Project Engineer, Project Controls & Analytics

• Location Phoenix, AZ, 85017,United States
• Job Category Technical Services
• Employee Type Exempt - FT
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

• Name Bill Moran
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Kitchell seeks an experienced and dedicated

Project Engineer to join our
Arizona Region in
Phoenix and build a long-term career at one of the most innovative and growth-oriented building companies in the United States.

Works under the direction of the PMIS Implementation Manager to support company-wide project management software setup, ongoing system maintenance, PMIS configuration, and project controls readiness aligned with organizational best practices. Responsible for facilitating consistent and accurate implementation of project workflows, documentation structures, and reporting tools across all projects. With interest in data analytics, a desire to learn and apply project controls principles, and a willingness to contribute as a PMIS champion by supporting system use and encouraging consistent adoption across project teams.

Work is either office-based or partially remote with no regular job-site presence required.

• Work closely with the PMIS Implementation Manager to facilitate standardized set-up of new projects across the company
• Assist in configuring and maintaining PMIS platforms, ensuring document control workflows, cost structures, schedules, and reporting tools are properly established
• Interpret contract documents to support accurate project startup and alignment with procedural requirements
• Collaborate with project managers and field teams to establish implementation schedules, reporting templates, and project controls workflows
• Assist with implementing cost control tools, budget structures, and tracking methods as directed by the Implementation Manager or project controls team
• Prepare and facilitate project kickoff documentation, startup meetings, agendas, and action item tracking
• Gather, validate, and organize project startup data to support dashboards, analytics, and reporting.
• Provide project teams with guidance on PMIS navigation, workflows, and best practices and help promote consistent use of the system
• Contribute to ongoing improvements in digital processes, documentation standards, and PMIS configuration
• Maintain professional communication with internal stakeholders and external partners as needed for project startup and ongoing support
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, data science, or related field is required, OR Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, or related Technology Certifications and at least 3 years’ related work experience is required
• Minimum 1 year of experience or internship in construction management or a related discipline is required

• Advanced computer skills and data management proficiency is required
• Working knowledge and experience in Kahua, Procore and similar PMIS platforms is required
• Willingness to learn advanced PMIS functions and support consistent system use across projects is required
• Understanding of roles and responsibilities between contractor, owner, designer, and construction manager are required
• Knowledge of construction cost and document management processes and best practices are required
• Effective verbal communication skills, including the ability to foster and maintain effective interpersonal relationships are required
• Strong written communication, scheduling, coordination, and documentation skills are required
• Ability to train new users of technology, including PMIS platforms is required
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to adjust based on user feedback is required
• Ability to work with support multiple project teams…