Company Overview

BLUROC is one of North America’s leading providers of right-of-way access solutions. From pipelines to power lines to civil projects, we offer unmatched expertise in total access planning, clearing, site work and restoration services. When customers choose BLUROC as their access company, they’re also choosing North America’s largest supplier of access mats and products for building temporary or permanent roads, which means they can be as confident in their materials as they are in their project plan.

These end-to-end solutions are delivered by an experienced, reliable team who place a priority on safety, environmental sensitivity, cost, and timeliness. In short, BLUROC goes the extra mile to ensure our clients’ projects are successful.

Position Description

The Project Controls Analyst is responsible for Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and statistical analysis of project, regional, and company performance and trends. A successful analyst will use data gathered at a field level to help increase margins, improve bids, and identify potential risks. This is an entry level position that requires strong critical thinking skills and the ability to communicate across the organization.

Responsibilities

Project Controls Analysts will report to the Director of Business Systems - work closely with Estimators, Field Operations, and Finance to bring a quality product to our customers. Some of the responsibilities include:

• Monitoring Projects
  • Monitoring project level KPIs. An analyst provides insight into project metrics in support of Project Managers and the operations department. A strong analyst will identify positive trends for operations to reinforce and negative trends to correct.
• Task Evaluations
  • Analyzes tasks across job and regions for performance trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Post Completion Project Reporting
  • Manages cost comparison and as-bid analysis of projects. Collaborates with Estimators on project post-mortems ensuring they have the most accurate and up to date cost and operational information to use in customer bids.
• Communication
  • Analyst will have strong communication skills. They will be responsible for communicating project and task performance across various levels of the company, from field supervision to the executive suite in both written and verbal form.

Position Requirements

• B.S. in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field (OR) Three (3) years of experience in Project Management or Project Controls (OR) Field experience in the industry.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions, and to prioritize and work in a multi-tasked environment.
• Ability to perform and take initiative to learn new skills in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
• IT/IS Capabilities: familiarity with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, and Project); minimum intermediate skill with Excel and Google Sheets; Basic knowledge of accounting systems. Familiarity with project tracking software, specifically B2W, is a plus.
• Position is in the office in Northampton, MA. Travel will be minimal, but occasionally will require out-of-state project visits.
• Knowledge of Lean construction methodologies, construction methods and principles, and safety hazards.
• Possesses excellent analytical and organizational skills, as well as verbal and written communication skills.

Personal Attributes

Interpersonal Communication- Navigate and relate with all levels of the organization; build appropriate rapport; build constructive and effective relationships; use diplomacy and tact; can diffuse even high-tension situations comfortably.

Integrity and Trust-Is widely trusted; is seen as a direct, truthful individual; can present the unvarnished truth in an appropriate and helpful manner; keeps confidence; admits mistakes; does not misrepresent him/herself for personal gain.

Team Building-Creates unity and productivity of team under management; team members state that they feel part of a high-performing team; is able to improve performance and motivate to excellence; develops team building and team motivating activities.

Presentation Skills-Is effective in a variety of formal presentation settings: one-on-one, small and large groups, with peers, direct reports, and bosses; is effective both inside and outside the organization, commands attention and can manage group processes during the presentation; can change tactics midstream when something isn’t working.

Internal Partnering-Relating to peers on a personal level; cooperating with peers; joint problem solving; responding to accolades; handling peer conflict.

Position Details

Title: Project Controls Analyst

Hierarchy: Direct report to Director of Business Systems

Position Type: Full-Time

Location: Northampton, MA

Benefits: Medical, Dental, 401K, PTO