Site Project Controls Specialist (Solar)

Clean Energy & Infrastructure Services; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Flexible spending account

Per diem & vehicle allowance

Job summary

MasTec Renewables, comprising Wanzek Construction, IEA Constructors, and White Construction, delivers utility-scale solar projects nationwide. The Site Project Controls Specialist will monitor schedules, costs, and reporting, embedded on-site for journeys across projects with 8–12 months per site.

The role requires a degree in Construction Management / Engineering, 2+ years in project controls, and proficiency with Excel and Primavera P6.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field.
• Two or more years in project controls or cost scheduling and planning.
• AACEi/PMI certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor schedule and earned value baselines.
• Maintain the master construction schedule baseline and updates.
• Analyze schedule performance and delays to guide actions.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly project status reports.
• Track job costs and forecast monthly revenues.
• Support project decisions with forecasting and analysis.
• Establish cost control systems with monthly reporting.
• Prepare project progress billings and client updates.
• Review subcontractor payments and change orders.
• Coordinate studies, RFIs, and change requests.
• Partner with estimating during planning and handoffs.
• Assist training on project management tools.
• Collaborate with site management on financials and progress.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Project scheduling

Earned value management

Cost forecasting

Leadership

Communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree (Construction Management / Engineering / PM)

AACEi or PMI certification preferred

Tools

Primavera P6

Project management tools

Job description

Overview

Are you a detail-driven professional with a passion for renewable energy and a desire to be at the heart of the action? Join our team as a site-based Project Controls Specialist and play a pivotal role in delivering safe, successful, and profitable utility-scale solar projects across the country. This is your opportunity to be embedded on-site where your insights and decisions directly impact progress, safety, and sustainability for utility‑scale renewable energy builds.

As a Project Controls Specialist, you will be responsible for monitoring, and maintaining project schedules, cost controls, and financial reporting for the project. The Site Project Controls Specialist ensures accuracy in project planning, billing, and contract administration. This position requires a strong balance of analytical, technical, and leadership skills to support project delivery from planning through execution.

Location & Travel Details: This traveling position (up to 100%) requires you to be onsite at a project location. You may be placed on a project site in any U.S. state. You will spend an average of 8–12 months on each project. We offer a designated daily per diem in addition to base pay to help cover living expenses, a vehicle allowance, and eligibility for routine home rotation travel.

Company Overview

MasTec Renewables, comprised of Wanzek Construction, IEA Constructors, and White Construction, combines over 20 years of experience in renewable energy construction. Depending on your position and project, you may work for one or more of our companies throughout your career with us.

MasTec is a minority‑owned Fortune 500 company that has shaped the construction industry for more than 90 years. With over 35,000 employees and 400 offices nationwide, we provide flexibility and career growth in dynamic work environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor schedule and earned value baselines.
• Maintain the master construction schedule baseline, logic, and updates by collecting data from project teams and contractors.
• Analyze schedule performance, critical paths, and delays to recommend corrective actions.
• Prepare and contribute to daily, weekly, and monthly project status reports.
• Compile and track job costs and forecast monthly revenue streams.
• Perform performance analysis and forecasting to support project decisions.
• Establish and maintain cost control systems and procedures with monthly reporting.
• Prepare project progress billings and client progress updates.
• Review subcontractor payments, approve material invoices, and issue change orders.
• Coordinate engineering studies, submittals, RFIs, and change order requests.
• Partner with estimating teams during planning and project handoffs.
• Support project reporting requirements and provide training on project management tools.
• Collaborate with site management on financials, site progression, and performance of operations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Work Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two or more years of related experience in project controls or cost scheduling and planning.
• Certification from the Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering (AACEi), Project Management Institute (PMI), or a related industry institute is highly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Take reasonable care of your own and others' health and safety and of those who may be affected by the day‑to‑day delivery of this role by taking personal responsibility for working toward the company's Zero Injury principles.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Organizational skills and ability to manage simultaneous tasks and assignments.
• Exceptional team‑building skills and ability to collaborate with groups throughout the company.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to comprehend complex assignments.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong proficiency with scheduling software, particularly Primavera (P6).
• Experience with project management and reporting tools.
• Demonstrated expertise in cost control, forecasting, earned value management, and billing procedures.
• Knowledge or ability to learn earned value management (EVM).
• Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills.

Benefits

Financial Wellbeing

• Compensation $85,000 – $110,000 per year base salary, commensurate with experience.
• Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase.
• 401(k) with company match and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Flexible spending account (healthcare & dependent care).

Health & Wellness

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (plan choice) – coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children.
• Diabetes management, telehealth coverage, prescription drug plan, pet insurance.

Family & Lifestyle

• Paid time off, paid holidays, bereavement leave.
• Military leave, including differential pay and benefits continuation.
• Employee assistance program.

Planning for the Unexpected

• Short and long‑term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment.
• Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage.
• Emergency travel assistance program.
• Group legal plan.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

MasTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal, and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure and our subsidiaries do not work with any third‑party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.