Project Control Analyst

Clark Construction Group•Ventura, CA

About The Position

The Project Control Analyst serves as a financial resource for construction projects and the primary liaison between operations and corporate finance. The role handles financial reporting, compliance, and processing for construction projects with contract values ranging from $20 million to $1 billion. The analyst works directly on project sites with project teams and trade partners, reporting to the Project Manager/Project Executive and receiving input from the regional lead Project Controls Manager. The position combines project accounting and administration, financial forecasting and reporting, contract administration, procurement, schedule coordination, change-order oversight, and project closeout. It also involves supporting project teams, maintaining relationships with owners and design partners, contributing to business development and recruiting, and fostering safety, inclusion, and diversity. The role includes frequent work on active construction sites as well as office work, and requires flexibility to work extended hours and respond to time-sensitive matters when business needs arise.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Construction Management, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or another business-related field, or similar relevant work experience.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Careful attention to detail and reliable output.
Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced team environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Alignment with Clark Standards of Excellence: self-motivated, results-oriented, adaptable, a team player, accountable, ethical, innovative, resilient, relationship-building, able to build people and teams and followership, and able to set direction and execute.
Ability to meet the physical demands of an active, hands-on role, including frequent standing and navigating uneven terrain, stairs, ladders, and hoists; bending, kneeling, reaching, and frequently lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
Ability to communicate effectively and visual acuity to read plans and inspect work.
Ability to work in elevated or confined work areas, around moving mechanical equipment, and in varying weather and moderate to loud noise levels.
Flexibility to work extended hours, especially during critical project phases or client deadlines, and respond to time-sensitive matters or emergencies outside regular hours.
Successful completion of a pre-employment drug fitness-for-duty screening and compliance with random quarterly drug fitness-for-duty testing.

Nice To Haves

Experience with SAP, Textura, Coupa, or Google platforms.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
High motivation.

Responsibilities

Compile owner requisitions.
Resolve internal audit findings.
Process subcontractor requisitions and accounts payable.
Purchase consumable materials and monitor equipment inventory.
Manage field payroll.
Assist with project setup, closeout, and owner contract review and readiness.
Administer lien waivers and insurance.
Track and report small-business participation.
Support monthly project financial forecasts and prepare monthly cost reports.
Monitor key performance indicators and identify process improvements.
Monitor and forecast project cash flow.
Monitor and reconcile change orders.
Lead contract administration, change orders, procurement, schedule, and financial reporting activities.
Maintain thorough knowledge of company contracts and understand the parties involved.
Secure required permits and verify subcontractor insurance coverage.
Facilitate project meetings to coordinate work activity.
Lead, train, and develop project team members.
Prepare and submit monthly job-status reports outlining project priorities and issues.
Lead project closeout, including turnover of manuals and warranties and preparation of subcontractor final-payment documents.
Build and maintain positive working relationships with counterparts at owners, engineering firms, and design firms.
Establish project deadlines and monitor progress.
Promote a culture of safety on the project site.
Support acquisition of new work by participating in proposals and presentations.
Provide leadership that fosters inclusion and diversity.
Identify and develop relationships with industry professionals to generate and win appropriate work.
Recruit, hire, and retain industry talent.
Anticipate stakeholder needs, desires, and goals to exceed expectations.
Follow company safety policies and procedures and applicable laws.
Monitor and respond to communications outside regular working hours when business needs require it.