Traveling Solar Project Controls Specialist

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

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.