Senior Project Controls Analyst

Matrix Project Services; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision plans

Disability benefits

Life & AD&D insurance

Employee assistance program (EAP)

401(k) with company match

ESPP

Wellness program

Adoption assistance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Performance or safety bonus program

Job summary

Matrix Project Services seeks a Sr. Project Controls Analyst to develop and maintain project controls across projects, aligning with departmental standards for cost, schedule, and reporting.

The role reports to the Project Controls Manager and requires travel to project sites as needed, with per diem per policy. Responsibilities include Earned Value reporting, cost coding coordination, schedule updates, and supporting monthly/quarterly reviews.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of construction cost control experience preferred.
• 4 year degree in Industrial Engineering, Business, or related field preferred.
• Ability to interpret contract terms and exhibits for project requirements.
• Background in Heavy Process Industrial Engineering, Procurement & Construction projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Actively supports safety and Core Values.
• Represent the Company with high moral standards and ethics.
• Collaborate with project management to ensure alignment with cost, progress and schedule analysis.
• Review and consolidate Earned Value Progress and Performance reporting for ENG, procurement and construction.
• Coordinate project cost coding for all purchases and timekeeping codes.
• Interface with estimating to validate basis and assumptions.
• Assist in developing project schedule updates and resource analysis.
• Support monthly/quarterly project reviews and reporting.
• Participate in project revenue recognition and ensure compliance with processes.
• Perform field audits on progress, actuals, commitments, EAC forecasts and variances.

Skills

Project controls

Cost control

Earned Value Management

Scheduling & reporting

Excel proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Travel readiness

Education

4 year degree in Industrial Engineering, Business, or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

Penta Accounting

Prism G2

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Sr. Project Controls Analyst will report directly to the Project Controls Manager and is responsible for the development and maintenance of project controls requirements for various projects, relating to alignment with departmental standards and processes in the areas of progress and performance (Quantity Management), change management, project cost controls, schedule and associated project reporting.

Travel Requirement: Must be willing and able to travel to assigned project site locations as required. Per diem will be provided for eligible travel assignments in accordance with company policy.

Essential Functions

• Actively supports the Company’s commitment to safety and its Core Values.
• Represent the Company at all times with high moral standards while adhering to the Company’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.
• Work closely with project management and project controls personnel to ensure alignment with project controls cost, progress and schedule project analysis and reporting.
• Review, consolidate and prepare Project Earned Value Progress and Performance reporting for Engineering, Procurement and Construction.
• Coordinate all project cost coding, including all project purchases and timekeeping code validation with timekeeping and field supervision.
• Interface with estimating department when required, to validate estimate basis and assumptions and seek project support as required.
• Assist in the development of project schedule updates, including progress updates and resource analysis.
• Assist with monthly and quarterly project reviews and reporting, supporting project controls manager in the preparation of project reviews, reports and presentations.
• Participate in project level revenue recognition exercises, ensuring compliance and practices are aligned with functional processes and procedures.
• Perform field audits, validating project progress, productivity, project actuals, commitments, estimate to complete and estimate at completion forecasts, as well as project variances and change management compliance.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of construction cost control experience preferred.
• 4 year degree in Industrial Engineering, Business, or related field preferred.
• Ability to interpret contract terms, conditions and exhibits as applicable to project requirements.
• Background in Heavy Process Industrial Engineering, Procurement & Construction projects preferred.
• Multi Discipline Direct Hire Construction Experience required.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, evaluating IFC take offs and verifying physical progressing.
• Experience with Primavera (P6) preferred.
• Microsoft Office and Excel Proficiency; ability to gather and organize large amounts of data.
• Familiar with Penta Accounting System is a plus.
• Familiar with Prism G2 is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal, oral, written and communication skills.
• Project based travel required.

Benefits

• medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents
• disability benefits
• life and AD&D insurance
• an employee assistance program (EAP)
• a 401(k) plan with company match
• an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)
• a robust wellness program
• adoption assistance
• paid time off
• tuition reimbursement
• performance or safety bonus program

At Matrix, we are dedicated to building a culture of engagement, respect, collaboration and teamwork. We encourage all whose experience aligns with the listed qualifications to apply and explore joining our organization.

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, marital status, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristic or category.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.