Project Controls Analyst

Arena Technical Resources, LLC (ATR); Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) program

PTO and paid holidays

Professional development and training opportunities

Job summary

Arena Technical Resources, LLC (ATR) is seeking a Project Controls Analyst for a remote position in the United States. This entry-level role involves gaining exposure to large-scale projects while receiving structured mentorship and hands-on training in project controls and scheduling.

The ideal candidate should be analytical, hardworking, and eager to learn. Candidates will work closely with experienced project professionals, gaining insight into project workflows and reporting processes.

The opportunity includes competitive compensation and benefits such as health insurance and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Shadow senior project controls professionals on active projects.
• Support project controls workflows, reporting, and analytics.
• Assist with schedule reviews and update preparation.
• Support progress collection and performance tracking.
• Maintain logs, trackers, and reporting tools.

Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Attention to detail

Demonstrated ability to learn new software quickly

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, Business, Mathematics, Data Analytics, Economics, Project Management, or a related field

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Job Title

Project Controls Analyst

Job Location

Remote – United States

Compensation

$55,000 - $75,000 base salary

• Health, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) program
• PTO and paid holidays
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Exposure to industry-leading projects and clients
• Mentorship from experienced project controls professionals
• Career advancement opportunities

Eligibility/Clearance

Must be eligible to work in the United States

Job Description

Stelic is seeking a highly motivated Project Controls Analyst to join our growing team. This entry‑level role is designed to develop future schedulers and project controls professionals through structured mentorship, training, and real project exposure. The ideal candidate is analytical, curious, hardworking, coachable, and excited to learn how large‑scale capital projects are planned, monitored, and controlled.

You will gain exposure to complex projects across data centers, life sciences, and infrastructure while learning directly from experienced project controls professionals, senior schedulers, and project leadership.

This position provides structured development, direct project exposure, and a clear path toward advancement. Growth is based on competency, performance, professionalism, and readiness rather than tenure alone. Stelic’s structured development program includes:

• Mentorship from experienced project controls professionals
• Exposure to active capital projects across Stelic’s major markets
• Training in scheduling and project controls fundamentals
• Hands‑on support of reporting, trackers, schedule updates, and analytics
• Progressive responsibility tied to demonstrated performance
• Future opportunities in scheduling, cost management, analytics, or broader project controls

In this role, you will learn:

• Construction scheduling and CPM principles
• Primavera P6 and other project controls platforms
• Cost management and forecasting
• Project controls reporting and dashboarding
• Data analytics and performance tracking
• Risk management
• Capital project delivery, procurement, commissioning, and turnover
• Project controls best practices across data centers, life sciences, and infrastructure

Responsibilities

• Shadow senior project controls professionals on active projects
• Support project controls workflows, reporting, and analytics
• Assist with schedule reviews and update preparation
• Support progress collection and performance tracking
• Maintain logs, trackers, and reporting tools
• Attend project meetings and document action items
• Participate in training and continuous improvement initiatives
• Demonstrate increasing ownership as skills develop

Requirements

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Professional demeanor and work ethic
• Demonstrated ability to learn new software quickly
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to work remotely and travel occasionally

Preferred Qualifications

• Internship, co‑op, research, or project experience
• Exposure to construction, engineering, analytics, project management, or capital projects
• Interest in scheduling, project controls, analytics, or construction management
• Exposure to Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Power BI, Excel, or other analytical platforms
• Prior software experience is helpful but not required. We place a higher value on learningability, curiosity, and problem‑solving ability than existing technical knowledge
• Graduate degree

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, Business, Mathematics, Data Analytics, Economics, Project Management, or a related field

Equal Opportunity Employer

Stelic is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) who will provide equal employment opportunity to employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, veteran status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family structure, genetic information, or mental or physical disability.