Project Controls Analyst

About the Role

As a trusted financial resource for construction projects, you will serve as the primary liaison between operations and corporate finance. This highly visible and fast-paced position handles financial reporting, compliance, and processing for projects ranging from $1 million to $100 million in contract value.

You will report directly to the Project Manager/Project Executive with input from the lead Project Controls Manager in the region, collaborating closely with your project team and trade partners.

Responsibilities

• Compile owner requisitions and resolve internal audit findings.
• Process subcontractor requisitions and accounts payable, monitor consumable materials purchasing, and track equipment inventory.
• Manage field payroll and assist with project setup, closeout, and owner contract review and readiness.
• Track and report on small business participation.
• Support monthly project financial forecasts and analyze monthly cost reports.
• Monitor key performance indicators and project cash flow, including forecasting.
• Contribute to contract administration, change orders, procurement, schedule, and financial reporting.
• Maintain thorough knowledge of company contracts and all involved parties.
• 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.
• Support project close-out, including turnover of manuals and warranties and preparation of final payment documents for subcontractors.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with counterparts at owner, engineering, and design firms.
• Establish project deadlines and monitor progress.
• Provide leadership to foster an environment of inclusion and diversity.
• Anticipate stakeholders’ needs, desires, and goals to exceed expectations.
• Drive process improvement, efficiency, and a culture of safety in the workplace.

Qualifications

• Preferred degree from an accredited college or university in Construction Management, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or other business-related fields, or similar relevant work experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Careful attention to detail and reliability of output.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced team environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Alignment to Clark Standards of Excellence: self-motivated, results-oriented, adaptable, team player, accountable, ethical, innovative, resilient, builds relationships, builds people/teams and followership, sets direction, and executes.

Preferred Skills

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

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

The role involves prolonged periods of desk work, including collaboration, data analysis, and computer tasks. Effective communication and sharp visual acuity are required for reviewing complex documents.

• Regularly lift and move objects up to 10 pounds, and occasionally up to 25 pounds (e.g., files or small office equipment).
• Active movement throughout the office and occasional travel to construction sites using various modes of transportation.
• Primary workspace is a professional office with quiet-to-moderate noise and light levels.
• Occasional visits to active construction sites, which may include exposure to outdoor weather, louder noise, and moving equipment.
• Adherence to Clark Construction’s safety policies and procedures, and all applicable laws, is mandatory.

Culture & Expectations

This is a demanding, high-performance environment requiring candidates who thrive under pressure and are prepared to achieve exceptional results. Success in this role includes:

• Flexibility to work extended hours, especially during critical project phases or client deadlines.
• Responsiveness to time-sensitive matters or emergencies, including monitoring and responding to communications (phone, email, text) as needed.

A pre-employment and random quarterly drug "fitness for duty" screening is required as part of our drug-free workplace policy.