Project Controls Lead Analyst - Renewables

Black & Veatch; Overland Park (KS); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

Black & Veatch Corporation is seeking a Lead Project Controls professional in a senior staff role across planning, cost management, and project controls leadership. You will independently apply advanced project controls techniques, manage commercial issues, and guide less experienced personnel with minimal supervision.

The role emphasizes forecasting accuracy, staff leadership, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver on complex projects while maintaining safety and integrity across teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 8+ years in Cost Control or Planning & Scheduling, or 10+ years without a four-year degree in Cost Control or Planning & Scheduling.
• Ability to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (criminal/civil background check, drug screen, motor vehicle records search).
• Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days depending on manager discretion, performance and assignments.

Responsibilities

• Leads a Project Controls (PJC) function or team and positively influences internal and external clients.
• Achieves a high level of forecasting accuracy and proactively addresses issues.
• Leads cost control, scheduling, and change management across complex projects; ensures contractual requirements are addressed.
• Leads and develops project controls staff, ensures tools and processes are in place, and collaborates with management to identify issues and trends.

Education

Bachelor's degree with 8+ years in Cost Control or Planning & Scheduling

Job description

Supports department initiatives.

Date: Nov 2, 2026

Location:
Overland Park, KS, US
Orlando, FL, US
Dallas, TX, US
Houston, TX, US
Tualatin, OR, US
Cary, NC, US
Ann Arbor, MI, US
Phoenix, AZ, US

Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies

Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.

As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.

Company : Black & Veatch Corporation

Req Id : 117843

Opportunity Type : Staff

Relocation eligible : No

Full time/Part time : Full-Time

Project Only Hire : No

Visa Sponsorship Available: No

Why Black & Veatch?

At Black & Veatch, you’ll be part of work that matters—designing, creating, and building the infrastructure communities rely on every day, from concept through execution.

We care about how the work gets done as much as what we build. Safety is built into every decision, and people look out for each other—speaking up, collaborating, and doing the right thing because it affects real lives.

You’ll work alongside teams solving complex challenges and turning ideas into solutions that perform in the real world—gaining hands‑on experience across projects, technologies, and disciplines.

Ownership shows up in how we work. We take responsibility for outcomes, follow through on commitments, and take pride in what we deliver. As a 100% employee‑owned company, employees share in the long‑term success we build together.

With flexible ways of working and meaningful development opportunities, you’ll build a career you can be proud to stand behind.

The Opportunity

Lead level position assigned to either a role in Planning, Cost Management, Project Controls Management, Project Controls (PJC) Execution Leadership or a combination. With minimal supervision, is responsible for independently applying advanced project controls techniques and analyses. May handle commercial issues and will provide leadership and guidance to less experienced project control personnel.

Key Responsibilities

Leads a Project Controls (PJC) function or a team of PJC professionals and able to positively influence internal and external clients. Achieves a high level of forecasting accuracy. Proactive in addressing and escalating issues. Leads proposal efforts.

Cost:

• Leads cost control team on complex projects through all aspects including cost reporting and forecasting, quantity tracking, change management, and risk analysis.
• Addresses contractual requirements related to cost control, including reviewing contract language and providing feedback.

Planning/Scheduling:

• Leads project controls schedule team in all planning and scheduling efforts, including float analysis, earned value, startup planning, and constructability.
• As required by the business unit, expert in scheduling forensics.
• Addresses contractual requirements related to schedule, including reviewing contract language and providing feedback.
• As required by the business unit, expert in scheduling forensics.

PJC Management

• Leads and develops a team of project controls professionals.
• Leads planning and cost control functions with minimal supervision.
• Ensures tools, processes, and operating rhythm are in place to effectively identify and accelerate issues.
• Collaborates with management team to identify issues and trends. Secures project management support.
• Facilitate risk and change management discussions.
• Supports department initiatives.

Execution Leadership

• Leads implementation of PJC procedures & tools.
• Provides transparent project health visibility to the business.
• Escalate project issues to PJC Leadership.
• Support administration of project reviews and resolution of resulting actions.
• Identifies and confirms successful staffing of projects and proposals.
• Ensure staff are meeting expectations and provide timely feedback.
• Provides staff with learning and development opportunities.

Management Responsibilities

Acts in capacity of a "lead person." Does not have management responsibility for the people to whom they provide work direction.

Preferred Qualifications

Prefer Master's degree or local equivalent in Engineering or Construction Management.

Minimum Qualifications

• Four-year Bachelor's degree with eight or more years of relevant Cost Control of Planning & Scheduling experience OR no four-year Bachelor's degree required with ten years or more of relevant Cost Control or Planning & Scheduling experience in Home Office or Field Office.
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.
• Office Environment: This position requires sitting, talking, hearing, keyboard input and seeing. Occasional travel up to 25% may be required.
• Construction Site Environment: This position requires standing, kneeling, bending, stooping, moving, and walking long distances in and around confined, cluttered places and uneven areas. It also requires the ability to see and hear naturally or with correction, work at heights above 5 feet, climb and maintain balance on stairs, ladders, and scaffolds and work up to a 12-hour shift. The work environment may involve cramped workspaces, very hot or cold temperatures, inclement weather, extreme lighting conditions, distracting or uncomfortable noise levels, and hazardous equipment.

Salary Plan

PJC: Project Control

Job Grade

017

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A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company‑matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre‑taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance‑based bonus program.

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