Project Controls Analyst; Construction - Louisville, Kentucky

Mission Hires is hiring a Project Controls Analyst (Construction) to safeguard project margins and enable executive decision-making across complex, long-duration projects in fixed-price and hybrid contract environments. You will lead cost control, forecasting, and commercial compliance; integrate schedule and cost data; manage bonding/insurance/permitting compliance; and produce clear, data-driven reports for leadership while partnering closely with Project Management, Finance, Engineering, Procurement, and Accounting.

• Develop and maintain project budgets, forecasts, and cost-to-complete analyses
• Track actuals vs. budget to identify and mitigate margin erosion risks
• Support earned value analysis and monthly WIP adjustments
• Monitor labor productivity, subcontractor performance, and material cost trends
• Support contract setup and ongoing commercial administration
• Track change orders, scope growth, claims, and commercial recoveries
• Monitor contingency usage, risk transfer exposure, and liquidated damages risk
• Coordinate payment and performance bond issuance and underwriting documentation
• Track bond requirements, renewals, and releases per contract milestones
• Manage COIs to ensure coverage limits and endorsements meet requirements
• Track and support procurement of permits, licenses, and approvals
• Maintain compliance tracking for bonding, insurance, and regulatory obligations
• Prepare monthly forecasts, cash flow projections, and margin outlooks
• Develop concise executive and project team reporting
• Provide scenario analysis for cost overruns, schedule delays, and recovery plans
• Integrate cost and schedule data to enhance project controls visibility
• Identify early warning indicators for schedule slippage and productivity loss
• Support mitigation planning with Project Managers and leadership
• Partner cross-functionally with PMs, Engineering, Procurement, and Accounting
• Support internal project reviews, audits, and risk committees
• Contribute to continuous improvement of project controls tools and systems

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
• 3–7+ years of experience in project controls, cost control, or project financial management
• Direct experience supporting design-build projects
• Strong Excel and financial modeling skills
• Experience with ERP and project systems (e.g., Oracle Net Suite, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Sage Intacct, or similar)
• Solid understanding of cost forecasting, earned value, and margin management
• Experience working within fixed-price or lump-sum EPC contracts
• Exposure to claims management, change orders, and commercial negotiations
• Experience in energy, industrial, infrastructure, or large commercial projects (baggage/material handling a plus)
• Excellent communication skills with sound judgment
• High attention to detail with strong follow-through
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• High level of confidentiality and professionalism