Project Controls Analyst at Peter Kiewit Sons' in Lenexa, KS

Job description

Requisition ID: 182604 Job Level: Mid Level Home District/Group: Kiewit Industrial District Department: Project Controls Market: Industrial Employment Type: Full Time Position Overview The Project Controls Analyst supports project controls execution on large, complex industrial projects within Kiewit Industrial’s growing Advanced Technology market. Reporting to a Project Controls Manager, this mid-level role supports forecasting, reporting, cost and schedule performance tracking, and overall project visibility in either a project-based or office-based environment. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, sound judgment, and experience with integrated project controls tools such as InEight or similar platforms. District Overview Kiewit Industrial is a full-service engineering, procurement, and construction organization delivering complex industrial projects across North America. Our teams support clients in high-growth markets including advanced technology, industrial manufacturing, process facilities, energy, and other mission-critical environments where safety, execution certainty, and schedule performance matter. Within our growing Advanced Technology market, teams deliver large, fast-paced projects that require disciplined planning, integrated project controls, and close partnership across construction, engineering, procurement, and business management. We are an operations-focused organization committed to practical, data-driven solutions that support strong project performance and informed decision-making throughout the project lifecycle. Location This is an in-office position based in Lenexa, KS. Responsibilities Support the Project Controls Manager and project team with cost, schedule, progress, forecasting, and performance reporting, including integration of baselines within enterprise systems. Track project costs, labor hours, schedule updates, installed quantities, and progress for direct hire and subcontracted work. Maintain project controls systems and prepare weekly and monthly reports, dashboards, graphs, charts, and trend analysis for project and district leadership. Analyze performance against baseline cost and schedule plans, identify variances and risks, and support corrective action planning. Support schedule updates, critical path review, time impact analysis, change control, and evaluation of cost and schedule impacts from project changes. Analyze productivity, track design quantities, and incorporate estimating changes into quantity, cost, and schedule reporting. Partner with cross-functional teams to gather information, support decision-making, and maintain consistent project controls standards and reporting processes. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, finance, business, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience will also be considered. 3+ years of experience in project controls, cost engineering, scheduling, reporting, or project support within industrial, EPC, construction, or similarly complex environments. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to organize, interpret, and communicate project data clearly and accurately. Experience with project controls systems and reporting tools, with preference for InEight or similar platforms, Primavera P6, Power BI, and advanced Excel. Working knowledge of forecasting, earned value, cost and schedule reporting, progress measurement, and change tracking, with the ability to work effectively across project and office teams. Advanced technology, industrial, or mission-critical construction experience preferred; motivated, detail-oriented, and effective in a fast-paced environment, with proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Teams, and Outlook). #LI-KS23 Working Conditions This job is performed in either a project or office setting. Other Requirements: Regular, reliable attendance Work productively and meet deadlines timely Communicate and interact effectively