Project Controls Specialist III - Scheduling

San Juan, Puerto Rico Until 9/21/2026 8+ years exp First posted July 23, 2026 Last posted July 23, 2026
Job description

At Fluor, we are proud to design and build projects and careers. We are committed to fostering a welcoming and collaborative work environment that encourages big-picture thinking, brings out the best in our employees, and helps us develop innovative solutions that contribute to building a better world together. If this sounds like a culture you would like to work in, you’re invited to apply for this role.

Fluor is a leading government contractor with a proven track record of delivering high‑value technical solutions around the world to U.S. government agencies such as the DOE, NNSA, the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community.

Job Description

This position performs Project Control activities and/or supervises the preparation of Project Controls activities for a project or assignment.   This role serves as Control Team Leader on small projects and provides direct supervision to a small team of Project Controls personnel, or as a Subject Manager Expert (SME) for the entire Project Controls Team in the Regional Office.

• Develop Work Breakdown and Project Coding Structures for control and integrity of work defined by the contract

• Develop totally integrated engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) schedules/cost control programs

• Recommend solutions or recovery plans to schedule/cost impact or delays

• As Cost Specialist develop and analyze the Project Margin Analysis Report (PMAR)  

• Analyze variances in cost and schedule performance against the plan, and communicate the reasons for the issuance of variance and proposed mitigation plans to Project Management

• As Cost Specialist coordinate estimate development with the Project Estimator

• Other duties as assigned

Basic Job Requirements

• Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in applicable field of study and eight (8) years of work-related experience or a combination of education and directly related experience equal to twelve (12) years if non-degreed; some locations may have additional or different qualifications in order to comply with local requirements  

• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors  

• Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job  

• Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines  

• Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner   

Other Job Requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Possess practical experience in the use of the automated cost or schedule management systems

• Must have had leadership roles as a Control Team Lead (CTL) on a small-sized project or lead on a large project

• May need  to travel internationally for project assignments and in support of business related matters 

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by governing law.

Benefits Statement: Fluor is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote employee health, wellness, and financial security. Our offerings include medical, dental and vision plans, EAP, disability coverage, life insurance, AD&D, voluntary benefit plans, 401(k) with a company match, paid time off (personal, bereavement, sick, holidays) for salaried employees, paid sick leave per state requirement for craft employees, parental leave, and training and development courses.

Market Rate Statement: The market rate for the role is typically at the mid-point of the salary range; however, variations in final salary are determined by additional factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, relevant years of experience, geographic location, internal pay equity, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.

Notice to Candidates: Background checks are carried out as part of any conditional offer made, including (but not limited to & role dependent) education, professional registration, employment, references, passport verifications and Global Watchlist screening.

To be Considered Candidates: Must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located.

About this role

Summary

Manage project schedules, cost variance analysis, team supervision, and project control activities.

Job title

Project Controls Specialist III - Scheduling

Experience level

8+ years

Minimum experience

8+ years exp

Industry

government contractor

Location requirements

San Juan, Puerto Rico, remote work not specified

Salary

Not specified

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

schedule managementcost analysisteam leadershipproject control

Preferred skills

automated management systemsleadershipinternational travel

Specializations

schedulingcost controlproject managementEPC schedules
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

San Juan, Puerto Rico

Work arrangement unknown City