Project Controls Senior Analyst - Mission Critical

Black & Veatch Family of Companies • Orlando, FL

5d

About The Position

As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.

The Project Controls Senior Analyst - Mission Critical is a senior level position assigned to a role within Mission Critical business working on cost and schedule.

Prior experience in
federal government contracting
(GovCon) or complex industries like aerospace, defense, and large-scale infrastructure is highly valued.
Contract Type Familiarity:
Proven history managing
cost-reimbursable contracts
(CPFF, CPIF) alongside Fixed Price (FFP) and Time & Materials (T&M) is essential.
Under general supervision, competently performs all aspects of planning/scheduling, cost analysis, and field project assignments according to training, capability and experience
Provides some guidance to less experienced project controls personnel
Has project team supervisory responsibilities

Requirements

• FAR & CAS Knowledge: Deep understanding of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) to ensure allowable and allocable cost tracking.
• Audit Readiness: Experience preparing for DCAA (Defense Contract Audit Agency) audits and managing incurred cost submissions.
• GAAP Compliance: Applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles for revenue recognition and billing.
• Project Performance Metrics: Expertise in Earned Value Management (EVM) principles (ANSI/EIA-748) and variance analysis to track progress against baselines.
• Financial Modeling: Ability to develop Estimates at Completion (EAC), expenditure forecasts, and budget corrections.
• ERP Systems: Hands-on experience with Deltek Costpoint, SAP, or Oracle.
• Scheduling Tools: Proficiency in Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project.
• Data Analysis: Advanced Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs) and data visualization tools like Power BI or Tableau.
• Four-year Bachelor's degree with eight or more years of relevant Cost Control of Planning & Scheduling experience OR no four-year Bachelor's degree required with ten years or more of relevant Cost Control or Planning & Scheduling experience in Home Office or Field Office.
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.
• Assigned to projects for U.S. Government Agency/Department clients. Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen.

Nice To Haves

• Prefer Master's degree or local equivalent in Engineering or Construction Management.

Responsibilities

• Leads a Project Controls (PJC) function or a team of PJC professionals and able to positively influence internal and external clients.
• Achieves a high level of forecasting accuracy.
• Proactive in addressing and escalating issues.
• Leads proposal efforts.
• Leads cost control team on complex projects through all aspects including cost reporting and forecasting, quantity tracking, change management, and risk analysis.
• Addresses contractual requirements related to cost control, including reviewing contract language and providing feedback.
• Leads project controls schedule team in all planning and scheduling efforts, including float analysis, earned value, startup planning, and constructability.
• As required by the business unit, expert in scheduling forensics.
• Addresses contractual requirements related to schedule, including reviewing contract language and providing feedback.
• As required by the business unit, expert in scheduling forensics.
• Leads and develops a team of project controls professionals.
• Leads planning and cost control functions with minimal supervision.
• Ensures tools, processes, and operating rhythm are in place to effectively identify and escalate issues.
• Collaborates with management team to identify issues and trends.
• Secures project management support.
• Facilitate risk and change management discussions.
• Supports department initiatives.
• Leads implementation of PJC procedures & tools.
• Provides transparent project health visibility to the business.
• Escalate project issues to PJC Leadership.
• Support administration of project reviews and resolution of resulting actions.
• Identifies and confirms successful staffing of projects and proposals.
• Ensure staff are meeting expectations and provide timely feedback.
• Provides staff with learning and development opportunities.

Benefits

• Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity’s biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation, 401k match and benefits that start day one.
• Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life.
• At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use.
• Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.
• To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.
• A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.
• We are proud to be a 100 percent ESOP-owned company. As employee-owners, our professionals are empowered to drive not only their personal growth, but the company's long-term achievements - and they share in the financial rewards of the success through stock ownership.

What This Job Offers

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