Project Controls Coordinator III

BlackRock Resources•Duluth, MN

72d

About The Position

We're looking for a Project Controls Coordinator III (PCC) - a key contributor who can bring structure, insight, and precision to large-scale Engineering and Construction capital projects. If you're passionate about integrating cost, schedule, and quality control to keep projects on track and within budget, this could be the role for you. Depending on the location of the successful candidate, this role may be filled in Edina, MN or Duluth, MN.

Requirements

Degree or Diploma in Engineering, Finance, or Accounting (other post-secondary education may be considered).
3+ years of Project Controls or Project Management experience.
Strong Excel skills (v-lookups, pivot tables, graph generation, sumifs, etc.) - you love data and know how to make it meaningful.
Working knowledge of PowerBI, Power Pivot, Oracle/SAP, and MS Office Suite.
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and leadership abilities.
A proactive, team-oriented approach with the ability to work independently when needed.
Valid driver's license and PMP designation preferred.

Nice To Haves

Hands-on experience with EcoSys is a big plus.
Valid driver's license and PMP designation preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement project controls planning while integrating cost and schedule functions.
Provide training and support for contractors using EcoSys LEMs (Labor, Equipment, and Materials), ensuring accurate rates and estimates.
Support Project Controls Advisors in setting up, receiving, and attesting LEMs.
Act as a Field Cost Analyst for high-risk, high-complexity projects.
Generate detailed analysis-graphs, tables, presentations-to help leadership make informed decisions.
Assist Project Engineers/Managers with scope management, including scope definition, change control, and financial health tracking.
Prepare expenditure profiles, workforce histograms, and monthly forecast summaries.
Compare field and indirect costs against budgets and forecasts.
Track and analyze Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to improve project execution.
Prepare project status reports with variance analysis for Senior and Project Management.