Project Controls Analyst

Stevens Engineers & Constructors; Canonsburg (Washington County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Canonsburg seeks a highly motivated Project Controls Analyst. This role involves contract coordination, financial transactions, and project performance evaluation. Candidates should preferably hold a degree in construction management or related field and possess strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required, with familiarity in Viewpoint software a plus. This position may require overnight travel.

Qualifications

• Two to five (2-5) years of related project controls and administration experience preferred but not required.
• Must exercise utmost discretion with confidential information.
• Must prioritize and plan work activities efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Review owners’ contracts to ensure all terms and requirements are being met.
• Lead the billing process, including regular cash flow maintenance and identification of over/under billing situations.
• Compile and maintain change order documentation; assist in presentation to the customer.

Skills

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Education

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in construction management, accounting, business administration, or a related field

Tools

Viewpoint software

Job description

Project Controls Analyst

Stevens Engineers & Constructors has an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated Project Controls Analyst to become the point of contact for contract and financial coordination with the project team, owners, and subcontractors in our Chicagoland Operations Team.

This role will be responsible for project financial transactions including job cost transactions, preparation of monthly payment requests, coordination of all subcontract change orders, payments, schedule evaluation, forecasting, and waivers/affidavits. The ideal candidate will be results‑driven, client‑focused, and able to work independently as well as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Review owners’ contracts to ensure all terms and requirements are being met.
• Organize, enter and maintain budget information in the project accounting system.
• Review and enter purchase orders and subcontract agreements; manage subcontractor payment distributions.
• Develop and track detailed procurement and construction resource‑loaded schedules; support management through forecasting and identification of schedule and performance variances using earned value methodology.
• Analyze job cost and identify problems; compile and issue project performance reports; bring critical issues to management attention.
• Lead the billing process, including regular cash flow maintenance and identification of over/under billing situations.
• Compile and maintain change order documentation; assist in presentation to the customer.
• Review and track waivers, affidavits, and collections; maintain bond information request forms.
• Utilize analytical systems, methods, and tools to monitor the project and complete weekly and monthly progress reports to management and/or customer as needed.
• Participate in project review meetings; assist in job closeout process.
• Provide job and corporate audit assistance.

Required Skills

• Graduation from an accredited four‑year college or university with a major in construction management, accounting, business administration, or a related field is preferred.
• Two to five (2‑5) years of related project controls and administration experience preferred but not required.
• Must be adept at problem‑solving, able to resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Must exercise utmost discretion with confidential information.
• Must possess strong interpersonal skills and clear verbal and written communication.
• Must be able to read, interpret information, present numerical data, and analyze information resourcefully.
• Must prioritize and plan work activities efficiently.
• Must be organized, accurate, thorough, and monitor work for quality.
• Must be dependable and responsive to management direction.
• Must have proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and familiarity with Viewpoint software.
• Overnight and extended travel may be required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Stevens Engineers & Constructors, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, marital status, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristic or category.

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