Project Controls Analyst

Kiewit Corporation; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Retirement plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Kiewit Corporation is seeking a mid-level Project Controls Analyst for an in-office role in Lenexa, KS. You will support forecasting, reporting, cost and schedule performance, and deliver clear project visibility using integrated controls tools.

The ideal candidate has strong analytical and communication skills with experience in project controls, including InEight, Primavera P6, and Power BI, plus proficient Excel. A bachelor’s degree and 3+ years in related fields are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in engineering, construction management, finance or business.
• 3+ years in project controls, cost engineering, scheduling, or reporting in industrial/EPC environments.
• Experience with project controls systems; preference for InEight, Primavera P6, Power BI and advanced Excel.

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Controls Manager and project team with cost, schedule, progress, forecasting and performance reporting.
• Track project costs, labor hours, schedule updates, installed quantities and progress for direct hire and subcontracted work.
• Prepare weekly/monthly reports, dashboards, graphs and trend analyses for leadership.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree (engineering, construction management, finance, business)

Tools

InEight

Primavera P6

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Requisition ID:182604

Job Level:Mid Level

Home District/Group:Kiewit Industrial District

Department:Project Controls

Market:Industrial

Employment Type:Full Time

Position Overview

The Project Controls Analyst supports project controls execution on large, complex industrial projects within Kiewit Industrial’s growing Advanced Technology market. Reporting to a Project Controls Manager, this mid-level role supports forecasting, reporting, cost and schedule performance tracking, and overall project visibility in either a project-based or office-based environment. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, sound judgment, and experience with integrated project controls tools such as InEight or similar platforms.

District Overview

Kiewit Industrial is a full-service engineering, procurement, and construction organization delivering complex industrial projects across North America. Our teams support clients in high-growth markets including advanced technology, industrial manufacturing, process facilities, energy, and other mission-critical environments where safety, execution certainty, and schedule performance matter.

Within our growing Advanced Technology market, teams deliver large, fast-paced projects that require disciplined planning, integrated project controls, and close partnership across construction, engineering, procurement, and business management. We are an operations-focused organization committed to practical, data-driven solutions that support strong project performance and informed decision-making throughout the project lifecycle.

Location

This is an in-office position based in Lenexa, KS.

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Controls Manager and project team with cost, schedule, progress, forecasting, and performance reporting, including integration of baselines within enterprise systems.
• Track project costs, labor hours, schedule updates, installed quantities, and progress for direct hire and subcontracted work.
• Maintain project controls systems and prepare weekly and monthly reports, dashboards, graphs, charts, and trend analysis for project and district leadership.
• Analyze performance against baseline cost and schedule plans, identify variances and risks, and support corrective action planning.
• Support schedule updates, critical path review, time impact analysis, change control, and evaluation of cost and schedule impacts from project changes.
• Analyze productivity, track design quantities, and incorporate estimating changes into quantity, cost, and schedule reporting.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to gather information, support decision-making, and maintain consistent project controls standards and reporting processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, finance, business, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience will also be considered.
• 3+ years of experience in project controls, cost engineering, scheduling, reporting, or project support within industrial, EPC, construction, or similarly complex environments.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to organize, interpret, and communicate project data clearly and accurately.
• Experience with project controls systems and reporting tools, with preference for InEight or similar platforms, Primavera P6, Power BI, and advanced Excel.
• Working knowledge of forecasting, earned value, cost and schedule reporting, progress measurement, and change tracking, with the ability to work effectively across project and office teams.
• Advanced technology, industrial, or mission-critical construction experience preferred; motivated, detail-oriented, and effective in a fast-paced environment, with proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Teams, and Outlook). #LI-KS23

Working Conditions

This job is performed in either a project or office setting.

Other Requirements:

• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.