Project Controls Engineer

Brief Description BUILT FROM GRIT. POWERING WHAT’S NEXT. In 2016, we launched Conductor Power to compete harder, move faster, and step boldly into renewable energy. Today, under second-generation leadership, every member of our team has been intentionally chosen for their skill, dedication, and shared vision. Together, we combine proven high-voltage expertise with forward-focused Solar EPC and electrical services - setting the pace for the next era of utility innovation. And we’re just getting started.

Now, we’re building what’s next.

And we’re looking for you.

Why This Role Matters At Conductor Power, you won’t just take a job - you’ll help power communities, strengthen infrastructure, and advance America’s renewable energy future.

From substations to solar EPC projects, our work is critical, complex, and built to last.

Why Conductor Power? Because We’re Not Just Another Contractor

• Safety first, always - every project, every team member, every day
• Trusted high-voltage expertise - delivering precision and reliability
• Leading in Solar EPC & Electrical Services - powering the renewable energy transition
• Intentionally built team - skilled, dedicated, and forward-focused

We combine old-school integrity with next-generation opportunity.

Powering You Forward

• Medical insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Life, AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off

Extras that Make a Difference: Weekly Cell Phone Allowance; Eligible for CP's Bonus Program

Our Core Values

• P - Performance & Accountability: We deliver our best in all we do and take responsibility for our actions.
• O - Optimization: We continuously improve our processes, skills, and knowledge.
• W - Wellbeing & Safety: We prioritize the health, safety, and well-being of our clients and team.
• E - Excellence & Quality: We strive for the highest standards and exceptional service.
• R - Relationships: We build strong, lasting connections based on trust and respect.

The Bigger Picture We’re contributing directly to America’s renewable energy transition - without losing sight of the transmission lines, substations, and infrastructure that keep the lights on. From high-voltage utility construction to large-scale renewable projects, we understand this industry from the ground up. And the next chapter is underway.

Requirements The Project Controls Engineer is responsible for supporting project teams through data-driven tools and analysis that enhance visibility into cost, schedule, and risk performance. This role plays a critical part in ensuring projects stay on track, on budget, and aligned with strategic objectives by leveraging advanced Excel models, dashboards, and integrated reporting systems. The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, and adept at working cross-functionally to manage financial controls, forecasting, and scheduling across multiple projects in the renewable energy construction sector.

What You'll Do

• Develop and maintain project trackers, dashboards, and reports to monitor production, costs, productivity, budgets, schedules, forecasts, and overall project performance.
• Manage project financial controls, including budgets, commitments, expenditures, purchase orders, cost allocations, buyout tracking, client billing, and Schedule of Values (SOV).
• Perform earned value, cost-to-complete, forecasting, and variance analysis to identify financial risks, support recovery planning, and improve project performance.
• Prepare and present weekly and monthly project performance reports, dashboards, and analysis for project leadership and stakeholders.
• Support project scheduling, change management, and risk management activities, including Primavera P6 schedules, change orders, and Risk & Opportunities logs.
• Collaborate with project, procurement, AP/AR, and scheduling teams to ensure accurate cost tracking, invoicing, coding, and project documentation.
• Support project controls systems and process improvements across platforms including Procore, NetSuite, B2W, Power BI, UKG, and Excel, including system enhancements, testing, reporting integrations, and audit/closeout documentation.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or a related field, with a minimum of 3 years of experience in project controls, cost engineering, or financial project management within construction or renewable energy.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, formulas, macros, data visualization, and reporting.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with high attention to detail and the ability to interpret project financial data, cost controls, earned value management (EVM), and forecasting.
• Proficiency with project tracking and reporting platforms such as Power BI, Procore, UKG, NetSuite, or similar systems.
• Excellent organizational, time management, interpersonal, and written communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic project environment.
• Ability to work primarily in an office setting while navigating active construction sites as needed, including walking, climbing stairs, and uneven terrain; valid driver’s license required.
• Ability to travel to project sites approximately 25–50% of the time.

Ready to Build What’s Next? If you’re driven, dependable, and ready to power something bigger than yourself - we want to hear from you.

Summary Conductor Power provides equal employment opportun ities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.