Junior Cost Control Engineer

Thank you for your interest in joining the JH Kelly team!

For more than 100 years, we've built our reputation on the strength of our people, our commitment to safety, and the relationships we build with our employees, customers, and communities. We're always looking for talented individuals who share our values and take pride in their work.

• Comprehensive Medical/Vision/Rx – Dental/Ortho Coverage: JH Kelly pays 87.5% of total premiums.
• Paid Vacation and Holidays: Generous PTO model to support work-life balance.
• 401K: 50% company match on the first 6% of employee contributions.
• Life Insurance, AD&D, STD & LTD: Paid 100% by JH Kelly.
• Annual Performance Bonuses: Opportunity for additional compensation based on performance.
• Profit Sharing: Participate in JH Kelly’s profit-sharing program. Averaging 9% of total compensation over the past 10 years.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and productive work environment, all offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening. Certain positions may also require a background check and/or motor vehicle record (MVR) review based on job responsibilities.

We appreciate your interest in becoming part of the JH Kelly family and look forward to learning more about you.

At JH Kelly , we’re looking for a strong analytical and problem-solving Junior Cost Control
Engineer who will supports project teams by assisting with the tracking of project costs, earned progress, schedule alignment, and resource planning to support effective field execution and project performance. This role is responsible for gathering, organizing, and analyzing project data to provide accurate and timely information to project teams and leadership.

• Assist with collecting, validating, and analyzing project cost, productivity, and schedule data from multiple systems.
• Support the maintenance of project budgets within the ERP system, including updates for purchase orders, subcontracts, change orders, and project commitments.
• Assist Project Managers and senior Cost Control personnel with monthly forecasting, cost reporting, and cost-to-complete analyses.
• Track purchase order and subcontract commitments and assist with change order reconciliation to ensure accurate financial reporting.

• Monitor project progress and compare actual performance against approved budgets, schedules, manpower plans, and productivity targets.
• Assist with schedule reviews by cross-referencing project schedules with field-reported progress and earned performance data.
• Support resource-loaded schedule development and productivity tracking initiatives to improve project planning and execution.
• Learn and apply project controls methodologies, including cost control, forecasting, earned value management, and performance measurement techniques.

• Prepare routine project reports, performance metrics, cost summaries, and data analyses for project teams and leadership.
• Support the development, maintenance, and enhancement of Power BI dashboards and project reporting tools.
• Assist with tracking key project performance indicators and compiling data to support management decision-making.
• Maintain accurate project data and reporting records to ensure reliable and timely information is available to stakeholders.
• Review vendor and subcontractor invoices against project progress, field reports, and contract requirements.
• Assist in verifying project costs and supporting documentation to ensure accurate processing and reporting.
• Support the monitoring of subcontract and vendor performance through documentation review and cost analysis activities.

• Assist with process improvement initiatives, reporting automation efforts, and data management projects to enhance efficiency and reporting accuracy.
• Support project teams with administrative and analytical tasks related to project controls and cost management activities.
• Maintain organized project records and documentation in accordance with company standards and project requirements.

• Assist and provide administrative and analytical support to ensure timely and accurate completion of project controls activities.
• Perform other related duties, projects, and assignments as required.

• Experience: 0-3 years of experience in construction, project…