Project Control Analyst

MBC Talent Connections; Town of Ashford (NY); On-site; USD 93,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay with variable pay

Comprehensive benefits covering health

401(k) with employer match up to 6%

4-day workweek (10 hours/day)

Tuition reimbursement and professional

Work-life balance culture

Job summary

MBC Talent Connections is seeking a Project Control Analyst III-IV for our Western New York operations. The role supports the development and execution of project planning by maintaining performance baselines, with responsibilities spanning change control, performance analysis, EAC development, and accruals.

At Level III (Grade 31) or Level IV (Grade 33), you will work on CAM budgets up to $5M, apply EVMS or PMP practices, and collaborate with Project Managers to establish control accounts,

Qualifications

• BA/BS in business, construction management, engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 6 years of related experience for Level III.
• Minimum 9 years of related experience for Level IV.
• Experience in project management or project controls.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in cost management and scheduling software.
• Knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM) or PMP requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365.
• Strong background in planning, budget preparation, and scheduling techniques.

Responsibilities

• Support project planning and execution across assigned projects and control accounts.
• Develop and maintain Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), baseline schedules, and project coding for all key applications.
• Build CPM schedule logic for engineering, procurement, and decontamination/decommissioning activities.
• Gather and assemble data for schedule updates; measure progress and review schedule performance.
• Identify schedule and cost variances; assist in implementing corrective actions.
• Track subcontractor performance.
• Support monthly reporting and participate in planning and scheduling meetings.
• Conduct periodic field walkdowns to validate performance, ETC, and variance analysis; notify management of changes.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to establish control account scope, budget, and schedule in support of PMB/IMS.
• Maintain EVMS compliance; promote early detection and analysis of variances and risk planning.
• Provide updates to EAC and inform management of funding authorizations.
• Maintain training and qualifications; participate in workshops and development.

Skills

Project management experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

BA/BS in business, construction management, engineering

Tools

Cost management software

Scheduling software

MS 365

Job description

Project Control Analyst III-IV

Western New York | On-Site | Full-Time

Compensation

• Level III (Grade 31): $92,703–$113,269
• Level IV (Grade 33): $109,447–$133,757

This role will be filled at the level that best matches the selected candidate's qualifications.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay with variable pay incentives
• Comprehensive benefits covering physical, financial, and emotional wellness
• 401(k) with 50% employer match up to 6%, plus an automatic 6% employer contribution — up to 9% total company contribution
• 4-day workweek (10 hours per day) for most positions
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
• Work-life balance culture

Role Overview

This position supports the development and execution of project planning by maintaining and monitoring performance baselines. Core functions include change control, performance analysis, Estimate at Completion (EAC) development, and accruals. Depending on assignment, the role may also encompass Advanced Project Control tasks, Earned Value Management System (EVMS) programmatic functions, and Cost Account Management (CAM). CAMs manage annual project budgets up to $5M, monitor budgeted resources and direct costs, and conduct comprehensive variance analysis when costs deviate from the authorized budget.

Qualifications

Level III (Grade 31)

• BA/BS in business, construction management, engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum 6 years of related experience

Level IV (Grade 33)

• BA/BS in business, construction management, engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum 9 years of related experience

Both Levels

• Experience in project management or project controls
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in cost management and scheduling software
• Knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM) or Project Management Professional (PMP) requirements
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365
• Strong background in planning, budget preparation, and scheduling techniques

Key Responsibilities

• Support project planning and execution across assigned projects and control accounts
• Develop and maintain Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), baseline schedules, and project coding for all key applications
• Build Critical Path Method (CPM) schedule logic for engineering, procurement, and decontamination/decommissioning activities
• Gather and assemble data for schedule updates; measure progress and review schedule performance
• Identify schedule and cost variances; assist in implementing corrective actions
• Track subcontractor performance
• Support monthly reporting and participate in planning and scheduling meetings
• Conduct periodic field walkdowns to validate performance, Estimate to Complete (ETC), and variance analysis, and notify management of any changes and impacts
• Collaborate with Project Managers to establish control account scope, budget, and schedule in support of the Performance Measurement Baseline (PMB) and Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)
• Maintain EVMS compliance; promote early detection and analysis of variances and support risk management planning
• Provide ongoing updates to the Estimate at Completion (EAC) and keep management informed of financial posture and funding authorizations throughout the performance period
• Maintain current training and qualifications; participate in workshops and professional development activities

Additional Information

• U.S. citizenship required
• Pre-placement physical, drug screen, and background investigation required upon offer acceptance
• Subject to random drug testing
• Regular on-site attendance required

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans. Participates in E-Verify.