Project Controls Analyst (Construction & Engineering) - Louisville, Kentucky

MissionHires; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MissionHires is seeking a Project Controls Analyst in Louisville, Kentucky, responsible for safeguarding project margins and financial discipline on complex projects. This role involves developing budgets, tracking performance, and providing crucial executive reports.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 3–7+ years of experience in project controls, particularly in design-build projects. Strong Excel skills and familiarity with ERP systems are essential for this hands-on position.

Qualifications

• 3–7+ years of experience in project controls or cost control.
• Direct experience supporting design-build projects.
• Background in energy, infrastructure, or large commercial projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project budgets and forecasts.
• Track actuals vs. budget and identify margin erosion.
• Provide scenario analysis for cost overruns and schedule delays.

Skills

Financial modeling skills

Strong Excel

Cost forecasting

Project financial management

Commercial negotiations

Education

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

Tools

ERP/project systems (e.g., Oracle NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics 365)

Job description

MissionHires is hiring a Project Controls Analyst (Construction & Engineering) to safeguard project margins and strengthen financial discipline across complex, long-cycle projects. Partnering closely with Project Management, Finance, and cross-functional teams, you’ll own cost control, forecasting, commercial compliance, and executive reporting for fixed-price and hybrid contract environments—driving early risk identification, recovery planning, and data-backed decisions throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project budgets, forecasts, and cost-to-complete analyses
• Track actuals vs. budget; identify and elevate margin erosion risks
• Support earned value analysis and monthly WIP adjustments at the project level
• Monitor labor productivity, subcontractor performance, and material cost trends
• Support contract setup and ongoing commercial administration
• Track change orders, scope growth, claims, and commercial recoveries
• Monitor contingency usage, risk transfer exposure, and liquidated damages risk
• Coordinate payment and performance bond issuance and underwriting documentation
• Track bond requirements, renewals, and releases per contract milestones
• Manage Certificates of Insurance and verify coverage limits/endorsements
• Track and support procurement of required permits, licenses, and approvals
• Maintain compliance tracking tied to bonding, insurance, and regulatory obligations
• Prepare monthly forecasts, cash flow projections, and margin outlooks
• Develop concise executive and project team reporting and dashboards
• Provide scenario analysis for cost overruns, schedule delays, and recovery plans
• Integrate cost and schedule data to enhance project controls visibility
• Identify early warning indicators for schedule slippage and productivity loss
• Support mitigation planning with Project Managers and leadership
• Partner with Project Managers, Engineering, Procurement, and Accounting
• Support internal project reviews, audits, and risk committees
• Contribute to continuous improvement of project controls tools and systems

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
• 3–7+ years in project controls, cost control, or project financial management
• Direct experience supporting design-build projects
• Strong Excel and financial modeling skills
• Experience with ERP/project systems (e.g., Oracle NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Sage Intacct, or similar)
• Understanding of cost forecasting, earned value, and margin management
• Experience with fixed-price/lump-sum EPC contracts
• Exposure to claims management, change orders, and commercial negotiations
• Background in energy, industrial, infrastructure, or large commercial projects (baggage/material handling a plus)
• Excellent communication skills and sound judgment
• High attention to detail with strong follow-through
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• High level of confidentiality and professionalism