Project Control Analyst II - Primoris Heavy Civil - Belton, TX

James-Construction-Group,-LL; Belton (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Primoris Heavy Civil is seeking a Project Controls Analyst II for the Belton, TX Division Office. You will support budgets, forecasts, schedules, and KPI reporting to keep projects on time and within budget.

You will mentor junior staff, coordinate cost reports, and drive process improvements. Ideal candidates have strong data analysis, communication skills, and experience with Primavera P6/EcoSys in heavy civil environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.
• 3-5 years in Project Controls, Cost Control, or related role.
• Experience in heavy civil construction preferred.
• Strong cost management, forecasting, and reporting skills.
• Proficient with Primavera P6, EcoSys, and BI tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project budgets and cost baselines.
• Lead project setup, coding structures, and baseline establishment.
• Maintain schedules across planning, procurement, construction, closeout.
• Monitor costs, productivity, and progress; identify risks.
• Prepare detailed cost, schedule, and KPI analyses for management.
• Support earned value, cash flow forecasting, and variances.
• Mentor junior staff and coordinate reporting packages.

Skills

Cost Control

Forecasting

Scheduling

Performance Reporting

EVM

Data Analysis

Excel Pro

Project Controls

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Construction Mgmt

Tools

Primavera P6

EcoSys

Power BI

Vista/Viewpoint

Job description

Job Overview:Primoris Heavy Civil is seeking a Project Controls Analyst II to join our Belton, TX Division Office. The Project Controls Analyst II is responsible for supporting the financial and operational success of assigned projects through advanced cost control, forecasting, scheduling, reporting, and performance analysis. This role serves as a key partner to project teams by providing insightful analysis, identifying risks and opportunities, and ensuring projects are executed within budget and on schedule.The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of project controls principles, construction operations, and cost management processes, with the ability to work independently on moderately complex projects while mentoring less experienced team members.JOB DUTIES• Develop project budgets from estimates and allocate costs according to company-standard codes of accounts.• Lead project setup activities, including coding structure, budget loading, quantity tracking, and baseline establishment.• Develop, maintain, and analyze project schedules throughout planning, procurement, construction, and closeout phases.• Coordinate and maintain project budgets, forecasts, commitments, expenditures, and change management activities within project controls systems.• Monitor project costs, productivity, quantities, and progress to identify trends, risks, and potential impacts to project performance.• Review and validate timesheet, invoice, and cost coding accuracy to ensure reliable project reporting.• Prepare detailed cost, schedule, productivity, and performance analyses and present recommendations to project management teams.• Facilitate regular forecast and cost review meetings with project stakeholders.• Develop and maintain internal and external cost reports, dashboards, forecasts, and key performance indicators (KPIs).• Support monthly project reviews by preparing management reports and executive summary packages.• Assist project teams with earned value management, cash flow forecasting, and project performance metrics.• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices related to project controls and reporting.• Provide mentorship and guidance to Project Controls Analyst I personnel as needed.• Coordinate the assembly, review, and distribution of project reporting packages and technical documentation.• Make periodic construction site visits as required.QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business Management, Finance, Accounting, or a related field preferred. Relevant industry experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.• 3-5 years of experience in Project Controls, Cost Control, Project Accounting, Project Management Support, or a related field, preferably within the construction industry.• 2-4 years of experience in Heavy Civil construction, infrastructure, industrial, or similar construction environments preferred.• Strong understanding of project controls processes, including cost management, forecasting, scheduling, and performance reporting.• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.• Ability to analyze large datasets and provide actionable recommendations to project teams and leadership.• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of management.• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables, Power Query, lookups, and data analysis tools.• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and reporting tools.• Experience utilizing project controls software such as Primavera P6, EcoSys, Vista/Viewpoint, Power BI, or other construction management systems.• Understanding of earned value management (EVM), forecasting methodologies, and key project performance metrics.• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.• Strong organizational, planning, and time-management skills.• Demonstrated ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team environment.Company Overview:Primoris Heavy Civil provides highway, port, airfield, rail and marine (intermodal transportation) construction services to private commercial and industrial clients as well as governmental entities such as the Department of Transportation and the US Army Corps of Engineers. Heavy Civil is comprised of six operating units that include North Louisiana Operations, South Louisiana Operations, Texas Operations, HMA Paving Operations, Concrete Paving Operations, and the Infrastructure Rehabilitation Unit.Benefits:Competitive compensation, paid weekly.Best-in-class medical, dental, vision, and LTD/STD coverage.401(k) with company match, vested on day one.Employee Stock Purchase Plan [ESPP].Pet coverage for your furry friends.Legal assistance coverage.Award-winning safety programs.EEO StatementWe are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.Agency StatementWe are not accepting resumes from Third Party Recruiting Firms for this position. If you are an Agency or Search firm representative, contact the Primoris Talent Acquisition Manager directly for consideration. Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes and online response forms through this source. In addition, Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees on unsolicited resumes that are submitted to any member of the Staffing or Operations team. Primoris has established an approved vendor program for this service and will only consider accepting submissions from those approved firms. For consideration in becoming an approved vendor, contact HR.Equal Opportunity EmployerThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.