Project Controls Analyst (Construction & Engineering)

Location: On Site in Louisville, Kentucky, United States

Employment type: Full-time

Salary: $90,000 - $115,000 per year

Why This Role Matters

MissionHires is hiring a Project Controls Analyst (Construction & Engineering) to safeguard project margins and strengthen financial discipline across complex, long-cycle projects. Partnering closely with Project Management, Finance, and cross-functional teams, you’ll own cost control, forecasting, commercial compliance, and executive reporting for fixed-price and hybrid contract environments—driving early risk identification, recovery planning, and data-backed decisions throughout the project lifecycle.

How You'll Contribute

• Develop and maintain project budgets, forecasts, and cost-to-complete analyses
• Track actuals vs. budget; identify and escalate margin erosion risks
• Support earned value analysis and monthly WIP adjustments at the project level
• Monitor labor productivity, subcontractor performance, and material cost trends
• Support contract setup and ongoing commercial administration
• Track change orders, scope growth, claims, and commercial recoveries
• Monitor contingency usage, risk transfer exposure, and liquidated damages risk
• Coordinate payment and performance bond issuance and underwriting documentation
• Track bond requirements, renewals, and releases per contract milestones
• Manage Certificates of Insurance and verify coverage limits/endorsements
• Track and support procurement of required permits, licenses, and approvals
• Maintain compliance tracking tied to bonding, insurance, and regulatory obligations
• Prepare monthly forecasts, cash flow projections, and margin outlooks
• Develop concise executive and project team reporting and dashboards
• Provide scenario analysis for cost overruns, schedule delays, and recovery plans
• Integrate cost and schedule data to enhance project controls visibility
• Identify early warning indicators for schedule slippage and productivity loss
• Support mitigation planning with Project Managers and leadership
• Partner with Project Managers, Engineering, Procurement, and Accounting
• Support internal project reviews, audits, and risk committees
• Contribute to continuous improvement of project controls tools and systems

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
• 3–7+ years in project controls, cost control, or project financial management
• Direct experience supporting design-build projects
• Strong Excel and financial modeling skills
• Experience with ERP/project systems (e.g., Oracle NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Sage Intacct, or similar)
• Understanding of cost forecasting, earned value, and margin management
• Experience with fixed-price/lump-sum EPC contracts
• Exposure to claims management, change orders, and commercial negotiations
• Background in energy, industrial, infrastructure, or large commercial projects (baggage/material handling a plus)
• Excellent communication skills and sound judgment
• High attention to detail with strong follow-through
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• High level of confidentiality and professionalism