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Stacy Witbeck

Deputy Project Manager

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

$110K - $130K/yr

Documentation, Project Controls & Administration * Maintain project records, including contracts, drawings, specifications, submittals, and change orders. * Assist with tracking Requests for ...

Clayco

Senior Project Cost Engineer

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

$95K - $124K/yr

The Role We Want You For As a Senior Project Cost Engineer, you will assist in the development and ... Requirements * Knowledge of project development stages, procurement, project controls, and ...

Clayco

Senior Project Cost Engineer

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

$95K - $124K/yr

The Role We Want You For As a Senior Project Cost Engineer, you will assist in the development and ... Requirements * Knowledge of project development stages, procurement, project controls, and ...

Clayco

Senior Project Cost Engineer

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

$95K - $124K/yr

The Role We Want You For As a Senior Project Cost Engineer, you will assist in the development and ... Requirements * Knowledge of project development stages, procurement, project controls, and ...

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How much do project controls assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for project controls assistant in Utah is $19.61, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.77 and $22.12 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Project Controls Assistant vs Cost Controller?

AspectProject Controls AssistantCost Controller
CredentialsTypically requires a diploma or associate degree in project management, finance, or related fieldOften requires a degree in finance, accounting, or related discipline, with certifications like CMA or CPA beneficial
Work EnvironmentWorks within project teams, supporting scheduling, reporting, and documentationFocuses on budgeting, cost tracking, and financial analysis within projects
Industry UsageCommonly used in construction, engineering, and infrastructure projectsPrimarily found in construction, manufacturing, and large-scale project industries

The Project Controls Assistant and Cost Controller roles share similarities in supporting project management and financial tracking. However, the Project Controls Assistant typically focuses on scheduling, reporting, and documentation support, while the Cost Controller specializes in budgeting, cost analysis, and financial oversight. Both roles require related credentials and are vital in project execution, but their core responsibilities differ based on financial versus scheduling focus.

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Deputy Project Manager

Stacy Witbeck

Salt Lake City, UT

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement

Posted 3 days ago

Job description

Modern Railway Systems (a subsidiary of Stacy Witbeck) is looking for a Deputy Project Manager in the Utah market to support our growing region. This role will support the lead Project Manager by overseeing daily operations, managing schedules, controlling budgets, and coordinating on-site construction activities to ensure project milestones are met.
 
This is a growth position where we are looking for an individual ready to promote up to the next realm of their career. Those who are determined and motivated by challenges, inspired to learn new things, and that have an ownership mentality will THRIVE in this role. We build cool stuff; we treat each other well, and we develop and grow our people and our surrounding communities.
Documentation, Project Controls & Administration
  • Maintain project records, including contracts, drawings, specifications, submittals, and change orders.
  • Assist with tracking Requests for Information (RFIs), maintaining RFI logs, and preparing for project closeout.
  • Contract Exposure: Understanding the financial/cost risks, schedule, performance requirements, liability etc.
Schedule & Budget Support
  • Assist in developing and updating project schedules (e.g., 3-week look-aheads).
  • Monitoring project costs. Cost accounting and balance principals.
  • Assist with Estimating
  • Invoicing and forecasting--tracking financial markers of job profitability and margin.
Field Coordination
  • Liaise between office and field staff, coordinate subcontractors, and manage material deliveries.
Safety & Quality Control
  • Participate in site safety walks, enforce safety protocols, and ensure work meets quality standards.
Team and Meeting Management
  • Organizing, leading and communicating with diverse stakeholders, owners, contractors, architects, and field personnel.
  • Fostering collaboration, defining roles, setting structured agendas, executing action items and the tracking and reporting of progress.
  • Working on a regular basis with the Client to support there needs are being met and projects are successful.
**Please note--Requirements are essential, but preferences have flexibility. **
Requirements:
  • BS Degree in Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, or other relevant engineering discipline.
  • Excellent communication skills are required. Ability to listen, engage, and influence is vital;
  • 5+ years of experience as a Project Engineer working on public works projects with both field and office responsibilities is required.
  • 1+ year of estimating experience in heavy civil project exposure.
  • U.S. Drivers License in good standing.
  • Occasional Travel for Corporate Meetings and Trainings.
Preferences:
  • 8-12 years' total experience and a previously held role as project engineer.
  • Intermediate to advanced understanding of P6/Vista/Viewpoint, HeavyBid, HCSS, estimating software, Bluebeam, Excel.
  • Prior exposure to rail systems including communications and signaling.
Additional Knowledge & Skillsets
  •  Problem solver, someone that always strives to find the best solution.
  • Able to comprehend the big picture, while not losing sight of the details.
  • Proactive in taking ownership of duties/tasks/responsibilities.
  • Able to communicate to a wide audience, e.g. Client, subs, vendors, internal team, etc.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
 
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.  The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
 
NOTE
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.
 
**At this time, no candidates presented through external staffing/recruiting agencies will be considered. Any resumes submitted to Stacy and Witbeck Inc. (SWI) will be considered the sole property of Stacy and Witbeck. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, SWI will not consider or agree to payment for any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, SWI explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resume, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Stacy and Witbeck, Inc.
  • Work for an Award-winning contractor with a dynamic business model and an excellent reputation.
  • We are a 100% employee-owned company with a competitive company contribution to ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan).
  • Company contribution to 401k.
  • Annual Raises and Bonuses.
  • Company pays 100% of employee premiums for health insurance; employee pays up to $15 per week for family premiums.**Benefits and employee costs are subject to change 
  • HSA and FSA plans that will allow you to divert pre-tax money.
  • Life insurance provided by the company at 2.5 times your yearly salary.
  • Volunteer Time Off.

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