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Description

Austin Industries is one of the nation’s largest, most diversified U.S.-based construction companies. With more than 7,000 employee-owners, Austin Industries provides nearly every type of civil, commercial and industrial construction services through the expertise of our operating companies: Austin Bridge & Road, Austin Commercial and Austin Industrial.

Austin Bridge & Road** is currently seeking a **Project Control Specialist** to join our team in **Coppell, Texas** . This role is essential in supporting both the Project Controls Department and project teams by integrating project management and cost control functions to improve overall project performance. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills and a proactive approach to ensuring the smooth execution of construction projects from start to finish **.

Responsibilities:

+ Assist with preparing and managing project budgets.

+ Compile and share regular project updates and reports with leadership.

+ Support key project phases, including kick-off and closeout activities.

+ Keep our project management system (HCSS) updated, especially for new team members.

+ Review projects to ensure they meet TAW2 compliance standards.

+ Conduct risk assessments when needed to help keep projects on track.

+ Lead a variety of training sessions—from onboarding new hires to ongoing learning opportunities.

+ Pitch in on special projects as they come up.

+ Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on project goals and timelines.

+ Help identify opportunities for process improvements within project controls.

Qualifications:

+ Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field (preferred).

+ Excellent organizational and time management skills.

+ Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

+ Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

+ Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities.

+ Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.

Requirements:

+ Proven experience in construction project administration or a related role.

+ At least 2 years of construction-related experience.

+ Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and Word.

+ Excellent organizational and time management skills.

+ Effective communication skills with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders.

+ Familiarity with construction project management software such as CMiC, HCSS, or Primavera P6.

+ Solid understanding of construction contracts, regulations, and industry best practices.

+ Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

+ A proactive, customer-focused attitude with a willingness to assist wherever needed.

+ Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites as needed.

+ Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. Austin Bridge & Road is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.

Benefits & Compensation

We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, and a matching 401K plan. We are proud to be a 100% Employee-Owned Company (ESOP)! To learn more about our employee-ownership structure, please go to https://www.austin-ind.com/our-company/100-employee-owned.

Austin Bridge & Road is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

See the “Know Your Rights” poster available in English and Spanish.

About Austin Bridge and Road

A leader in the heavy highway and transportation industry for more than 100 years, Austin Bridge & Road delivers asphalt and concrete services, and builds landmark projects such as complex highway interchanges, tollways, runways, bridges, rail projects, and water/wastewater facilities.

To learn more about us, visit https://www.austin-ind.com/what-we-do/bridge-road.

No Third-Party Inquiries Please

This Company does not accept and will not consider unsolicited resumes or any other unsolicited candidate information submitted to the Company or any of its employee-owners by staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters in response to a posted vacancy. The Company will not pay any placement fee(s) without a written agreement to do so (i.e., payment must be required pursuant to the terms of a written agreement).

Any unsolicited resumes or candidate information submitted to this Company or any of its employee-owners becomes the property of the Company.

Accessibility Note

If you are a job seeker with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs or have accessibility concerns, please contact the People Services Team at (877) 831-1217.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.