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COMPANY OVERVIEW

SESCO Cement is a subsidiary of an international, diversified group of companies with revenues of $2.3 billion, and is a distributor of building materials. With a growing footprint of satellite locations and distribution partners across the U.S., they continue to expand their reach and realize their vision of bringing construction to an era of brighter possibilities, with a focus on providing customers with superior products to help them build and manufacture high-quality merchandise. Being an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strive to create a culture of community where anyone can reach their highest potential.

This position will be part of a team that operates almost as a separate engineering and construction arm mostly handling capital projects. The growing demand in the construction and building materials industry has propelled them to invest in building new facilities that can help expand their market reach. This dynamic team is committed to providing excellent engineering, procurement, and construction services. They strive for top quality candidates to ensure their successful development.

The type of projects the team works on ranges from full marine terminal design / procurement / construction, to planning and building out a network of satellite rail / barge terminals, to smaller scale expansions to each of the existing facilities. Additionally, as the company continues to expand and integrate vertically, there will be several new project types in these downstream markets, as well as the potential to provide these services externally.

Project Controls Specialist

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Project Controls Specialist to support planning, scheduling, budgeting, and performance tracking for Project team resources and contractors. This role is critical to ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with safety and quality standards specific to heavy industrial environments.

Key Responsibilities :

Project Planning & Scheduling :

• Develop and maintain comprehensive project schedules using Primavera P6 or MS Project, tailored to the unique phases of construction, maintenance, or expansion.
• Coordinate with Project Managers and Project Engineers on the engineering, procurement, and construction teams to ensure realistic timelines and resource allocation.
• Coordinate and support Project Managers and Project Engineers to analyze and evaluate earned value management (EVM) against project schedules.
• Update schedules regularly to reflect actual progress and forecast future activities.
• Serve as a liaison between site teams, contractors, and corporate project management offices.
• Facilitate regular coordination meetings to align expectations and resolve issues proactively.

Cost Management & Forecasting :

Performance Tracking & Reporting :

Risk Management :

Project Administration

Qualifications :

Work Environment :

Note : The above job description is intended to outline the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to the position. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties as necessary to meet business needs.

SESCO Cement is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer providing equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable law.

SESCO Cement is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and either need assistance applying online or need to request an accommodation during the interview process, email Human Resources at hr@sescocement.com