Madrid, Spain

We are looking for experienced Project ControlsEngineer– Cost & Planning professionalsto support the successful delivery of our international energy projects from a cost, schedule, and overall project performance perspective.

What You Will Do (key responsibilities for this role include but are not limited to):

Establish andmaintainthe Project Control Budget, translating the approved project estimate into an effective cost control structure.
Prepare, update, and periodically issue Cost Control Reports, providing clear visibility of budget, commitments, actual costs, accruals, forecast, and Estimate at Completion (EAC).
Monitor outstanding commitments andidentifypotential future cost impacts.
Identifydeviations and trends providingtimelyanalysis and recommendations to Project Management.
Develop andmaintainproject cash flow forecasts and curves.
Support the preparation, evaluation, and cost impact assessment of Change Orders.
Support Purchase Order requests, commitments, and cost allocation processes in coordination with Procurement and Project Management.
Review contractor and supplier progress certifications and invoices, ensuring alignment with contractual terms, approved progress, and project budgets.
Perform periodic budget reconciliations between Project Controls and Finance systems.
Coordinate with Finance on project accounting activities, including the preparation of accruals, cost reclassifications, and other required journal entries.

Planning & Scheduling

Develop andmaintainintegrated baseline project schedules in close coordination with Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Commissioning, and Project Management teams.
Periodically update project schedule with actual progress and revise forecast dates, remaining durations, sequencing, and logic asrequired.
Monitor critical and near-critical paths,identifypotentialdelaysand schedule risks, and support the development of mitigation and recovery plans.
Prepare project S-curves and project progress calculation (earned value).
Review contractor and supplier schedules, assess their alignment with the overall project execution plan, andparticipatein regular progress and coordination meetings with contractors and suppliers.
Develop andmaintainthe project operational report/dashboard,monitoringkey project KPIs, progress, schedule performance, milestones, risks, and critical issues.
Prepare and issue weekly and monthly project reports, ensuring clear and consistent communication of project status, trends, risks, and required actions.

What You Will Bring:

Degree in Engineering, business or finance.
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in Project Controls, Cost Control, Planning & Scheduling, or similar roles within complex industrial or construction projects.
Fluent spoken and written English.
Strong understanding of project cost management, including budgets, commitments, actuals, forecasting, accruals, change management, and cost reporting.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Experience with ERP and/or financial management systems.
Experience with planning software such as Primavera or Microsoft Project.
Analytical, detail- oriented and problem-solving skills .
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage priorities across multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
Strong communication and reporting skills, proactive, with the ability to work effectively across technical, commercial, financial, and project management teams.
Willingness to travel internationally and work from project sites when required .

Bonus Points!

Experience in energy, power generation, industrial process plants, Oil & Gas, petrochemical, renewable energy, or other capital-intensive industrial projects.
Previous international project experience.

What We Offer:

Very competitive salary plus equity in a quickly-scaling company
Opportunity to impact industrial carbonization on a daily basis

This role is hybrid in Madrid and necessitates being on-site at our projects internationally as required for the success of the project. This role would be eligible for Rondo’s excellent benefits listed above plus additional compensation in the form of equity. Please note that some pay bands may have wide ranges of compensation to accommodate candidates’ diverse sets of skill levels and experience.

About the Company

We are transforming industrial decarbonization with our innovative Rondo Heat Battery technology. Rondo is deploying low-cost, zero-carbon Rondo Heat Batteries to accelerate the deployment of renewable energy and to significantly decarbonize industrial processes that are commonly thought of as "difficult-to-decarbonize". Our heat batteries charge from intermittent renewables to provide high temperature, continuous heat for customers safely, reliably, at an unprecedented 98% efficiency - and at a cost point that is lower than any other method.

Our technology is designed to replace fossil-fired boilers. By enabling industries to adopt renewable energy without costly factory changes, we are accelerating the transition to a sustainable future. With over $160 million in funding and partnerships across critical industrial sectors, Rondo is scaling rapidly to meet global demand.

Rondo Energy is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where contributions are valued and celebrated, and our employees thrive by being themselves and are inspired to do their best work. We seek applicants of all backgrounds and identities, across race, color, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or parental status, or disability. Applicants will not be discriminated against based on these or other protected categories or social identities.

Rondo is committed to the full inclusion of all applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the interview process, please let our recruiting team know.

We proactively work to design hiring processes that promote equity and inclusion while mitigating bias.

Note to Recruitment Agencies: Rondo does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Furthermore, Rondo Energy does not pay placement fees for candidates submittedby any agency other than its approved partners.

Project Controls Engineer - Cost & Planning

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