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Project Controls Analyst

clark
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 2/26/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/20/2025

As Project Controls Analyst, you will serve as a trusted financial resource for construction projects and the primary liaison between operations and corporate finance. This highly visible and fast-paced position is charged with financial reporting, compliance, and processing responsibilities over projects ranging in size from $20 million to $1 billion in contract value.

Responsibilities

This position will report directly to the Project Manager/Project Executive with input from the lead Project Controls Manager in the region.  This individual will be in the middle of the action, working directly on our project sites and closely collaborating with our project team and trade partners.

Project Accounting & Administration 

  • Compiling owner requisition 

  • Internal audit finding resolution

  • Subcontractor requisition and accounts payable processing 

  • Consumable materials purchasing and equipment inventory monitoring 

  • Management of field payroll

  • Assist with project setup, closeout, and owner contract review and readiness

  • Lien waiver and insurance administration

  • Small Business Tracking and Reporting

Project Finance

  • Support monthly project financial forecast 

  • Prepare monthly cost reports

  • Key performance indicator monitoring 

  • Process innovation and improvement

  • Project cash-flow monitoring and forecasting 

  • Change Order Monitoring & Reconciliation

  • Lead all activities related to contract administration, change orders, procurement, schedule, and financial reporting

  • Have thorough knowledge of the company's contracts and understanding of all parties involved

  • Secure required permits and verify insurance coverage for subcontractors

  • Facilitate project meetings to successfully coordinate work activity

  • Lead, train, and develop project team members

  • Prepare and submit monthly job status reports that outline project priorities and issues

  • Lead project close-out of project, including turnover of  manuals and warranties and preparation of final payment documents for subcontractors

  • Develop and maintain positive working relationships with counterparts at owner, engineering and design firms

  • Establish a deadline and monitor the progress of the project

  • Drive a culture of safety on the project site 

  • Support the company’s acquisition of new work by participating in proposals and presentations

  • Provide leadership to foster an environment of inclusion and diversity

General

  • Proactively identify and develop relationships with industry professionals to generate and win the right work

  • Take an active role in recruiting top industry talent to join the Clark team. Identify, hire, and retain outstanding people

  • Exceed our stakeholders’ expectations by anticipating their needs, desires, and goals

Basic Qualifications

  • Preferred degree from an accredited college or university in Construction Management, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or other business-related fields or similar relevant work experience

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills

  • Careful attention to detail and reliability of output

  • Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced team environment

  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

  • Alignment to Clark Standards of Excellence: self-motivated, results oriented, adaptable, team player, accountable, ethical, innovative, resilient, builds relationships, builds people/teams and followership, sets direction and executes 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with SAP, Textura, Coupa, or Google platforms a plus

  • Highly motivated individual with strong organizational and time management skills

  • Strong quantitative, analytical and problem-solving skills

Clark offers a total compensation package that includes base salary, bonus potential, and a comprehensive benefits package including health/dental/vision benefits, paid time off, retirement/401k, and Company Contribution plan. Additional benefits include life insurance, commuter benefit, short & long term disability, fitness reimbursement, FSA, tuition reimbursement, back-up daycare, tutoring & family support benefits, EAP/Work-Life assistance, and a holiday contribution program. For this role the base salary range is $68,000-92,000. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. Base pay is one part of the Total Compensation Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work. https://www.clarkconstruction.com/careers/clark-experience

Salary : $68,000 - $92,000

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