Project Controls Analyst

MC Squared LLC

$75K — $95K *
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
  • 7+ years of project controls experience in engineering, ideally with DOT projects
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and SharePoint
  • Strong ERP experience, preferably with Deltek VantagePoint
  • Experience with Earned Value tools and resource management
  • Solid mathematical skills
  • Effective communication with internal teams and external clients
  • Strong organization and detail orientation.

Responsibilities

  • Set up and maintain projects in Deltek VantagePoint from contract to close-out
  • Monitor project performance against budget and funding
  • Analyze cost variances and support earned value tracking
  • Maintain accurate forecasts and validate project manager inputs
  • Support monthly billing processes and revenue recognition
  • Develop standard and custom VantagePoint reports for financial insight
  • Ensure compliance with contract billing requirements and company policies.

Benefits

  • Choice of Two Medical Plans with 100% Employee Coverage
  • HSA medical option with Company contribution
  • Affordable Dental & Vision Plans
  • 401(k) with 3% Company Contribution
  • Company Paid Short & Long-Term Disability
  • Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Accident Plans
  • Company Paid Life Insurance of $100,000
  • Professional Development & Certifications support
  • Paid Time Off + Paid Holidays.
Full Job Description
Working from our Jacksonville office as part of our Finance Department, will handle project controls on multiple geotechnical and construction services projects. The Project Controls Analyst is responsible for planning, monitoring, and controlling project financial performance using Deltek VantagePoint. This role partners with Project Managers, Accounting, and Contracts to ensure projects are set up correctly, costs are recorded accurately, forecasts are reliable, and billing complies with FAR, contract, and client requirements. Key responsibilities include:

Project Set-up and Structure

Set up and maintain projects in Deltek VantagePoint, from qualified opportunities to contract close-out including:
  • Contract structure (phases, tasks, work breakdown structure)
  • Labor categories, billing terms, and revenue methods
  • Budget, fee, and funding allocations
  • Ensure project structures align with:
  • Contract requirements (DOT, FAR, IDIQ, CPFF, T&M, FP)
  • Company accounting standard operating procedures and disclosure practices

Cost & Schedule Control
  • Monitor project performance against budget, fee, and funding
  • Track labor, reimbursable and non-reimbursable costs at the phase/task level
  • Analyze cost variances, burn rates, and estimate-to-complete (ETC)
  • Support earned value or progress tracking where applicable

Forecasting & Financial Analysis
  • Maintain accurate project forecast
  • Review and validate PM inputs for:
  • ETC and EAC
  • Revenue and margin projections
  • Identify risks, trends, and corrective actions early

Billing & Revenue Support
  • Support monthly billing processes:
  • Review labor, and reimbursable costs
  • Validate billing caps, rates, and funding limits
  • Assist with:
  • Certified payroll support (as applicable)
  • Revenue recognition and WIP analysis

Reporting & Dashboards
  • Develop and maintain standard and custom VantagePoint reports
  • Support PMs and leadership with clear, actionable financial insight

Compliance & Audit Support
  • Ensure compliance with:
  • Contract billing requirements
  • Internal controls and company policies
  • Support internal and external audits
  • Assist with documentation related to timekeeping and cost allowability


What you Bring:
  • Bachelor's degree
  • 7+ years project controls experience in engineering services company, specifically DOT experience or closely related
  • Microsoft Excel and SharePoint proficiency
  • Strong ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning system) experience, preferably Deltek Vantage Point
  • Experience with Earned Value tools, resource management and project productivity
  • Solid math skills
  • Ability to communicate with both internal staff and external clients professionally and promptly
  • Ability to work well independently and as part of a team
  • Strong organization skills and detail orientation


Benefits:
  • Choice of Two Medical Plans - 100% Employee Coverage
  • HSA medical option - with Company contribution
  • Affordable Dental & Vision Plans - Keep that winning smile sharp
  • 401(k) with 3% Company Contribution - Future you says thanks
  • Short & Long-Term Disability (Company Paid) - Because life happens
  • Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, AccidentPlan- Pairs nicely with an HSA
  • $100,000 Life Insurance (Company Paid) - Your family's safety net
  • Professional Development & Certifications - Always be leveling up
  • Paid Time Off + Paid Holidays - Rest hard, play hard


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