Project Controls Analyst Jobs in Arizona
Project Controls Analyst jobs in Arizona are consistently active, with steady demand concentrated in construction, infrastructure, defense, and utilities across a market that ranges from entry-level cost engineers to senior program controls leads. Phoenix and Tucson anchor most of the hiring, with Tempe emerging as a secondary hub, and established employers such as Hensel Phelps, Raytheon, and Salt River Project maintain ongoing needs for project controls talent. The most in-demand specialties in Arizona are earned value management, schedule analysis, and capital program controls tied to large public works and defense contracts. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Stantec’s Buildings team is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, consultants, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. Our collaborative culture and our innovative, sustainable approach to projects help us create buildings that matter to our world.
Together, we are enhancing the quality of life globally through design.
Join us and design your place with Stantec.
Stantec Buildings is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. We take an innovative, collaborative approach to projects, sharing a common belief that sustainable design for the built environment can make the world a better place for future generations. Join us and design your place with Stantec.
Your Opportunity
The role of Project Controls Analyst (PCA) has been established to be a valued team member, working directly with Project Managers (PMs), Project Accountants (PAs), Project Controls, and Business Center Leadership to help ensure the successful financial execution of buildings sector projects to contribute to the profitability of the company.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Gain proficient knowledge of the Oracle Project BI Management Dashboard, Integrated Project Management (IPM) & Project Update Review Service (PURS) tools and understanding and following Stantec’s over-arching PM Framework processes to become a resource for Project Managers supporting project earned value management and ISO 9001 compliance.
- Provide support to develop Work Breakdown Structure for project execution and monitoring.
- Assist PM with work plan implementation, and analysis of work plan against schedule, utilizing resourcing apps as appropriate.
- Assisting with contract preparation and submission through legal compliance review and assist in requesting certificates of insurance, if necessary.
- Coordinate with subcontractors by preparing agreements, change orders, and tracking budgets.
- Assist in preparation and tracking of change order requests to Clients.
- Reviewing time and expenses charged to projects and coordinating adjustments as necessary.
- Assist PMs with their monthly financial reports and communicate billing plans to Project Accountants.
- Assist PM with tracking budget and schedule, tracking and mitigating risk, and ensuring deliverables go through proper review process.
- Reviews Client/contract invoicing requirements and ensures accuracy and completeness
- checking for adherence to rate schedules, proper PO references listed, including additional Client required reporting as necessary.
- Assist PMs with their outstanding Account Receivables – coordinating with the finance team and/or the Client as appropriate.
- Assist PMs with their estimate-to-complete (ETC) requirements as necessary utilizing tools mentioned above.
- Assist Operations Project Controls Lead in training Project Managers and identifying areas for improvement.
Your Capabilities and Credentials
- Strong understanding of project accounting principles, understanding project profitability and how various accounting departments work in layers within a corporation.
- Ability to read, interpret, and act upon the requirements outlined in agreements and contracts.
- Strong analytical mindset with ability to synthesize data & ideas, make recommendations, and identify potential issues and/or trends.
- Ability to manipulate data within spreadsheets, database systems and produce reports.
- Strong attention to detail & documentation, along with time management skills.
- Ability to prioritize and coordinate numerous project tasks in a rapidly changing environment.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with all levels of staff in multiple locations.
- Able to work with a combination of work styles
- collaboratively while maintaining autonomy.
- Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office knowledge – Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams; Sharepoint, Adobe or Bluebeam; and E-Builder (Client specified); and Ariba (Client specified) as necessary.
- Willingness and ability to learn new software applications as they are introduced to improve efficacy in delivering final product.
- Reliability, follow-through, and teamwork
- Possess a valid driver's license with a good driving record.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or finance preferred with a minimum of 5 years’ experience or equivalent combination of skills and experience. Master’s degree in lieu of experience will be considered.
- Experience in an architecture firm, construction or business analytics preferred.
- Prior Oracle experience would be an asset. Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice. Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s’ talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.
About Stantec
Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible
Pay Range:
- Locations in MN, OH, VT, & Various CA, ME, NY, VA Areas-$65,600.00 - $95,100.00 Annually
- Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ, VA Areas-$72,200.00 - $104,600.00 Annually
Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.
Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).
Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.
The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements
Primary Location: United States | AZ | Phoenix
Other Locations: United States | CO | Denver
Organization: 2014 Buildings-US California AID-Phoenix AZ
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: No
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 08/08/2026 04:08:04
Req ID: 1007130
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.
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What Arizona Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in project controls analyst jobs across Arizona.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related technical field
- Proficiency in Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project for scheduling and baseline management
- Experience with earned value management on capital or government contracts
- Familiarity with cost forecasting, variance analysis, and change management processes
- Knowledge of construction or defense project lifecycle documentation and reporting
- Strong communication skills for presenting controls data to project managers and stakeholders
Project Controls Analyst Jobs in Arizona: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a project controls analyst in Arizona?
Most project controls analyst roles in Arizona require a bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field, though some employers accept equivalent experience. Arizona does not have a state-issued license specific to project controls, but earning a PMI Scheduling Professional or AACE International certification is a recognized path that carries real weight with Arizona's defense and infrastructure employers. Starting in a cost engineering or scheduler support role is the most common entry point.
How much do project controls analysts make in Arizona?
Project controls analysts in Arizona earn a median of about $99,050 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $62,050 for the lowest 10% to over $161,870 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire project controls analysts in Arizona?
Employers hiring project controls analysts in Arizona right now include Raytheon, Sundt, and Stantec, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Arizona's concentration of defense contractors around the Greater Phoenix area and large utility and infrastructure owners like Salt River Project means sustained, year-round demand rather than purely project-driven cycles.
Which Arizona cities have the most project controls analyst jobs?
The cities with the most project controls analyst openings in Arizona are Tucson and Phoenix. Phoenix drives the majority of demand through its large defense contractor base, major capital construction programs, and utility companies headquartered there, while Tucson adds volume through military installation support and aerospace manufacturing that require dedicated controls staff.
Are there remote project controls analyst jobs in Arizona?
Yes, though they are less common than in purely desk-based analytical roles because project controls work often requires on-site visibility into schedule and cost conditions. About 33% of project controls analyst openings tied to Arizona are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, with the remote positions most often covering reporting, data analysis, and earned value tracking rather than field-facing schedule control duties.
How can I get hired as a project controls analyst in Arizona with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Arizona is through a scheduler assistant, cost control technician, or construction administrator role with a large contractor or owner organization. Hensel Phelps and similar general contractors with Phoenix-area operations hire project controls interns and coordinators who build toward analyst roles. Pursuing an AACE Student Membership and completing a Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project certification before applying gives candidates a concrete edge over other entry-level applicants.
Where can I find and apply to project controls analyst jobs in Arizona?
You can find and apply to project controls analyst jobs in Arizona on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from Arizona employers. Find roles that fit your experience and specialization and apply directly to the ones that match.
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