Site Project Controls Specialist (Solar)

Wanzek; West Fargo (ND); 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 (Healthcare)

Vehicle allowance and per diem

Job summary

MasTec, Inc. is seeking a Site-based Project Controls Specialist to monitor schedules, costs, and financial reporting for utility-scale solar projects nationwide. This traveling role up to 100% involves on-site assignments with 8-12 months per project.

You will ensure accuracy in planning, billing, and contract administration while collaborating with project teams and site management to optimize performance and safety across projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two+ years of related experience in project controls or cost scheduling and planning.
• Certification from AACEi, PMI, or related industry institute is highly preferred.

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.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Primavera P6

Cost control

Forecasting

Billing procedures

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

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'll 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: You'll get the opportunity to travel across the US, helping our team build renewable projects. This is a traveling position (up to 100%), where you will be onsite at a project location. You have the potential to be placed on a project site located in any state throughout the US. You'll spend 8-12 months on average per project. We offer designated daily per diem in addition to base pay to support and help you cover living expenses. A vehicle allowance will be provided. This position is eligible for routine travel home (rotation) from the jobsite.

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+ 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/assignments
• Exceptional team building skills and ability to collaborate with groups throughout the company
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent 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

What's in it for you:

Financial Wellbeing

• Compensation $85,000 - $110,000/year base salary, commensurate with experience
• Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase
• 401(k) with company match & 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

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.