Serve as on-site finance partner across assigned large construction projects, traveling between sites as needed
Manage project financial performance, forecasting, and margin projections through the cost to complete (CTC) process; flagging variances to project management & operations leadership
Support monthly financial closing activities for assigned projects
Maintain budget & phase code structures throughout project life cycle
Ensure project costs are fully captured & properly allocated; performing reclassification entries as needed
Assist with financial tracking of change orders, ensuring proper coding & budget updates
Support monthly billing activities, including updating customer cash flow projections, as required
Review & reconcile open purchase commitments against budgets, manage PO closeout process
Provide support to on-site project teams for time entry in Procore, as needed
Maintain accurate & current job cost data records across Procore & Viewpoint Spectrum
Develop & maintain working relationships with Project Management & Field Operations team
Serve as the go-to financial resource for project teams, supporting formal reporting cycles
2+ years of experience in project accounting, financial analysis, cost controls, construction finance, or a related field.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools.
Ability to analyze large data sets and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
Ability to communicate financial information clearly to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
Union familiarity
Valid driver's license and ability to travel between project sites as needed.
Experience supporting financial controls, forecasting, or cost management within construction, engineering, manufacturing, or project-based environments.
Knowledge of cost-to-complete (CTC) forecasting methodologies.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
Comfortable building relationships and collaborating with field and office teams.
Commitment to the company's core values of Exceptional Work Ethic, Always Doing the Right Thing, Customer Service Driven, and Treating Our People Like Family.
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Becoming a trusted financial advisor to project teams and operations leaders.
Consistently identifying cost variances and margin risks early enough to support corrective action.
Delivering accurate forecasting and financial reporting that supports project and company decision-making.
Maintaining clean, accurate project financial records and budget structures.
Improving project cost visibility and supporting margin protection across assigned projects.
Contributing ideas that improve processes, reporting, standardization, and project financial controls.
Building strong partnerships across Finance, Operations, Project Management, and Field teams.
Compensation for the Project Controls Analyst role ranges from $33.66 to $40.87 per hour depending on experience
Annual bonus potential
100% paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for employees and their dependent family members
Medical is a traditional PPO plan with a low deductible of $300
$45,000 of free life insurance for all employees with the opportunity to purchase more coverage at low group rates
Short-and long-term disability plans
Flex spending accounts for medical and dependent care
Accident and critical illness plans available
• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
Automatic 401(k) contributions of 3% of salary, regardless of individual contribution, plus the opportunity for profit-sharing contributions
15 days of PTO in the first year
Education reimbursement
9 paid holidays (including your birthday!)
On-site fitness center and training
• Employee Assistance Program
Referral bonuses
Financial and health wellness programming
Fantastic office with great amenities conveniently located in Westerville
About Mid-City Electric
Construction611 employeesFounded 1960
Employee-owned commercial electrical and teledata contractor serving retail, healthcare, industrial, education, and government clients in Central Ohio.