Project Controls Analyst, Sr.

Premier Finder LLC; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 153,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work flexibility

Career growth opportunities

Exposure to high-profile projects

Job summary

A consulting firm is seeking a Senior Project Controls Analyst for a hybrid role based in Port Washington, WI. You will manage cost and schedule controls for complex datacenter projects, ensuring adherence to best practices. Ideal candidates will have 5+ years of relevant experience and a strong background in the datacenter or energy infrastructure sectors. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to high-profile projects while enjoying work flexibility.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of direct experience in cost and schedule controls for large capital projects.
• Strong background in datacenters or related industries.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project cost reports and forecasts.
• Build and track project schedules including critical path analysis.
• Collaborate with teams to align cost and schedule performance.

Skills

Cost Management

Schedule Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

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

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Excel

Cost Management Software

Job description

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Base pay range

$153,000.00/yr - $190,000.00/yr

Role: Project Controls Analyst, Senior

Level: Mid/Senior

Work Location: Hybrid – Port Washington, WI (preference for candidates near Milwaukee, WI)

About the Opportunity

Datacenter development is the future — driving the backbone of AI, cloud computing, and global digital infrastructure. As demand accelerates, this is your chance to step into one of the fastest-growing industries of the next decade. Joining our client means positioning yourself at the center of what could be the biggest global demand surge of our time, while sharpening your expertise in cost and schedule management on high-impact projects.

Our client is a multidisciplinary consulting firm trusted by leading names in the utilities and energy infrastructure space. They are seeking a Project Controls Analyst to bring precision, insight, and leadership to complex datacenter and capital projects. This hybrid role provides the flexibility of remote work with the impact of on-site collaboration.

What You’ll Be Doing

Cost & Schedule Management

• Develop, maintain, and update detailed project cost reports, forecasts, and variance analyses.
• Build and track project schedules, including critical path analysis and schedule risk assessments.
• Support project managers with earned value analysis, performance reporting, and change management tracking.
• Update resource- and cost-loaded schedules to ensure accurate allocation of budgets and manpower.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align cost and schedule performance.
• Prepare and present data-driven reports for leadership, highlighting risks, variances, and actionable insights.
• Partner with project teams to ensure forecasts align with key project activities and milestones.

Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure adherence to company standards, procedures, and industry best practices in project controls.
• Maintain project documentation, cost tracking, and schedule archives to meet enterprise guidelines.

What You Bring

• 5+ years of direct experience in cost and schedule controls for large capital projects.
• Strong background working on datacenters or related industries such as utilities, energy infrastructure, manufacturing facilities, or large-scale construction projects.
• Proficiency with project controls tools (Primavera P6, MS Project, Excel, cost management software).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to distill insights for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or related field (preferred).

Why Join

• Shape the Future: Build your career in datacenter development — the infrastructure powering the world’s digital transformation.
• Hybrid Flexibility: Work both remotely and on-site in Port Washington, WI (ideal for professionals near Milwaukee).
• High-Profile Projects: Gain exposure to major clients in the datacenter and energy infrastructure space.
• Career Growth: Work in a culture that values precision, collaboration, and continuous improvement, while opening doors to leadership in a booming sector.

This is more than a job — it’s an opportunity to future-proof your career in one of the most in-demand industries of the next decade. Apply now and be part of the team building tomorrow’s digital backbone.