EPC Project Controls Specialist

MYR Group Inc.; Santa Fe Springs (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Health insurance

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

CSI Electrical Contractors, Inc. (CSI Electric), a subsidiary of MYR Group Inc., seeks a Project Controls Specialist to collect daily production data, validate invoices, and prepare cost-control reports for on-site projects.

You will partner with the Project Controls Manager and field teams to analyze productivity, costs, and schedules, ensuring timely and accurate reporting across solar and power-generation projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Business, Construction Management, Engineering, or Accounting/Finance.
• Preference for Solar, Renewable Energy or Power Generation experience.
• Solid understanding of cost control and project accounting fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Collect daily production quantities for project productivity tracking.
• Collect daily manpower metrics with HR to monitor productivity.
• Coordinate with on-site logistics for equipment and fuel data.
• Ensure daily production entries are accurate and consistent.
• Prepare and review production tracking maps with the Manager guidance.
• Attend weekly and monthly reviews on progress, costs and billings.

Skills

Excel

MS Office

Primavera

MS Project

Viewpoint

Documentation

Communication

Reading drawings

Productivity tracking

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business

Tools

Primavera

MS Project

Viewpoint

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

This position is primarily responsible for collecting project data and preparing various daily, weekly, and monthly project cost control reports. Data collection will consist of project daily production, manpower and many other project costs. The Project Controls Specialist will be responsible for validating invoices against data collected on-site. The Project Controls Specialist will ensure accurate and timely collecting and reporting of all project data. The Project Controls Specialist will assist the Project Controls Manager with analyzing, forecasting and working on specialized reports as needed. The Project Controls Specialist shall work with and assist responsible parties to periodically validate project data.

Company Overview

Since 1990, CSI Electrical Contractors, Inc. (CSI Electric) – a subsidiary of MYR Group Inc. – has been a leader in highly technical and innovative electrical design and construction. Our team of consultants, engineers, project managers, and professionals deliver the best solutions to our customers’ greatest electrical engineering and construction needs. We have the resources and expertise to manage any commercial, industrial, or one-of-a-kind challenge in aerospace, biotech/pharmaceutical, education, healthcare, entertainment, hospitality, manufacturing, and retail.

Our services include electrical construction, technology solutions, and alternative energy where CSI Electric is regarded as a premier provider of energy development, installation, and maintenance. Whether your project entails mission‑critical power, energy production, or a simple space upgrade, CSI Electric offers unmatched expertise in electrical, energy, and technology solutions. We’re proud to celebrate more than 30 years of commitment to do all things with excellence for our customers, ourselves, and our craft. We Build Better.

Essential Functions

• Project Controls Specialist (PCS) is responsible for collecting daily production quantities for tracking for project productivity.
• PCS will work closely with the project Human Resource Administrator to collect daily manpower metrics for tracking of project productivity.
• PCS will work closely with the on-site Logistics teams to collect daily information on equipment, fuel and other items.
• PCS will work closely with the construction team to ensure daily production units are entered consistently and accurately.
• PCS will create production tracking maps with guidance from the Project Controls Manager.
• PCS will troubleshoot any issues the construction team may have with the daily production tracking maps.
• The PCS must be able to manage relationships and coordinate with multiple on-site departments and fellow employees.
• PCS attends weekly meetings with Project Controls Manager to review progress, productivity, cost, billings, and any other financial issues associated with their project and report material issues to senior management.
• PCS attends monthly meetings with project/construction team at the project site to review progress, productivity, cost, budget, and reports results to Project Controls Manager.
• PCS is responsible for ensuring that all Project Control’s deliverables are completed on time and that the frequency is as required.
• Work with field engineers to ensure valid and accurate quantities are reported daily, monitor daily productivity and planned percent complete

ABOUT YOU

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Business, Construction Management, Electrical / Civil / Mechanical / Industrial Engineering, or Accounting/Finance. Preference given for experience in Solar, Renewable Energy or Power Generation.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Mastery of Excel, MS Office, proficiency of Primavera and/or MS Project, Viewpoint, and document control programs.
• Understands basic accounting principles, time and productivity management and administrative skills.
• Good communication skills to deal with owners, vendors, and other stakeholders.
• Possess a solid understanding of utility scale solar construction processes and means and methods.
• Self-disciplined, motivated, able to work with limited direct supervision, self-sufficient problem solver.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings.

Physical Demands

• Frequently works outdoors on uneven surfaces.
• May be required to sit or stand for long periods of time.
• May be required to stoop, bend, and crouch.

Work Environment

• On-Site position.
• Works in a climate-controlled environment at least 50% of the time.
• When in the field, may work in varying weather conditions: hot, cold, and wet conditions.
• When in the field, will work in areas with large industrial equipment subject to high noise levels.
• May occasionally work in areas with hazardous chemicals.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

WHAT WE OFFER

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly Rate $28.00-$37.00/ hour (Non-Exempt)
  • Commensurate with experience, paid weekly. Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. CSI reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the selected candidate's qualifications.
• Amazing Company Culture - We have a culture of trust, teamwork, performance, and commitment that drives our success.
• Competitive Salaries - We pride ourselves on offering above-average industry salaries based on talent and experience.
• Annual Paid Time Off starting at 15 days plus 9 paid Holidays.
• Generous 401(k) Plan with 100% match up to 6%. Immediate vesting and Annual profit‑sharing potential.
• Company‑paid life, and accidental death & dismemberment.
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP).
• Various voluntary plans are available, including short- and long-term disability, supplemental vision, accident, hospital and critical illness, and additional voluntary life insurance plans for employees and dependents.
• Company medical and dental insurance for you and your family. CSI pays 100% for Employee and 75% of dependent coverage premium for the selected plan(s).

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, contact our Employment Hotline at 1-855-635-1321.

MYR Group, Inc. and our subsidiaries are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers. We promote diversity of thought, culture, and background, which connects our family of brands. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, or other protected characteristics. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

MYR Group does not sponsor applicants for work visas. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

MYR Group, Inc. and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.