Civil Project Controls Specialist

Summary/Objective:

The Civil Project Controls Specialist – Bilingual is responsible for supporting project planning, scheduling, cost tracking, and reporting for civil construction projects. This role works closely with project management and field operations to ensure accurate project controls, with a strong emphasis on reviewing field-entered data in HCSS Heavy Job for accuracy and completeness. The position requires proficiency in both English and Spanish to effectively coordinate with field teams and stakeholders.

Essential Functions:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Review and audit field-entered data in HCSS Heavy Job to ensure accuracy, completeness, and proper cost coding

Identify discrepancies in labor, equipment, and production entries and coordinate with field teams to resolve issues

Develop, update, and maintain project schedules using MS Project Track and analyze project progress, costs, and productivity against budgets and forecasts

Utilize HCSS Heavy Job for cost tracking, reporting, and data management

Prepare and distribute regular project status reports, including schedule updates, cost reports, and variance analyses

Collaborate with project managers, estimators, and field teams to ensure alignment between schedules, budgets, and actual performance

Support project setup, including cost codes, budgets, and tracking systems

Monitor job cost data and identify potential risks, delays, or cost overruns

Assist in forecasting labor, equipment, and material needs based on project schedules and production rates

Facilitate communication between English- and Spanish-speaking team members to ensure clarity in project expectations and reporting

Maintain accurate and organized project documentation and records

Assist with continuous improvement of project controls processes and reporting systems

Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Minimum of 2–5 years of experience in project controls, project engineering, or similar role within civil construction

Technical

Skills:

Proficiency in HCSS Heavy Job Strong  working knowledge of MS Project for scheduling and project tracking

Ability to analyze cost data, production rates, and project performance metrics

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel Other Requirements:

Bilingual in English and Spanish (required)
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Ability to communicate effectively with both office and field personnel

Understanding of civil construction processes, including underground utilities (preferred)
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position, and it is not intended to be an exhaustive list of experience, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with the position. Management reserves the right to modify, add to, or remove duties as necessary.

Venus Construction is an equal opportunity employer & participant in e-verify. Venus Construction does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.