for senior management and the client
• Coordinate with the commercial team on valuations, cash flow forecasting, and subcontractor cost reporting
• Support the project manager with look-ahead planning, resource loading, and procurement schedule alignment
• Produce dashboards, progress and KPI reports for internal review meetings and client progress meetings
• Liaise with site teams, package managers, and subcontractors to capture accurate progress data

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Building Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Project Management, or a related discipline
• Minimum 3-5 years' experience in a Project Controls Engineer, Planning Engineer, Project Planner, or similar project control's role within construction or engineering
• Proven experience using Primavera P6 to develop, maintain, and monitor project programmes and schedules
• Strong understanding of Earned Value Management (EVM), forecasting, critical path analysis, and project performance reporting
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with project, commercial, site, and subcontractor teams

Benefits We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe in fostering a work environment where all individuals are treated with dignity and respect and are given the opportunity to reach their full potential.