Project Controls Analyst

Location: On-Site
Shift

Hours:

Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM–4:00 PM or 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and financially driven Project Controls Analyst to support long-term, complex projects across fixed-price and hybrid contract environments.

This position plays a critical role in protecting project margins, identifying risks early, and supporting executive-level decision-making throughout the full project lifecycle.

You will partner closely with Project Management and Finance to ensure cost discipline, forecasting accuracy, and commercial compliance while driving execution excellence across multiple projects.

Develop and maintain project budgets, forecasts, and cost-to-complete analyses

Track actual costs vs. budget and proactively identify margin erosion risks

Support earned value analysis and monthly WIP adjustments at the project level

Monitor labor productivity, subcontractor performance, and material cost trends

Support contract setup and ongoing commercial administration

Track change orders, scope growth, claims, and commercial recoveries

Monitor contingency usage, risk transfer exposure, and liquidated damages risk

Coordinate payment and performance bond issuance and underwriting documentation

Track bond requirements, renewals, and releases per contract milestones

Manage Certificates of Insurance (COIs) ensuring coverage limits and endorsements meet requirements

Track and support procurement of required permits, licenses, and approvals

Maintain compliance tracking tied to bonding, insurance, and regulatory obligations

Prepare monthly forecasts, cash flow projections, and margin outlooks

Develop concise reporting for senior leadership and project teams

Provide scenario analysis for cost overruns, schedule delays, and recovery plans

Integrate cost and schedule data to support project controls visibility

Identify early warning indicators related to schedule slippage and productivity loss

Support mitigation planning with Project Managers and leadership

Partner with Project Managers, Engineering, Procurement, and Accounting

Support internal project reviews, audits, and risk committees

Contribute to continuous improvement of project controls tools and systems

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

3–7+ years of experience in project controls, cost control, or project financial management

Strong Excel and financial modeling skills

Experience with ERP and project systems (Oracle Net Suite, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Sage Intacct, or similar preferred)

Solid understanding of cost forecasting, earned value, and margin management

Experience working within fixed-price or lump-sum EPC contracts

Exposure to claims management, change orders, and commercial negotiations

Experience in energy, industrial, infrastructure, or large commercial projects (baggage/material handling a plus)

Excellent communication skills and ability to exercise sound judgment

Highly detail-oriented with strong follow-through

Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

High level of confidentiality and professionalism

Office-based, on-site position