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Project Controls Specialist - Planner

Fluor

Buda, TXJob$74–138K/yrSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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Compensation
$74–138K/yr
Location
Buda, TX
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

This position performs project controls functions related to cost and/or schedule and assists with project controls activities. The specialist prepares work breakdown and project coding structures, participates in weekly schedule meetings, and develops and maintains management, project, and control-level schedules. The role requires a four-year degree and four years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and directly related experience.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Communication, requiredJob-Related Technical Knowledge, requiredLearning and Applying Regulations, requiredAttention to Detail, requiredTime Management, requiredPrimavera P6, nice to have

Qualifications

Accredited Four-Year Degree or Equivalent, requiredFour Years Work-Related Experience, requiredLeadership Roles on Projects, nice to haveWork Authorization, required

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave

Full 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.

Job Description

This position performs Project Control functions related to cost and/or schedule and assists in the preparation of Project Controls activities for a project or assignment.

  • Prepare the Work Breakdown and Project Coding Structures for control and integrity of work to be performed as defined by the contract

  • Participate in weekly project schedule meetings.

  • Develop and maintain Management, Project and Control level schedules

  • Other duties as assigned

Basic Job Requirements

  • Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in applicable field of study and four (4) years of work-related experience or a combination of education and directly related experience equal to eight (8) 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

Preferred Qualifications

  • Possess practical experience in the use of the automated schedule management systems (Primavera P6)

  • Having leadership roles on various projects is preferred

  • May need to travel domesitcally to other construction related project sites.

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.

Salary Range: $74,000.00 - $138,000.00

How this job compares

Set against the 3,041 open Project Controls jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$74–138K/yr
  • Texas median$100–156K/yr114 salary ranges
  • US median$91–154K/yr2,175 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $106K, is 18% below the Texas median midpoint ($129K) — in the middle half of Project Controls salary ranges in Texas.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 272 open Project Controls jobs in Texas and 3,041 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Texas
Experience
This posting asks for at least 4 years of experience — less than three in four Project Controls postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 2,825 postings).
Education
741 of the 3,041 open Project Controls jobs (24%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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