Project Controls Analyst - Data Center Construction

Description

The role is for a Project Controls Analyst supporting a prestigious technology client’s rapidly expanding data‑center infrastructure program. The position is onsite in Lebanon, IN, with relocation or per‑diem assistance, requiring at least four days per week onsite. The analyst will partner with global construction teams and cross‑functional stakeholders to drive cost management, financial forecasting, risk identification and program governance across mission‑critical projects.

• Provide pre‑construction cost analysis, budget baselining and develop annual contractor purchase orders.
• Align schedule and cost for phased campus builds, including off‑site infrastructure, roadway realignments and permitting.
• Manage internal project budgets and schedules of values using project management software for monthly reporting.
• Oversee external budgets via commitment and change management platforms and document control.
• Facilitate change‑order routing, content analysis and obtain executive approvals.
• Ensure accurate quarterly accruals for active purchase orders, coordinating with vendors and Finance.
• Lead monthly forecasting and cash‑flow analysis, identify variances and produce executive reports.
• Maintain and update internal and contractor risk registers, including contingency assessments.
• Conduct monthly financial health reviews using dashboards, budget software and productivity reports.
• Collaborate with site schedulers to align financial forecasts with schedule updates in Primavera P6.
• Track impacts of utility planning, grid capacity constraints and long‑lead equipment delivery.
• Develop scenario analyses for phasing strategies, resource constraints and risk exposure.
• Partner daily with project managers, contractors, suppliers and internal Analytics, Procurement and Finance teams.
• Prepare and deliver clear presentations on project health, risks and performance to leadership.
• Support programmatic initiatives, training and process alignment to ensure consistency across sites.
• Adhere to SOX control responsibilities where applicable.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Cost Management, Quantity Surveying or related field.
• Experience in construction project controls on large, multi‑project programs.
• Proven forecasting and change‑management experience on large‑scale construction projects.
• Strong communication and presentation skills to convey financial status and schedule details across sites.
• Proficiency with Primavera P6, Microsoft Office, Google Workspace and cost‑control tools such as eBuilder or Procore.
• Familiarity with Unifier (plus) and ability to interpret schedules, compare baselines to progress and link impacts to cost forecasts.
• Experience with data‑center or mission‑critical infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of utility‑intensive programs, grid constraints and off‑site infrastructure dependencies.
• Comfort working in phased, campus‑scale programs with AI‑focused infrastructure considerations.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance