Project Controls Engineer - Mission Critical

Big-D Careers • Reno, NV

6h

About The Position

Big-D Mission Critical is hiring a Project Controls Engineer to support planning, monitoring, and reporting of project cost, schedule, productivity, and performance on large-scale data center construction projects. The position is based in Reno, Nevada, or may be performed in a traveling role with per diem.

Requirements

• 2–5 years of experience in project controls, project engineering, cost engineering, construction management, or related disciplines.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and project management software.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience in commercial, industrial, mission-critical, or data center construction.
• Experience with Primavera P6, Power BI, Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud, or similar platforms.
• Experience with data center or mission-critical construction projects.
• Experience with cost forecasting and budget management.
• Knowledge of schedule analysis and CPM scheduling concepts.
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Experience with trend and risk analysis.
• Experience with change management and reporting.
• Experience with large-scale commercial or industrial construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Support project cost control, forecasting, and budgeting throughout the project lifecycle.
• Track project performance against schedules, budgets, and key milestones.
• Maintain cost reports, cash flow projections, and earned value metrics.
• Analyze production rates, labor productivity, and project progress.
• Support change management, including tracking potential change orders and schedule impacts.
• Prepare weekly and monthly project controls reports for project leadership and clients.
• Assist with project forecasting, risk analysis, and trend identification.
• Work with the scheduling team to evaluate progress and critical path impacts.
• Support the development and maintenance of project dashboards and performance metrics.
• Monitor procurement, equipment deliveries, and material tracking against project schedules.
• Assist with project audits, reporting requirements, and executive presentations.
• Identify variances and recommend corrective actions to maintain project objectives.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical and dental insurance.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with monthly employer contribution.
• 401(k) with match.
• Life insurance and disability coverage paid for by Big-D.
• Voluntary supplemental plans.
• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays.
• Per diem offered for a traveling role.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level