Project Controls Senior Analyst

TL;DR

Project Controls Senior Analyst (Cost & Schedule): Lead cost and schedule project controls for transmission line, substation, or distribution portfolios with an accent on baseline cost deliverables, monthly/quarterly reporting, and project forecasting. Focus on leading planning & scheduling, change and risk management, and coordinating project controls functions with JV partners and supervisory responsibilities.

Location: Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment; office and construction site environments; occasional travel up to 25%.

Salary: $108,262 - $161,371 (Colorado) / $103,341 - $154,991 (Minnesota)

Company

Black & Veatch is an employee-owned engineering, procurement, consulting, and construction company focused on sustainable infrastructure.

What you will do

• Lead project cost controls: prepare baseline cost deliverables, run monthly/quarterly reporting, and manage quantity, change, and risk processes.
• Lead schedule/planning activities: oversee plan & schedule preparation, apply scheduling processes, and ensure constructability is included.
• Facilitate project forecasts and recognize execution issues, advising project teams and JV partners.
• Coordinate planning and cost control functions on less complex projects after baseline is in place, ensuring systems track work status and surface issues proactively.
• Provide guidance to less experienced project controls personnel and act as a “lead person” with supervisory responsibilities.
• Support proposal efforts.

Requirements

• Four-year Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management preferred; or equivalent experience.
• Minimum: 4+ years with a relevant degree OR 8+ years without a relevant degree in cost control and/or planning & scheduling (home office or field office).
• Ability to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements if selected (background check, drug screen, motor vehicle records search).

Culture & Benefits

• Employee-owned (100% ESOP) with shared success through stock ownership.
• 401k match and comprehensive benefits starting day one (medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness program).
• Flexible work schedules, paid vacation/holidays, sick time, and dependent sick time.
• Tuition reimbursement and adoption reimbursement; performance-based bonus eligibility.
• Hybrid/flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days based on manager discretion, performance, and assignments.