Project Controls Tech (Level 1)

The Day & Zimmermann Group, Inc.; West Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Day & Zimmermann Group, Inc. is seeking an entry-level Project Controls Tech (Level 1) in West Paducah, KY to perform routine scheduling, cost analysis, and reporting under supervision.

You will gain exposure to SAP, WBS development, budgets, and earned value; ideal for candidates with 0–3 years in project controls and a High School diploma.

Qualifications

• Entry level up to three years’ experience in related project controls assignments.
• High School education required.

Responsibilities

• Assist cost control with craft/staff rates and cost reporting.
• Learn SAP workflows and cost reporting tools used by the team.
• Support development of Project Status Reports and cost reports.
• Assist with budgets, timesheets, and earned value tracking.
• Support project close-out activities and scheduling basics.
• Gain exposure to in-house project controls tasks.

Skills

Cost analysis

Scheduling

SAP

WBS development

Education

High School

Tools

PC Lite

D&Z Estimator

Win Estimator

Web Tool Box

Job description

Added - 07/22/26 Project Controls Tech (Level 1) Project Controls West Paducah, KY | Requisition

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Position Summary

This is an entry level to minimum experience position, that may include individuals who have had previous experience within other functional areas. Under general supervision the individual performs the routine aspects of scheduling, cost analysis, scope control tracking and reporting. With additional experience within one specialty, the individual is expected to participate in larger and more complex project controls assignments.

Key Responsibilities

• Exposure to all aspects of cost control (development of craft/staff rates, study end users procedures, perform exercises in SAP, and cost report development). Also, exposure to all proprietary software (PC Lite, D&Z Estimator, Win Estimator, and Web Tool Box).
• Once training is complete; support wbs development, budget creation, and other aspects in SAP.
• Support the development of Project Status Reports, field site Load Boards and Web Tool Box cost reports.
• Assist with the execution of financial management, that includes budgets, tracking invoice milestones (as needed), reviewing timesheets, and earn value analysis, monitoring/forecasting cost.
• Support project and project definition close-out.
• Exposure to scheduling basics to assist efforts for in-house projects and field activities.

Experience/Preferred Skills

Entry level up to three years’ experience in related project controls assignments

Education

High School

In compliance with this state’s pay transparency laws, the salary range for this role is $min - $max. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. (The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of union fringes).

We care about our employees and it shows.

Our staff receive a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical/Rx, dental and vision coverage; life, AD&D and disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; 100% paid maternity leave for up to 12 weeks, parental leave, family leave, other paid time off; voluntary benefits and discount programs to meet our employees’ individual needs including pet insurance for our furry family members!

Day & Zimmermann is committed to maintaining an inclusive workforce, where employees are hired, retained, compensated and promoted based on their contributions to our Company. Our collective strength is rooted in over 110 years of diverse employees and businesses, commitment to success, and delivery on promises made.

Federal and state Equal Employment Opportunity laws prohibit employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, age, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status and disability status. Day & Zimmermann is committed to providing an equal opportunity work environment in full compliance with these laws.

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