Senior Project Controls Analyst

Landmark is a leading provider of engineering, construction, and asset management services for storage solutions in the water, wastewater, power, and industrial markets. We operate throughout North America and have built our reputation on delivering the most challenging projects with a high degree of efficiency and precision.

Challenging the norm and innovating better methods is core to our approach

The Senior Project Controls Analyst is responsible for supporting analytical and project controls throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring adherence to budget, schedule, and contractual requirements. This position monitors project progress, investigates cost and schedule variances, assesses financial risk, and identifies opportunities to improve project performance.

Working closely with Preconstruction, Operations, Project Management, and Finance, the Senior Project Control Analyst evaluates financial outcomes, enforces project control standards, and supports change order management. This role also facilitates budget reviews, cost forecasting, and process optimization initiatives to enhance project efficiency and profitability.

Essential Functions:

• Maintain a complete understanding of all contract requirements, including scope, design, schedule, change orders, and notice requirements.
• Identify, assess, and communicate financial risks related to cash collections, subcontract buyouts, material purchasing, labor requirements, and schedule constraints by thoroughly reviewing contracts.
• Lead project budget review meetings to ensure alignment with execution strategy and financial objectives.
• Monitor and forecast project costs, providing cost-at-completion projections to minimize costs and maximize profitability.
• Investigate budget vs. actual job cost variances, determine root causes, communicate findings with stakeholders, and implement corrective actions.
• Analyze project schedules and recommend corrective actions to maintain project timelines.
• Identify, track, and manage owner change order opportunities to optimize financial outcomes.
• Facilitate project review and close-out meetings with senior management, ensuring lessons learned are documented and applied to future projects.
• Lead process and workflow optimization initiatives
• Collaborate with the finance team to support the annual financial audit process.
• Support accounts receivable in collecting outstanding project-related payments.
• Enforce consistent compliance with company project control principles and standards.
• Provide mentorship and training to junior project control team members, fostering their professional growth.
• Conduct training sessions for project execution teams on project control principles, best practices, and company standards.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or a related discipline.

Experience:

• 3 to 7 years of experience in construction project controls, cost management, or scheduling.
• Demonstr to make data-driven decisions and communicate effectively across business disciplines.
• Experience developing and/or refining relevant systems, reports, and policies and procedures.

Certifications/Licenses:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) or AACE Certified Cost Professional (CCP) is preferred but not required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with scheduling and project management software (Microsoft Project and Procore preferred).
• Expert knowledge of standard project management practices, including project planning, scheduling, cost estimation, and risk management.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal) for presenting data and collaborating with stakeholders.
• Ability to take initiative, work autonomously, and contribute strategically to the company's long-term success.
• Deadline-oriented, highly organized self-starter with the ability to move projects forward independently.
• Strong analytical, conceptual thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills, with keen attention to detail and a…