Project Controls Engineer: Cost Tracking & Forecasting

Loenbro; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO and holiday pay

Life and disability insurance

Professional development and training

Job summary

Loenbro in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a Project Controls Engineer to support cost tracking, reporting, and financial controls on major construction projects. Reporting to the Regional Planning & Controls Director, you will help maintain accurate job costs, assist forecasting, and deliver timely project reporting.

The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented and analytical, thriving in fast-paced, heavy construction environments across industries such as electrical, oil & gas, and industrial

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of cost control in construction or industrial settings.
• Experience with Vista (Viewpoint) or similar ERP systems.
• Proficient in cost tracking, forecasting, and reporting.
• Proficient with MS Excel and Office Suite.
• Solid understanding of EVMS and KPI reporting.
• Strong change order management knowledge.
• Excellent attention to detail and organization.
• Valid driver's license with clean record.

Responsibilities

• Support job cost tracking, coding, and data entry in company systems.
• Maintain accurate project cost reports, forecasts, and budgets.
• Input and validate financial data in Vista/Viewpoint and related systems.
• Generate productivity and LEI reports; identify trends and discrepancies.
• Support project billing, invoice tracking, and cost reconciliation.
• Monitor budgets vs. actuals and flag variances.
• Assist with change order tracking and documentation.
• Prepare weekly and monthly project reports for internal and client use.
• Coordinate with project teams to gather cost, labor, and production data.
• Assist with project closeout, cost reconciliation, and final reporting.

Skills

Cost control experience

EVMS/KPIs understanding

Excel & Office proficiency

Driver's license

Attention to detail

Multi-priority management

Tools

Vista Viewpoint ERP

Job description

Loenbro in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a Project Controls Engineer to support cost tracking, reporting, and financial controls on major construction projects. Reporting to the Regional Planning & Controls Director, you will help maintain accurate job costs, assist forecasting, and deliver timely project reporting.

The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented and analytical, thriving in fast-paced, heavy construction environments across industries such as electrical, oil & gas, and industrial