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Project Controls Analyst

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Key Responsibilities

Project Data Management

  • Maintain project controls data including cost reports, estimates, schedules, progress updates, and performance metrics across all disciplines and phases of execution.
  • Assist with collecting project data from engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning and tenant fit-out teams.
  • Ensure project documentation and reporting information are organized and maintained accurately.
  • Support integration of project information across project management systems.

Schedule Coordination

  • Assist with maintaining project schedules under the direction of the Project Controls Manager.
  • Collect schedule updates from project team members and subcontractors.
  • Support schedule status reporting and tracking of project milestones.
  • Help identify potential schedule risks or delays for review by project controls leadership.

Cost Tracking Support

  • Assist with maintaining project cost tracking tools including commitments, actual costs, and forecasts.
  • Support invoice tracking, subcontractor cost updates, and purchase order monitoring.
  • Help prepare cost reports and financial summaries for project leadership.

Progress Measurement & Reporting

  • Support preparation of weekly and monthly project performance reports.
  • Assist with updating dashboards, KPIs, and reporting metrics.
  • Track project progress against schedule milestones and deliverables.
  • Maintain reporting templates and presentation materials for project leadership meetings.

Change Management Support

  • Assist with documentation and tracking of change orders and project scope changes.
  • Support schedule and cost updates associated with approved changes.
  • Maintain change logs and tracking registers.

Project Coordination

  • Participate in project coordination meetings and collect required project data.
  • Assist with preparation of meeting reports and action item tracking.
  • Support communication between project controls, project management, and construction teams.

Qualifications

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management, Finance, or related field preferred.
  • Relevant experience may be considered in place of formal education.

Experience

  • 2–5 years of experience in project coordination, project controls, construction administration, or scheduling support.
  • Experience in data center, mission-critical, industrial, or commercial construction projects preferred.
  • Experience supporting large construction projects is highly desirable.

Technical Skills

  • Familiarity with Primavera P6 or project scheduling tools preferred.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Procore.
  • Knowledge of Power Apps and Power BI preferred.
  • Experience with project management or cost tracking software is a plus.
  • Strong organizational and data management skills.

Core Competencies

  • Attention to detail and data accuracy
  • Strong organizational and documentation skills
  • Analytical thinking and problem solving
  • Effective communication and teamwork
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced project environment

Skills

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