Project Controls Analyst- MEC Transportation

Job summary

The Project Controls Coordinator supports planning, scheduling, cost control, and forecasting for complex electrical construction projects. They partner with project teams to monitor performance, identify risks, and ensure financial and schedule objectives are met.

Job details

Requisition ID: 181785 Job Level: Mid Level Home District/Group: MEC Transportation District Department: Project Controls Market: Transportation Employment Type: Full Time Position Overview The Project Controls Coordinator is responsible for supporting the planning, scheduling, cost control, forecasting, progress measurement, and reporting functions for complex electrical construction projects. This role partners closely with project managers, field operations, engineering, procurement, and finance teams to provide accurate project performance data and ensure successful project execution. The Project Controls Coordinator helps identify risks, track key performance indicators, and drive proactive decision-making throughout the project lifecycle. District Overview Mass. Electric Construction Company, a subsidiary of Kiewit Corporation, is an industry leader in transit and rail system construction and maintenance throughout the United States and Canada. We specialize in the installation of overhead contact systems, traction power substations, signaling and train control, communications and control centers. Our commitment is to hire the best people, train them for today's demands and offer opportunities for growth. Location One of the many things that makes Kiewit’s culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities. We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets and career goals of each team member. This means your Kiewit adventure is custom-designed to meet our shared needs. Responsibilities Develop, maintain, and analyze project schedules to track progress, identify risks, and support successful project execution. Monitor project budgets, costs, labor productivity, and forecasts to ensure financial objectives are met. Prepare and deliver project performance reports, dashboards, cash flow projections, and executive summaries.Support earned value management, cost trending, forecasting, and performance analysis. Identify schedule, cost, and execution risks and collaborate with project teams to develop mitigation strategies. Manage project changes by tracking scope modifications, budget impacts, and schedule adjustments. Partner with project managers, field operations, engineering, procurement, and finance teams to provide accurate project controls data and recommendations. Support project planning, resource forecasting, manpower planning, and overall project performance improvement initiatives. Participate in project review meetings and assist leadership with data-driven decision-making. Ensure project controls processes, reporting standards, and documentation are maintained throughout the project lifecycle. Qualifications 1+ years of experience in project controls, cost engineering, scheduling, or project management within the construction industry. Experience supporting electrical construction, industrial, power, utility, renewable energy, or infrastructure projects. Proficiency with Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Excel, and project management software. Strong analytical, forecasting, and problem-solving skills. Excellent written and verbal communication abilities. Other Requirements: Regular, reliable attendance Work productively and meet deadlines timely Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies. Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required. May work at various different locations and conditions may vary Openings are to fill both existing vacancies and newly created positions Base Compensation: $93,000/yr - $101,000/yr(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location) We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off. We believe in equal opportunity in employment practices without discrimination and comply with all laws regarding human rights in the provinces where we operate.

What you’ll do

The Project Controls Coordinator supports planning, scheduling, cost control, and forecasting for complex electrical construction projects. They partner with project teams to monitor performance, identify risks, and ensure financial and schedule objectives are met.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least one year of experience in project controls, cost engineering, or scheduling within the construction industry. Proficiency in Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, and Excel is required, along with strong analytical and communication skills.

Benefits

• Medical plan
• Dental plan
• Vision plan
• Voluntary wellness programs
• Employee assistance programs
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Retirement plans with matching
• Paid time off

Listed skills

• Construction Management · Preferred
• Budgeting · Preferred
• Data analysis · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Reporting · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred
• scheduling · Preferred
• Forecasting · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Project controls
• Cost engineering
• Scheduling
• Project management
• Primavera P6
• Microsoft Project
• Excel
• Budgeting
• Forecasting
• Earned value management
• Risk mitigation
• Data analysis
• Reporting
• Construction management
• Electrical construction
• Electrical Construction
• Cost Control
• Project Schedules
• Cost Engineering
• Project Controls
• Ability To Meet Deadlines
• Time Off Management
• Project Implementation
• Project Performance
• Planning
• Data-Driven Decision Making
• Dashboard
• Cash Flow Forecasting
• Decision Making
• Procurement
• Control Communications
• Project Planning
• Earned Value Management
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Finance
• Leadership
• Human Resource Management
• Problem Solving
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Workforce Productivity
• Project Management Software
• Project Management
• Operations
• Performance Analysis
• Primavera (Software)
• Systems Development Life Cycle
• Verbal Communication Skills
• Mitigation

Job areas

• Construction
• Transportation
• Engineering
• Finance & Accounting
• Energy
• Project Controls Analyst
• Transportation Analyst
• Town and Traffic Planners
• Transportation Planners
• Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other

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