Project Controls Analyst- MEC Transportation

Position Overview

The Project Controls Coordinator is responsible for supporting the planning, scheduling, cost control, forecasting, progress measurement, and reporting functions for complex electrical construction projects. This role partners closely with project managers, field operations, engineering, procurement, and finance teams to provide accurate project performance data and ensure successful project execution. The Project Controls Coordinator helps identify risks, track key performance indicators, and drive proactive decision-making throughout the project lifecycle.

District Overview

Mass. Electric Construction Company, a subsidiary of Kiewit Corporation, is an industry leader in transit and rail system construction and maintenance throughout the United States and Canada. We specialize in the installation of overhead contact systems, traction power substations, signaling and train control, communications and control centers. Our commitment is to hire the best people, train them for today's demands and offer opportunities for growth. 

Location

One of the many things that makes Kiewit’s culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities. We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets and career goals of each team member. This means your Kiewit adventure is custom-designed to meet our shared needs. 

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and analyze project schedules to track progress, identify risks, and support successful project execution.
• Monitor project budgets, costs, labor productivity, and forecasts to ensure financial objectives are met.
• Prepare and deliver project performance reports, dashboards, cash flow projections, and executive summaries.Support earned value management, cost trending, forecasting, and performance analysis.
• Identify schedule, cost, and execution risks and collaborate with project teams to develop mitigation strategies.
• Manage project changes by tracking scope modifications, budget impacts, and schedule adjustments.
• Partner with project managers, field operations, engineering, procurement, and finance teams to provide accurate project controls data and recommendations.
• Support project planning, resource forecasting, manpower planning, and overall project performance improvement initiatives. 
• Participate in project review meetings and assist leadership with data-driven decision-making.
• Ensure project controls processes, reporting standards, and documentation are maintained throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in project controls, cost engineering, scheduling, or project management within the construction industry.
• Experience supporting electrical construction, industrial, power, utility, renewable energy, or infrastructure projects.
• Proficiency with Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Excel, and project management software.
• Strong analytical, forecasting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.