Project Controls Associate

Region: Houston – Hybrid role (50% travel required) or
Full-time
Start Date: Immediately

About Us

Co-Waves is a consultancy firm specializing in project planning, scheduling, and execution strategy—primarily serving the maritime industry. At Co-Waves, we believe in adaptability, collaboration, and finding the right rhythm – both technically and within teams—to help organizations turn challenges into strategic outcomes.

About The Role

As a Project Controls Associate, you will support planning and scheduling activities on complex projects across As a Project Controls Associate, you will support field-level progress tracking and schedule data gathering on shipbuilding projects. Working closely with our Jr. Project Controls Engineer, you’ll play a key role in helping ensure accurate schedule updates, field coordination, and project reporting. This role is ideal for someone who’s organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in dynamic shipyard environments. You’ll split your time between walking the ships to gather updates and working with the team to keep progress tools current and accurate.

About The Job

• Walk ships regularly to gather progress updates from production supervisors and craft leads

• Collect and organize schedule data for at least two active ship projects

• Input field updates into spreadsheets or project tracking tools under guidance

• Track open items, delays, and scheduled activities that require follow-up

• Coordinate with engineering, production, and procurement teams to verify schedule status

• Support documentation of changes, field conditions, and progress photos

• Assist with meeting prep and note-taking during internal coordination check-ins

• Help maintain file organization and naming consistency for schedule and reporting documents

• Provide general support to the Jr. Project Controls Engineer and broader project controls team

About You

Minimum Qualifications:

• 1–3 years of experience in project controls, field coordination, or project support

• Comfortable working on-site in shipyard or construction environments

• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel and general file management practices

• Strong attention to detail and reliability in following up on tasks

Soft Skills

• Clear and respectful communication with field staff and project teams

• Ability to stay organized while juggling multiple inputs and updates

• Willingness to learn and take ownership of small tasks that support bigger goals

• Adaptable mindset and ability to work both independently and alongside others

Preferred Qualifications

While not required, the following backgrounds and skills are considered a strong plus:

• 1–3 years of experience in project controls, field coordination, production tracking, or construction admin

• Previous work in shipbuilding, industrial construction, offshore, or manufacturing environments

• Familiarity with Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, or progress-tracking templates

• Experience gathering status updates from field teams or entering production data into spreadsheets

• Associate’s degree or technical training in construction management, marine technology, or engineering support

• Military logistics, maintenance tracking, or operational coordination experience

• Ability to interpret schedules, task lists, or Gantt charts

• Comfortable walking large project sites and communicating with production supervisors or craft leads

• Strong aptitude for organization, task follow-through, and learning new tools or systems

We’re open to candidates who may not check every box but demonstrate a strong willingness to learn, a proactive mindset, and a clear interest in project execution support.

Location Note

This role supports shipyard projects located in the Houma area. While we prefer candidates who live nearby or are familiar with the region, we also welcome applicants from Greater New Orleans or Houston who are comfortable with regular travel to the project site. Many in the area commute for this kind of work, and we’re happy to discuss logistics with the right candidate.

Why join us?

At Co-Waves, you’ll be part of a small, hands-on team that values practical problem-solving and process improvement. This role offers an entry point into the world of project controls with real exposure to scheduling, field coordination, and progress tracking.
Whether you’re looking to grow into a scheduler or bring your field experience into a support role, we’ll help you build the skills and confidence to grow within the industry.

How to Apply

Please send your resume to r.northern@co-waves.com. We’re reviewing applications on a rolling basis and looking to hire as soon as possible.

Equal Opportunity & Inclusion Statement

Co-Waves is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Contact

Are you interested and do you want to know more about our team, the role and our organization? Reach out and we’ll meet! You can reach our colleague Ilja at: i.brussel@co-waves.com.