Project Controls Analyst- MEC Transportation

Kiewit; Toronto; On-site; CAD 93,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan with matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Mass. Electric Construction Co. (MEC) is seeking a Project Controls Analyst to support the MEC Transportation District in Toronto, ON.

This role focuses on planning, scheduling, cost control, forecasting, and performance reporting for complex electrical construction projects. Responsibilities include developing schedules, tracking budgets, and delivering executive-level summaries. Collaboration with project managers, field operations, engineering, procurement, and finance is essential to drive

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in project controls, cost engineering, scheduling, or project management within the construction industry.

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.

Skills

Analytical skills

Forecasting

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Excel

Job description

Project Controls Analyst- MEC Transportation

Location:

Toronto, ON, CA

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:

• 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 discriminationand complywith all laws regarding human rights in the provinces where we operate.

Mass. Electric Construction Co. (MEC) is one of the nation's premier electrical contractors serving the industrial and transportation markets. We’ve earned an industry-wide reputation for sticking to our high standards in everything we do.

We believe in the benefits of investing in our people. Around here, learning and improving go hand-in-hand with going to work each day. You’ll constantly increase your knowledge, sharpen your skills and gain new experiences.

If you're ready for a career that can take you places, look no further.

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, paid parental and maternity leave, and generous paid time off.