Project Controls Lead Analyst - Renewables Job Details | Black & Veatch Family of Companies

Project Controls Lead Analyst - Renewables

Date: Nov 2, 2026

Location:

Ann Arbor, MI, US Cary, NC, US Dallas, TX, US Houston, TX, US Orlando, FL, US Overland Park, KS, US Phoenix, AZ, US Tualatin, OR, US

Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies

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Company : Black & Veatch Corporation

Req Id : 117843

Opportunity Type : Staff

Relocation eligible : No

Full time/Part time : Full-Time

Project Only Hire : No

Visa Sponsorship Available: No

Why Black & Veatch?

At Black & Veatch, you’ll be part of work that matters—designing, creating, and building the infrastructure communities rely on every day, from concept through execution.

We care about how the work gets done as much as what we build. Safety is built into every decision, and people look out for each other—speaking up, collaborating, and doing the right thing because it affects real lives.

You’ll work alongside teams solving complex challenges and turning ideas into solutions that perform in the real world—gaining hands-on experience across projects, technologies, and disciplines.

Ownership shows up in how we work. We take responsibility for outcomes, follow through on commitments, and take pride in what we deliver. As a 100% employee-owned company, employees share in the long-term success we build together.

With flexible ways of working and meaningful development opportunities, you’ll build a career you can be proud to stand behind.

The Opportunity

Lead level position assigned to either a role in Planning, Cost Management, Project Controls Management, Project Controls (PJC) Execution Leadership or a combination. With minimal supervision, is responsible for independently applying advanced project controls techniques and analyses. May handle commercial issues and will provide leadership and guidance to less experienced project control personnel.

Key Responsibilities

Leads a Project Controls (PJC) function or a team of PJC professionals and able to positively influence internal and external clients. Achieves a high level of forecasting accuracy. Proactive in addressing and escalating issues. Leads proposal efforts.

Cost:

• Leads cost control team on complex projects through all aspects including cost reporting and forecasting, quantity tracking, change management, and risk analysis.

• Addresses contractual requirements related to cost control, including reviewing contract language and providing feedback.

Planning/Scheduling:

• Leads project controls schedule team in all planning and scheduling efforts, including float analysis, earned value, startup planning, and constructability.

• As required by the business unit, expert in scheduling forensics.

• Addresses contractual requirements related to schedule, including reviewing contract language and providing feedback.

• As required by the business unit, expert in scheduling forensics.

PJC Management:

• Leads and develops a team of project controls professionals.

• Leads planning and cost control functions with minimal supervision.

• Ensures tools, processes, and operating rhythm are in place to effectively identify and escalate issues.

• Collaborates with management team to identify issues and trends. Secures project management support.

• Facilitate risk and change management discussions.

• Supports department initiatives.

Execution Leadership:

• Leads implementation of PJC procedures & tools.

• Provides transparent project health visibility to the business.

• Escalate project issues to PJC Leadership.

• Support administration of project reviews and resolution of resulting actions.

• Identifies and confirms successful staffing of projects and proposals.

• Ensure staff are meeting expectations and provide timely feedback.

• Provides staff with learning and development opportunities.

Management Responsibilities

Acts in capacity of a "lead person." Does not have management responsibility for the people to whom they provide work direction.

Preferred Qualifications

Prefer Master's degree or local equivalent in Engineering or Construction Management.

Minimum Qualifications

• Four-year Bachelor's degree with eight or more years of relevant Cost Control of Planning & Scheduling experience OR no four-year Bachelor's degree required with ten 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

• Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.

• Office Environment: This position requires sitting, talking, hearing, keyboard input and seeing. Occasional travel up to 25% may be required.

• Construction Site Environment: This position requires standing, kneeling, bending, stooping, moving, and walking long distances in and around confined, cluttered places and uneven areas. It also requires the ability to see and hear naturally or with correction, work at heights above 5 feet, climb and maintain balance on stairs, ladders, and scaffolds and work up to a 12-hour shift. The work environment may involve cramped workspaces, very hot or cold temperatures, inclement weather, extreme lighting conditions, distracting or uncomfortable noise levels, and hazardous equipment.

Salary Plan

PJC: Project Control

Job Grade

017

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