Project Controls Analyst

Sargent Electric Company is a nationally recognized electrical contractor with deep Pittsburgh roots. Since 1907, we've grown into one of the region's largest and most respected firms and are consistently named one of the _Fastest Growing Companies_ by the Pittsburgh Business Times. Learn more at www.sargentelectric.com.

We are looking to hire a Project Controls Analyst based in our Gahanna, OH office. This role has potential for hybrid work schedule (office/remote). Periodic local office visits and satellite office trips will be needed for training, key meetings, to establish business relationships, and manage assigned opportunities.

WHAT YOU 'LL DO:

• Participate in establishing baseline scope of work, schedule and turnover of initial project budget, with contract interpretation to include capturing estimating
• Participate in development of project cost coding and work breakdown structure.
• Responsible for compiling and organizing project as-sold estimate documentation into the ERP system for scheduling and forecast analysis.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure budgets and change orders are allocated in the ERP system correctly.
• Monitor cost deviations, trends, and risks, escalating potential issues to project leadership.
• Collect data to substantiate cost and causation for forensic analysis, change order requests, notification/letter writing, email responses and CO justifications.
• Work with other business groups as required in the development and substantiation of change orders, legal claims or defense from claims.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure budgets and change orders are allocated in the ERP system correctly.
• Work alongside Accounting and Project Teams to maintain ERP contract details that supports downstream billings
• Participate in development of phased revenue business projections for assigned areas and projects
• Coordinate the ERP system job closure process for assigned areas and projects

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with the use of Viewpoint Vista, Bluebeam, Trimble Materials, Trimble Pay, and other related construction applications preferred
• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or related discipline preferred; equivalent consideration will be given to candidates with experience in lieu of a degree.
• Experience working in a project-based environment (not manufacturing or corporate accounting) preferred
• Understanding of construction accounting preferred (earned value, job cost projections, work in progress) preferred
• Understanding of electrical construction process preferred
• Excellent written communication skills. Proficient in using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
• Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills and the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of diverse individuals
• Works efficiently under tight timeframes, responds to requests in a timely manner, and communicates effectively as a team play
• Ability to multi‐task in fast paced environment, including prioritizing activities, enhancing efficiencies and being

WHY JOIN SARGENT ELECTRIC?

• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Established, growing company with a strong industry reputation
• Collaborative, team-driven environment
• Opportunity to directly impact project success and cost efficiency

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

_Sargent Electric Company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws._