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Job Title: Project Controls Engineer

Company: Loenbro, LLC

Business Unit/Department: Midwest

Location: Cedar Rapids, IA

Reports to: Regional Planning & Controls Director

Employment Type: Full-Time

FLSA Classification: Exempt

About Loenbro

Loenbro is a trusted, long-term construction lifecycle partner to thousands of customers across the U.S. Our market spans multiple industries, including mission-critical infrastructure, oil & gas, industrial fabrication, and complex service lines. Our service offerings include Critical Electrical, Mechanical & Structural, Soft Crafts, Inspection, Underground Maintenance & Installation, and Fabrication.

We specialize in simplifying complex construction environments while building long-standing relationships with our partners. With a national footprint and a local approach, every customer benefits from both our capabilities and our commitment to excellence.

At Loenbro, we don't just offer jobs-we build careers grounded in integrity, teamwork, excellence, and purpose.

Position Summary

The Project Controls Engineer supports the Project Controls and Project Management teams by assisting with cost tracking, reporting, and financial controls on large construction projects. This role works directly under the Regional Planning & Controls Director and plays a key role in maintaining accurate job cost data, supporting forecasting efforts, and ensuring timely project reporting.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and comfortable working in fast-paced, heavy construction environments across industries such as mission-critical, oil & gas, fabrication, and industrial services.

Key Responsibilities

Support job cost tracking, coding, and data entry within company systems

Assist in maintaining accurate project cost reports, forecasts, and budgets

Work within Vista (Viewpoint ERP) and other systems to input and validate financial data

Assist in generating productivity and LEI reports, identifying trends and discrepancies

Support project billing, invoice tracking, and cost reconciliation

Help monitor project budgets vs. actual costs and flag variances

Assist with change order tracking and documentation

Compile and prepare weekly and monthly project reports for internal and client use

Coordinate with project teams to gather cost, labor, and production data

Support project closeout activities, including cost reconciliation and final reporting

Ensure data accuracy and compliance with company processes and procedures

Assist with internal audits of project cost and reporting systems

Required Qualifications

3-5 years of experience in project cost control, accounting, or project coordination within construction or industrial environments

Experience with Vista (Viewpoint) or similar ERP systems

Proficiency in construction cost tracking, forecasting, and reporting

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office Suite

Strong understanding of Earned Value management best practices and KPI's

Strong understanding of Change Order Management best practices

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Valid driver's license with a clean driving record

Preferred Qualifications

Experience using PowerBI to filter and slice cost reports

Experience with Accubid / HeavyBid or similar estimating tools

Exposure to P6 (Primavera) or project scheduling tools

Certifications with AACE or PMI

Experience supporting large-scale or "heavy" construction projects

Background in industries such as electrical, oil & gas, or industrial services

Work Environment & Physical Demands

This role operates in both office and project site environments. The physical demands described are representative of those required to successfully perform essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made in accordance with applicable laws.

Benefits

Loenbro offers a competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits, including:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay

Life and disability insurance

Professional development and training opportunities

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

(Benefits eligibility may vary based on employment classification and hours worked.)

Our Core Values (LEAD)

At Loenbro, we are guided by our core values:

Living with Integrity

Exceeding Expectations

Acting with Urgency

Delivering Excellence

If you're ready to grow your career in project controls and be part of a high-performing team-we want to hear from you.

Loenbro is an Equal Opportunity Employer