Project Controls Specialist

Tri-City Group; Port Washington (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction management company is seeking a Project Controls Analyst in Port Washington, WI. The successful candidate will support large-scale construction projects focusing on financial and operational performance. Responsibilities include maintaining project data and schedules, managing reporting, and supporting billing processes. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 5+ years of experience in project controls, with strong Excel and analytical skills.Offers contingent on passing a drug screen and reference check.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project controls or related experience.
• Solid understanding of cost, schedule, and progress tracking.
• Experience maintaining key project logs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Work Breakdown Structures.
• Implement and manage EVMS and project schedules.
• Perform weekly updates and performance reporting.
• Track and report on change orders and costs.
• Support billing processes and financial reporting.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving ability

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Tri-City Group is currently seeking a Project Controls Analyst for Port Washington, WI. The Project Controls Analyst will support the financial and operational performance of large-scale construction projects. This role plays a key part in managing project data, maintaining schedules, and ensuring accurate reporting to help drive informed decision-making and minimize financial risk.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Work Breakdown Structures (WBS/CBS)
• Implement and manage EVMS and Primavera P6 project schedules
• Perform weekly updates, reconciliations, and performance reporting (CPI, SPI, HPI)
• Track and report on change orders, EWOs, and subcontractor/vendor costs
• Support billing processes, SOVs, and financial reporting
• Audit billing documentation and monitor project cash flow and commitments
• Assist with subcontractor/vendor onboarding and project setup
• Train field teams on project controls systems (EVMS, P6, FDE)
• Provide ongoing analytical and administrative support to project teams

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of project controls or related experience
• Strong Excel skills
• Solid understanding of cost, schedule, and progress tracking
• Working knowledge of earned value, forecasting, and productivity metrics
• Experience maintaining key project logs (change, risk, quantities)
• Ability to develop and deliver weekly and monthly project reports
• Experience with electrical construction, mission‑critical, hyperscale, or data center projects (preferred)

Candidates must possess strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to interpret project performance data and ensure accuracy across reporting systems. This includes a high level of attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced construction environment. Candidates must also communicate effectively and collaborate across field teams, project management, accounting, and scheduling functions.

All job offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a drug screen and reference check. Tri‑City Group is an equal opportunity employer.