Project Controls Coordinator, Heavy Civil

Ledcor; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledcor is expanding its Heavy Civil Earthworks team and seeks a Project Controls Coordinator to be the hub of project execution. This site-based role requires travel to project locations across the U.S., working with field leadership to track costs, schedules, and progress in real time.

Embedded with onsite teams, you will validate cost and schedule impacts, develop control documentation, and support safety and field surveys.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management, or related field.
• 4+ years of experience in project controls, field engineering, or related roles in heavy civil construction.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office; Primavera scheduling experience.
• Experience with construction planning software, 3D model viewers, and document management platforms.
• Excellent communication and ability to coordinate with field teams and stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of cost coding, RFIs, change orders, subcontractor coordination, and closeout.

Responsibilities

• Interpret construction drawings and specs to support field teams and validate cost and schedule impacts.
• Perform quantity calculations and track progress for cost and schedule reporting.
• Develop construction work packages, activity plans, and project controls documentation.
• Support field surveying and layout activities by capturing quantity and progress data.
• Compile and reconcile daily labor timesheets, equipment reports, and other field data.
• Contribute to safety reviews and site-wide safety meetings.
• Coordinate materials tracking, delivery schedules, and receipt verification.
• Assist with work planning to sequence crews and subcontractors efficiently.
• Provide project controls oversight, including subcontractor coordination and cost code tracking.
• Conduct basic engineering calculations and support drafting needs for quantity tracking or design changes.

Skills

Project controls

Field coordination

Scheduling (Primavera)

3D model viewers

Document management

Education

Civil engineering degree

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Office

3D model viewers

Document management systems

Job description

Description

We're expanding our Heavy Civil Earthworks team and looking for a driven Project Controls Coordinator who's ready to be at the center of project execution. In this site based role, you'll travel to project locations across the U.S. and work directly with field leadership to ensure accurate cost tracking, schedule performance, progress measurement, and documentation. You'll be embedded with onsite teams, providing real time project controls support that keeps our operations aligned, efficient, and moving forward.

Essential Responsibilities

• Interpret construction drawings and specifications to support field teams and validate cost and schedule impacts
• Perform quantity calculations and track daily/weekly progress of installed work for cost and schedule reporting
• Assist in developing construction work packages, activity plans, and project controls documentation
• Support field surveying and layout activities by capturing accurate quantity and progress data
• Compile, verify, and reconcile daily labor timesheets, equipment reports, and other field-generated data
• Contribute to safety reviews, toolbox talks, and site-wide safety meetings to ensure hazard awareness and compliance
• Coordinate materials tracking, delivery schedules, and receipt verification to support cost and schedule alignment
• Assist with work planning to ensure crews and subcontractors are sequenced efficiently and in alignment with project schedule goals
• Provide project controls oversight, including subcontractor coordination, tracking cost codes, and monitoring field productivity
• Conduct basic engineering calculations and support drafting needs related to quantity tracking or design changes

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in project controls, field engineering, project coordination, or similar roles within heavy civil construction, with proven support across multiple earthworks phases
• Education in civil engineering, construction management, or related field (bachelor's degree preferred)
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, and familiarity with scheduling tools such as Primavera
• Experience with construction planning software, model viewers (3D), and document management platforms
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to coordinate effectively and engage confidently with field teams and stakeholders
• Strong understanding of construction processes, including project setup, cost coding, RFIs, change orders, subcontractor coordination, and closeout procedures
• Demonstrated leadership, initiative, problem-solving ability, and commitment to continuous improvement
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Willingness to travel and remain on-site for the duration of each project

Additional Information

Ledcor Heavy Civil and Mining services reach across the lifespan of a mine, from facility construction, to full-scale contract mining of coal, minerals, or metals, all the way to mine reclamation. Our service offerings are vast—as are the projects we work on.

Ledcor has been recognized as a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace in North America.

Our competitive total rewards package provides compensation and benefits that support your physical, mental and financial well-being. We offer exciting, challenging work with opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge.

Employment Equity

At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.

Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor. For more information about Ledcor's Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit our I&D page. Adjustments will be provided in all parts of our hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance by submitting a request via email.

All applicants must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

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