Project Controls Analyst

Middlesex co; Norwalk (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Life insurance and disability

401k with matching

Tuition reimbursement

Generous paid time off

Job summary

A leading construction firm in California is seeking an experienced Project Controls Analyst. In this role, you'll manage and maintain project controls for a complex civil bridge project, ensuring adherence to cost and schedule. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree and over 8 years of relevant experience in heavy civil construction. Proficiency in tools like Primavera P6 and strong communication skills are essential. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of project controls experience in heavy civil construction.
• Proficient in cost controls and financial forecasting.
• Strong understanding of construction accounting concepts.

Responsibilities

• Manage project controls processes across schedule, cost, and reporting.
• Support cost-to-complete projections and identify budget risks.
• Coordinate with accounting/finance on cost coding and accruals.

Skills

Project controls experience

Cost controls

Financial forecasting

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Finance, Accounting, or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Office

Viewpoint

Job description

The Middlesex Corporation is a nationally recognized and award-winning leader in the heavy civil construction industry. Since 1972, the family business founded by Robert W. Pereira has developed an extensive client and project list through its consistent efforts to safely build America’s infrastructure. The Middlesex Corporation specializes in building and reconstructing highways, bridges, marine, rail, and transit facilities through its collaborative team approach and focus on core values. In addition, Middlesex Asphalt in Central Florida is one of the largest and most productive asphalt plants in the United States with Middlesex Paving earning an equally solid regional presence and reputation.

Position Summary

The Project Controls Analyst supports the successful delivery of one complex heavy civil bridge project by managing and maintaining project controls processes across schedule, cost, productivity, quantity tracking, change management, and reporting, while partnering closely with project management, estimating, accounting/finance, and field teams to ensure accurate reporting, strong cost discipline, and proactive identification and escalation of project risks and trends through closeout.

Responsibilities

• Comply with (and actively promote) all safety policies and procedures, including reporting all accidents, incidents, and near‑misses, to ensure adherence to our #1 Core Value: Safety First, in everything we do.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and project contractual requirements.
• Track job cost performance, production trends, and commitments to support accurate forecasting for the project.
• Maintain cost reports, dashboards, and variance explanations (budget vs. actual vs. forecast).
• Support cost‑to‑complete projections and identify potential budget risks early.
• Coordinate with accounting/finance on cost coding, accruals, and monthly close alignment as needed.
• Support development and maintenance of the project schedule in Primavera P6 (or similar).
• Track progress quantities and productivity to support schedule integrity and performance trends.
• Assist with look‑ahead planning, milestone tracking, and schedule impact documentation.
• Help identify, document, and elevate project risks, productivity impacts, and cost/schedule trends.
• Assist with schedule/time impact analysis and change documentation packages.
• Follow best practices for project documentation, reporting, and controls systems specific to the project.
• Supportoraan document control workflows and ensure project information is organized, accurate, and accessible.
• Utilize project systems and software (P6, MS Office; Viewpoint preferred).
• Work closely with the project team, estimating, and leadership to align reporting, cost controls, and schedule updates.
• Communicate clearly with internal stakeholders and represent the нигоҳ professionally with clients, contractors, and vendors as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Finance, Accounting, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 8+ years of project controls experience in a heavy civil construction environment (cost + schedule + reporting).
• Strong experience in cost controls, financial information, forecasting, and construction cost engineering.
• Experience supporting estimating, bid support, cost history tracking, or buyout analysis is strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with Primavera P6 (or similar scheduling tools) and Microsoft Office (advanced Excel skills).
• Experience with Viewpoint preferred.
• Strong understanding of construction accounting concepts (job cost, commitments, forecasting, earned value/production tracking).
• Strong organization, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills with experience working directly with project leadership and field teams.

Necessary Attributes

• Must possess the ability to adapt to differing personalities, management styles, and team compositions.
• Attention to detail, organization, prioritization, and the ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently are required.
• Team player with excellent interpersonal, verbal, and writing skills.
• Reliance on experience and judgement to plan and accomplish goals.
• Strong analytical skills.

We offer our full বৰ- and eligible part‑time team members a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision plans covering eligible team members and dependents, employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, a top‑tier 401k with matching, tuition reimbursement, industry‑leading referral program, and generous paid time off.

Middlesex provides equal employment opportunities to all team members and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.