Project Controls Analyst

Clark Construction Group, LLC; South Carolina; Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Clark Construction Group, LLC is seeking a Project Controls Analyst to act as the financial liaison for construction projects, overseeing reporting, compliance, and contract financials across $20M to $1B projects. This role emphasizes collaboration with operations and corporate finance, driving accuracy in cost reports and forecasts.

Ideal candidates will have strong Excel skills, experience with project accounting, and the ability to manage complex requisitions, change orders, and insurance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in Construction Management, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Attention to detail and reliable output.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, pressurized team environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Project Accounting & Administration
• Compile owner requisitions
• Resolve internal audit findings
• Process subcontractor requisitions and AP
• Monitor materials inventory and equipment
• Manage field payroll
• Assist with project setup, closeout, and owner contract readiness
• Oversee lien waivers and insurance administration
• Track Small Business participation and reporting
• Support monthly project financial forecasting and cost reporting
• Monitor KPIs and drive process improvements
• Forecast cash-flow and manage change orders
• Lead contract administration activities and approvals
• Ensure subcontractor insurance coverage and permits
• Coordinate project meetings and develop team members
• Prepare monthly status reports and close-out documentation
• Develop relationships with owners, engineers and designers

Skills

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Detail orientation

Ability to work under pressure

Team player

Education

Construction Management or related field

Tools

SAP

Textura

Coupa

Google platforms

Job description

As a Project Controls Analyst, you will serve as a trusted financial resource for construction projects and the primary liaison between operations and corporate finance. This highly visible and fast-paced position is charged with financial reporting, compliance, and processing responsibilities over projects ranging in size from $20 million to $1 billion in contract value.

Responsibilities

• Project Accounting & Administration
• Compiling owner requisition
• Internal audit finding resolution
• Subcontractor requisition and accounts payable processing
• Consumable materials purchasing and equipment inventory monitoring
• Management of field payroll
• Assist with project setup, closeout, and owner contract review and readiness
• Lien waiver and insurance administration
• Small Business Tracking and Reporting
• Project Finance Support monthly project financial forecast
• Prepare monthly cost reports
• Key performance indicator monitoring
• Process innovation and improvement
• Project cash-flow monitoring and forecasting
• Change Order Monitoring & Reconciliation
• Lead all activities related to contract administration, change orders, procurement, schedule, and financial reporting
• Have thorough knowledge of the company's contracts and understanding of all parties involved
• Secure required permits and verify insurance coverage for subcontractors
• Facilitate project meetings to successfully coordinate work activity
• Lead, train, and develop project team members
• Prepare and submit monthly job status reports that outline project priorities and issues
• Lead project close-out of project, including turnover of manuals and warranties and preparation of final payment documents for subcontractors
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with counterparts at owner, engineering and design firms
• Establish a deadline and monitor the progress of the project
• Drive a culture of safety on the project site
• Support the company’s acquisition of new work by participating in proposals and presentations
• Provide leadership to foster an environment of inclusion and diversity
• General Proactively identify and develop relationships with industry professionals to generate and win the right work
• Take an active role in recruiting top industry talent to join the Clark team.
• Identify, hire, and retain outstanding people
• Exceed our stakeholders’ expectations by anticipating their needs, desires, and goals

Basic Qualifications

• Preferred degree from an accredited college or university in Construction Management, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or other business-related fields or similar relevant work experience
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Careful attention to detail and reliability of output
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced team environment
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Alignment to Clark Standards of Excellence

self-motivated, results oriented, adaptable, team player, accountable, ethical, innovative, resilient, builds relationships, builds people/teams and followership, sets direction and executes

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA or Accounting experience
• Experience with SAP, Textura, Coupa, or Google platforms a plus
• Highly motivated individual with strong organizational and time management skills
• Strong quantitative, analytical and problem-solving skills

The Physical Side of the Role

This is an active, hands-on role. You can expect to be on your feet frequently, navigating active job sites with uneven terrain, stairs, ladders, and hoists. The work is physically demanding and requires a full range of motion, including bending, kneeling, and reaching. You’ll need to be comfortable frequently lifting and carrying materials up to 25 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 pounds. This role requires the ability to communicate effectively, as well as visual acuity for reading plans and inspecting work. The role does include desk time in the office that may require prolonged periods of sitting for tasks like computer work, document review, and meetings.

Your Work Environment

You’ll spend a significant amount of your time on active construction sites, which means being adaptable to all kinds of weather and moderate to loud noise levels, and comfortable in elevated or confined work areas with moving mechanical equipment and with the fast-paced nature of a project in progress. You will also spend time in a typical office setting with moderate noise levels. Your safety is our top priority, and you'll be expected to follow Clark Construction's safety policies and procedures, and all applicable laws, at all locations.

Our High-Performing Culture

This is a demanding, high-performance environment. We are looking for candidates who are energized by challenge, thrive under pressure, and are prepared to do what it takes to achieve exceptional results. Success in this role requires significant commitment, including flexibility to work extended hours, especially during critical project phases or client deadlines. Beyond regular working hours, there will be occasions where business needs require your attention, particularly for time-sensitive matters or emergencies. You are expected to monitor and respond to communications (phone calls, emails, text messages) as required to address these situations effectively. Your ability to manage these expectations and be responsive when critical issues arise is key to your success in this role and our collective success as a team.

A Drug Free Workplace

Clark promotes a drug free workplace. A pre-employment drug “fitness for duty” screening is required, and the company conducts random quarterly drug “fitness for duty” tests. Clark Construction Group is one of the largest building and infrastructure companies in the United States. Our portfolio spans every major building market, from public to private, corporate to cultural, education to entertainment, and the infrastructure connecting it all – power, transportation, water, and roadways. Since 1906, we’ve been delighting and delivering value to our clients and project partners, providing diverse opportunities for our team, and strengthening the communities where we live. With offices strategically located across the country, we pride ourselves on being a local builder with national reach. There is a sense of camaraderie that comes with delivering impactful projects as a team. It creates a sense of humility and fosters pride in the work we do. At Clark, we are proud to build what matters, together.

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Equal Opportunity Employer Clark Construction Group, LLC (and its subsidiaries and affiliates) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law. Clark promotes a drug-free workplace. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA). Clark is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please email [e-mail] or call [phone] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Authorization to Work Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis in order to be considered.