Project Controls Sr Analyst - Mission Critical Cost Job Details | Black & Veatch Family of Companies

Project Controls Sr Analyst - Mission Critical Cost

Location: Overland Park, KS, US Greenwood Village, CO, US Bloomington, MN, US Orlando, FL, US Houston, TX, US Cary, NC, US Tualatin, OR, US Ann Arbor, MI, US Phoenix, AZ, US

Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies

Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success. As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.

The Opportunity

As the Project Controls Sr Analyst, you will have the opportunity to:

• Work in a senior level position assigned to a role within Mission Critical business working on cost
• Under general supervision, competently perform all aspects of planning/scheduling, cost analysis, and earned value management according to training, capability and experience.
• Provide some guidance to less experienced project controls personnel

The Team

The Black & Veatch Federal Business is grounded in history and engineering the future. We have 100+ years of experience supporting the Federal government and are dedicated to employing talented and passionate professionals. Our vision is to be the greatest infrastructure solutions provider delivering top tier and high-quality design and engineering services to the Federal government. Our primary areas of focus include: Architecture/Engineering (A/E) and Classified Design Services, Construction Designer of Record (DOR) Services, Environmental Services, and Integrated (multi subcontract) Services.

Typical client base includes Department of Defense (DOD), United States Army Corp of Engineers (USACE) and many private companies in the Federal arena where Black & Veatch frequently teams for project execution in joint venture (JV) roles or utilizes a sub/prime contracting arrangement.

Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrates the capability of leading the project control function of a project and able to influence internal and external clients. Lead facilitator of project forecasts. Recognizes issues and advises project team or JV partners on matters affecting project execution. Supports proposal efforts.
• Leads project cost controls team to prepare baseline cost deliverables.
• Leads and analyses monthly/quarterly reports.
• Leads quantity mgmt reporting.
• Leads change mgmt program.
• Applies key scheduling processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in federal government contracting (GovCon) or complex industries like aerospace, defense, and large-scale infrastructure is highly valued.
• Four-year Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management.

Contract Type Familiarity:

• Proven history managing cost-reimbursable contracts (CPFF, CPIF) alongside Fixed Price (FFP) and Time & Materials (T&M) is essential.

Regulatory and Compliance Expertise:

• FAR & CAS Knowledge: Deep understanding of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) to ensure allowable and allocable cost tracking.
• Audit Readiness: Experience preparing for DCAA (Defense Contract Audit Agency) audits and managing incurred cost submissions.
• GAAP Compliance: Applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles for revenue recognition and billing.

Technical and Analytical Skills:

• Project Performance Metrics: Expertise in Earned Value Management (EVM) principles (ANSI/EIA-748) and variance analysis to track progress against baselines.
• Financial Modeling: Ability to develop Estimates at Completion (EAC), expenditure forecasts, and budget corrections.

Software Proficiency:

• ERP Systems: Hands-on experience with Deltek Costpoint, SAP, or Oracle.
• InEight software experience preferred Analysis: Advanced Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs) and data visualization tools like Power BI or Tableau.

Assigned to projects for U.S. Government Agency/Department clients. Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen.

Minimum Qualifications

• Four-year Bachelor's degree with six or more years of relevant Cost Control of Planning & Scheduling experience OR no four-year Bachelor's degree required with eight years or more of relevant Cost Control or Planning & Scheduling experience in Home Office or Field Office.
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• May involve fieldwork. Sitting, talking, grasping, hearing, keyboard input, seeing, writing, reaching, climbing, kneeling, stooping, crouching, walking and standing for extended periods of time.
• Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.

Salary Plan

PJC: Project Control

Compensation Transparency

In accordance with local requirements, the annual compensation ranges for this role are listed below by state or jurisdiction and reflect the applicable office location(s) within each. Final compensation is determined based on factors such as skills, experience, qualifications, internal alignment, geographic location, and other factors permitted by law.

State of Colorado: $108,262 - $162,371

State of Minnesota: $103,341 - $154,991

Job Grade

016