Project Controls Analyst

Mid-City Electric • Westerville, OH

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Project Controls Analyst will work directly alongside the Project Controls & Closeout Analyst, leveraging the capacity as an on-site financial resource to our large-scale construction project teams and providing dedicated support to those projects. This role will work in a highly collaborative way with our purchasing, accounts payable, and accounts receivable teams. The Project Controls Analyst provides project-level cost oversight, supports monthly financial close activities, maintains job cost data integrity, and helps identify financial risks before they impact project performance.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in project accounting, financial analysis, cost controls, construction finance, or a related field.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools.
• Ability to analyze large data sets and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Union familiarity
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel between project sites as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting financial controls, forecasting, or cost management within construction, engineering, manufacturing, or project-based environments.
• Knowledge of cost-to-complete (CTC) forecasting methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Comfortable building relationships and collaborating with field and office teams.
• Commitment to the company's core values of Exceptional Work Ethic, Always Doing the Right Thing, Customer Service Driven, and Treating Our People Like Family.

Responsibilities

• Serve as on-site finance partner across assigned large construction projects, traveling between sites as needed
• Manage project financial performance, forecasting, and margin projections through the cost to complete (CTC) process; flagging variances to project management & operations leadership
• Support monthly financial closing activities for assigned projects
• Maintain budget & phase code structures throughout project life cycle
• Ensure project costs are fully captured & properly allocated; performing reclassification entries as needed
• Assist with financial tracking of change orders, ensuring proper coding & budget updates
• Support monthly billing activities, including updating customer cash flow projections, as required
• Review & reconcile open purchase commitments against budgets, manage PO closeout process
• Provide support to on-site project teams for time entry in Procore, as needed
• Maintain accurate & current job cost data records across Procore & Viewpoint Spectrum
• Develop & maintain working relationships with Project Management & Field Operations team
• Serve as the go-to financial resource for project teams, supporting formal reporting cycles
• Project-specific asset tracking (MCE owned equipment & tools)

Benefits

• 100% paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family
• Low-deductible PPO plan
• Automatic 401(k) contributions
• Generous PTO (including your birthday off!)
• On-site fitness center
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Short-and long-term disability plans
• Flex spending accounts for medical and dependent care
• Accident and critical illness plans available
• Profit-sharing contributions
• Education reimbursement
• 9 paid holidays (including your birthday!)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Referral bonuses
• Financial and health wellness programming

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed