Project Control Specialist

Continental Electrical Construction Co.; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Continental Electrical Construction Co. is seeking a Project Controls Analyst to manage the financial tracking and reporting of a designated project from startup through completion. You will support monthly billing, forecast labor and material costs, monitor budgets, and prepare WIP reports.

Collaborate with project management, field supervision, accounting, and leadership to provide accurate financial data and help drive successful project execution.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in project management or project accounting.
• Familiarity with construction accounting and AIA billing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Forecast monthly costs and prepare cost information for monthly updates.
• Gather and update cost data with project team on a monthly basis.
• Support monthly GMP Billing.
• Monitor project budgets and contract value.
• Forecast and report project cost at completion.
• Deliver monthly work-in-progress (WIP) reports to project leadership.

Skills

Excel

Job description

The Project Controls Analyst is responsible for the financial tracking and reporting of a designated project from startup through completion. Responsibilities include supporting monthly billing, forecasting labor and material costs, monitoring project budgets and contract value, tracking productivity and project costs, and preparing work-in-progress (WIP) reports. The Project Controls Analyst collaborates with project management, field supervision, accounting, and executive leadership to provide accurate financial data and support the successful execution of the project.

What You'll Do:

• Perform monthly forecasts for external parties
• Collaborate with various members of the project team to gather and update cost information monthly.
• Support monthly GMP Billing
• Monitor and maintain project budgets and contract value
• Forecast and report project cost at completion
• Deliver monthly work-in-progress (WIP) report to the project executive team.
• Monitor and track project costs
• Analyze and continuously monitor resource curves to assist the Field and Project Management team.

What You'll Need for Success:

• 2-3 years of experience in project management or project accounting
• Familiarity with construction accounting and AIA billing
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Founded in 1912, Continental Electrical Construction Company is the number one electrical construction company in Chicago and its suburbs, as well as one of the largest in the Midwest. Dozens of landmark structures bear our imprint. From high rises to health care facilities, factories to financial centers, data centers to educational facilities, hotels to recreational and shopping centers, Continental satisfies all electrical construction needs.

Working for Continental Electrical Construction provides:

Assistance, tools, and resources for success

A collaboration, engaging, and respectful workplace

Fulfilling career opportunities and skills development

A values-based working environment:

E: Everyone United

N: Nurture Communication

E: Enforce Accountability

R: Relationships Matter

G: Growth and Development

Y: You Make the Difference

Continental Electrical Construction offers a competitive salary that may vary based on the scope and responsibilities of the role and the candidate’s relevant experience, education, and skills. We also offer a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) with company match; profit sharing; retirement benefits; company-provided life and disability insurance; generous paid time off; paid holidays; parental leave; volunteer time off; tuition assistance; Employee Assistance Program; and company-subsidized wellness programs.

Continental Electrical Construction is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, military status, arrest or conviction record, source of income, or credit history.