Project Controls Coordinator II

Project Controls Coordinator II
Employment Type: Contract through February 8, 2027 (High potential for extension)
Location: Duluth, MN
Work Schedule: Hybrid (On-site: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday | Remote: Wednesday, Friday)

Position Overview
The Project Controls Coordinator II will provide comprehensive Total Field Control support for assigned projects. This role is responsible for managing and analyzing field-level cost, progress, and performance data across the project lifecycle. The successful candidate will deliver accurate reporting, forecasting, and variance analysis while proactively identifying risks and opportunities to support effective decision-making.
This position plays a critical role in ensuring financial accuracy, cost control, and performance transparency for complex, high-risk projects.

Key Responsibilities
Field Cost Control & Analysis

• Provide overall field cost management, including forecasting, tracking, and variance analysis.
• Support high-risk and high-complexity projects as a dedicated Field Cost Analyst (FCA).
• Prepare expenditure profiles, workforce histograms, capital cost estimates, and monthly program forecasts.
• Analyze incurred field and indirect costs against approved budgets and forecast values.

Reporting & Documentation

• Record, track, and maintain all field-related submissions including cost, budget, progress, and change documentation.
• Review and process daily Labor, Equipment, and Material (LEM/LEMS) tickets for cost and labor-hour accuracy.
• Prepare detailed project status reports, including variance analysis and explanations, for senior leadership and project management.

Systems, Tools & Stakeholder Support

• Interface with contractors to provide training and support on Eco Sys LEMs, ensuring accurate rate application and estimates.
• Collaborate with Inspectors to validate field documentation used in reporting.
• Support Project Controls Advisors (PCAs) in setting up, receiving, and attesting LEM submissions.
• Track and report Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and collaborate with support teams to improve overall project execution.

Communication & Collaboration

• Provide in-depth project analysis to clearly communicate current status, risks, and opportunities.
• Enable proactive decision-making through accurate and timely reporting.
• Work closely with internal teams and stakeholders to ensure alignment on cost performance and forecasts.

Qualifications (Preferred)

• Experience in project controls, field cost control, or construction cost management
• Strong knowledge of cost tracking, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Experience working with contractor-submitted cost and labor documentation
• Proficiency with project controls systems (Eco Sys experience preferred)
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to support complex, high-visibility projects in a fast-paced environment