Remote Project Controls Assistant Jobs in Phoenix, AZ

Responsible for all scheduling and planning functions within the Project Controls Department and a key contributor to the Company's strategic leadership team. The Director-Scheduling is responsible for scheduling leadership across all business units, including schedule development, analysis, maintenance, forecasting, performance reporting, and continuous improvement of the scheduling process. This position will also manage the scheduling staff, provide technical expertise, and ensure accurate and timely delivery of project schedule data to support operational decision-making.

Location & Travel Details:  

This role can be remote or located in one of our corporate offices: Phoenix-AZ, Denver-CO, Fargo-ND, or Indianapolis-IN. This position will have up to 30% travel to regional office or site locations. 

Company Overview

MasTec Renewables, comprised of Wanzek Construction, IEA Constructors and White Construction, combines over 20+ years of renewable energy construction experience. Depending on your position and project, you may work for one or more of our companies over your career with us.

We embrace diverse perspectives among our employees and across all levels of our business, including our suppliers, community partners, and clients. We have built a multidimensional workforce that brings valuable differences in perspectives, work ethics, and approaches to our organization. By collaborating across departments, we foster innovation and encourage everyone—from interns to executives—to share their ideas and make an impact. Our goal is to create a respectful work environment where all employees feel valued, included, and empowered to become innovative leaders in our industry.

The MasTec Renewables market sector is part of the MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure business segment. MasTec’s Clean Energy & Infrastructure (CE&I) segment generates over $4 billion in annual revenue, providing construction services across industrial, renewables and infrastructure sectors. Our industrial expertise includes building products manufacturers, decarbonization, power generation facilities, manufacturing plants and mining. In infrastructure, we specialize in general heavy civil construction, underground utilities, structures, electrical work, material production, roadways, bridges, specialty pavement overlays, environmental projects and commercial buildings. Our renewables sector focuses on solar, wind and battery storage. Sustainability and safety are foundational to our culture and influence everything we do.

MasTec, a minority-owned Fortune 500 company, has shaped the construction industry for more than 90 years. With over 35,000 employees and 400 offices nationwide, we provide flexibility and career growth in dynamic work environments.

Essential Job Functions:

• Lead and supervise the scheduling team, providing clear expectations, direction, and performance management
• Assign project schedules to appropriate scheduling personnel based on project needs and team capacity
• Provide leadership, training, and mentoring to scheduling staff
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Collaborate with other Project Controls functions to ensure seamless integration of scheduling with cost, change, and forecast data

• Establish, maintain, and continuously improve standard scheduling processes, procedures, and templates

• Supervise the preparation, maintenance, and review of baseline schedules, project forecasts, progress schedules, recovery plans, and acceleration/delay scenarios

• Perform schedule analysis and provide timely reporting of schedule performance to internal and external stakeholders

• Support project teams with schedule claims, change orders, and forensic schedule analysis as needed

• Ensure quality and accuracy of schedules prepared by project teams

• Develop, implement, and maintain standard scheduling tools and systems, including Primavera P6

• Continuously challenge existing processes to drive efficiency and effectiveness in scheduling practices

• Participate in business process improvement initiatives and recommend best practices

• Lead the preparation of schedule risk assessments and impact analyses

• Provide leadership with timely, accurate, and actionable schedule reports and forecasts

• Work closely with estimating, procurement, engineering, and construction teams to ensure schedule accuracy and alignment

• Conduct internal audits of scheduling processes and project schedules

• Develop and lead training programs for scheduling staff and project teams

• Ensure compliance with corporate scheduling standards and procedures

• Engage in strategic planning and business improvement initiatives across the Project Controls and Operations functions

• Serve as a trusted advisor to project management, operations leadership, and executive management regarding scheduling matters

• Other duties as assigned

Education and Work Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Construction Management, Engineering or related major
• 15+ years of experience in project management and/or project controls
• Five+ years of supervisory experience
• Renewable energy construction experience preferred
• PSP (Planning & Scheduling Professional) and/or PMI-SP certification preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Take reasonable care of your own and others’ health and safety and of those who may be affected by the day-to-day delivery of this role by taking personal responsibility for working toward the Company’s Zero Injury principles
• Proficient in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong understanding of earned value principles and schedule performance analysis
• Ability to prepare and present complex schedule data to project teams and executive leadership
• Excellent communication, leadership, and client relationship skills
• Ability to drive innovative scheduling solutions and process improvements
• Effective mentor and coach for developing scheduling professionals
• Must be capable of up to 25%-30% travel (e.g. 1 week or 5 days/month) by automobile (as driver and passenger), commercial airlines, rental vehicles, and public transportation and be able to lodge in public facilities. Travel will be necessary to conduct the duties of this job, and the employee must have the ability to drive and have proper licensing. 

What's in it for You

Financial Wellbeing

• Compensation $160,000 - $200,000/year base salary, commensurate with experience
• Annual Incentive Program (AIP)
• Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase
• 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)

Health & Wellness

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
• Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance, Weight Management Drug Discount

• Discounted National Gym Membership Network

Family & Lifestyle

• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave
• Military Leave, including Benefits Continuation
• Employee Assistance Program

Planning for the Unexpected

• Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment
• Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage
• Emergency Travel Assistance Program
• Group legal plan

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need accommodation as part of the employment process, contact ceicareers@mastec.com. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual requests regarding application status. Please log into your candidate profile for up-to-date information. 

MasTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.

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Education and Work Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Construction Management, Engineering or related major
• 15+ years of experience in project management and/or project controls
• Five+ years of supervisory experience
• Renewable energy construction experience preferred
• PSP (Planning & Scheduling Professional) and/or PMI-SP certification preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Take reasonable care of your own and others’ health and safety and of those who may be affected by the day-to-day delivery of this role by taking personal responsibility for working toward the Company’s Zero Injury principles
• Proficient in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong understanding of earned value principles and schedule performance analysis
• Ability to prepare and present complex schedule data to project teams and executive leadership
• Excellent communication, leadership, and client relationship skills
• Ability to drive innovative scheduling solutions and process improvements
• Effective mentor and coach for developing scheduling professionals
• Must be capable of up to 25%-30% travel (e.g. 1 week or 5 days/month) by automobile (as driver and passenger), commercial airlines, rental vehicles, and public transportation and be able to lodge in public facilities. Travel will be necessary to conduct the duties of this job, and the employee must have the ability to drive and have proper licensing. 

What's in it for You

Financial Wellbeing

• Compensation $160,000 - $200,000/year base salary, commensurate with experience
• Annual Incentive Program (AIP)
• Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase
• 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)

Health & Wellness

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
• Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance, Weight Management Drug Discount

• Discounted National Gym Membership Network

Family & Lifestyle

• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave
• Military Leave, including Benefits Continuation
• Employee Assistance Program

Planning for the Unexpected

• Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment
• Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage
• Emergency Travel Assistance Program
• Group legal plan

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need accommodation as part of the employment process, contact ceicareers@mastec.com. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual requests regarding application status. Please log into your candidate profile for up-to-date information. 

MasTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.

#LI-KM1

#LI-Remote