Project Controls Specialist Jobs in Kansas
Project Controls Specialist jobs in Kansas are concentrated in energy, aerospace, and large-scale infrastructure construction, with consistent demand for professionals who manage cost, schedule, and risk across complex capital projects. Wichita, Kansas City, and Topeka account for the bulk of openings, anchored by employers such as Spirit AeroSystems, Evergy, and the Kansas Department of Transportation. The most in-demand specialties are earned value management, cost estimating, and project scheduling for multi-year capital programs. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Requisition ID: 182934
Job Level: Mid Level
Home District/Group: TIC Power District
Department: Project Controls
Market: Power
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
The Project Controls Manager is responsible for managing and leading the analytics plus insights for data driven decision making which is provided to project management teams. Duties include collaborating with engineering manager, project manager and clients throughout the life cycle of their projects; ensuring Kiewit’s internal project control software (InEight), P6 and auto reporting are set up correctly and maintained; weekly review of automated reporting to ensure accurate data; review of automated monthly reporting; and providing insights to enhance Kiewit’s tools and reporting.
District Overview
TIC - The Industrial Company is a subsidiary of Kiewit Corporation. TIC Power brings a wealth of experience across multiple contracting models. Throughout North America, we offer integrated EPC solutions for various markets including building and upgrading transmission and distribution, offshore wind, solar, hydrogen, energy storage, geothermal, natural gas generation, commercial nuclear and carbon management technologies.
Location
This position will be based out of our Lenexa, KS office with travel required or at one of our project sites throughout the U.S., including Texas, Oklahoma, Kentucky, Georgia, Florida and Virginia.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with operations management to build relationships and establish effective controls
- Perform analysis of auto reporting to pinpoint areas of improvement and make data-driven recommendations
- Articulate and summarize information and results to management
- Accountable for budgeted, actual and forecasted take-off quantities, manhours and dollars
- Accountable for the preparation and completion of internal audits
- Provide leadership and coaching to the project controls team
- Represent Kiewit Project Controls in internal and external meetings – trainings, presentations to engineering partners, overviews to potential clients, etc.
- Coordination with Estimating and Business Management to support transition from proposal to execution
- Show understanding of P6 and have the ability to become a super-user of Kiewit’s project controls software (InEight)
- Identify and understand key components in project contracts that impact project controls processes
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field
- Minimum 8 years of experience in the business consulting, engineering, or construction industry
- Excellent oral, written, interpersonal, and presentation communications skills
- Demonstrated ability to communicate, present and influence credibly and effectively at all levels of the organization, including executive
- Confident, articulate, and professional speaking abilities and experience speaking in public, to groups, or via electronic media
- Ability to think strategically while identifying problems and developing creative solutions
- Candidates must also be able and willing to travel for business needs.
Working Conditions
This job is performed in either a project site or office setting.
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Other Requirements:
- Regular, reliable attendance
- Work productively and meet deadlines timely
- Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
- Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
- Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
- May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.
We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
Requisition ID: 182934
Job Level: Mid Level
Home District/Group: TIC Power District
Department: Project Controls
Market: Power
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
The Project Controls Manager is responsible for managing and leading the analytics plus insights for data driven decision making which is provided to project management teams. Duties include collaborating with engineering manager, project manager and clients throughout the life cycle of their projects; ensuring Kiewit’s internal project control software (InEight), P6 and auto reporting are set up correctly and maintained; weekly review of automated reporting to ensure accurate data; review of automated monthly reporting; and providing insights to enhance Kiewit’s tools and reporting.
District Overview
TIC - The Industrial Company is a subsidiary of Kiewit Corporation. TIC Power brings a wealth of experience across multiple contracting models. Throughout North America, we offer integrated EPC solutions for various markets including building and upgrading transmission and distribution, offshore wind, solar, hydrogen, energy storage, geothermal, natural gas generation, commercial nuclear and carbon management technologies.
Location
This position will be based out of our Lenexa, KS office with travel required or at one of our project sites throughout the U.S., including Texas, Oklahoma, Kentucky, Georgia, Florida and Virginia.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with operations management to build relationships and establish effective controls
- Perform analysis of auto reporting to pinpoint areas of improvement and make data-driven recommendations
- Articulate and summarize information and results to management
- Accountable for budgeted, actual and forecasted take-off quantities, manhours and dollars
- Accountable for the preparation and completion of internal audits
- Provide leadership and coaching to the project controls team
- Represent Kiewit Project Controls in internal and external meetings – trainings, presentations to engineering partners, overviews to potential clients, etc.
- Coordination with Estimating and Business Management to support transition from proposal to execution
- Show understanding of P6 and have the ability to become a super-user of Kiewit’s project controls software (InEight)
- Identify and understand key components in project contracts that impact project controls processes
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field
- Minimum 8 years of experience in the business consulting, engineering, or construction industry
- Excellent oral, written, interpersonal, and presentation communications skills
- Demonstrated ability to communicate, present and influence credibly and effectively at all levels of the organization, including executive
- Confident, articulate, and professional speaking abilities and experience speaking in public, to groups, or via electronic media
- Ability to think strategically while identifying problems and developing creative solutions
- Candidates must also be able and willing to travel for business needs.
Working Conditions
This job is performed in either a project site or office setting.
#LI-AK2
Other Requirements:
- Regular, reliable attendance
- Work productively and meet deadlines timely
- Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
- Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
- Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
- May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.
We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
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What Kansas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in project controls specialist jobs across Kansas.
- Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or a related technical field
- Proficiency in scheduling software such as Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project
- Experience with cost control, earned value analysis, and budget forecasting
- Familiarity with construction or capital project environments in energy or aerospace
- Strong command of change management processes and variance reporting
- PMI or AACE certification such as PSP, CCP, or PMP preferred by most Kansas employers
Project Controls Specialist Jobs in Kansas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a project controls specialist in Kansas?
Most Kansas employers require a bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field as the foundation for this role. Kansas does not issue a state-specific license for project controls specialists, so candidates advance through professional certifications from AACE International, such as the Planning and Scheduling Professional or Certified Cost Professional, or through PMI credentials. Gaining experience in a supporting role, such as project coordinator or cost analyst, at Kansas-based energy, aerospace, or construction firms is the most direct path in.
How much do project controls specialists make in Kansas?
Project controls specialists in Kansas earn a median of about $100,010 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $59,540 for the lowest 10% to over $165,000 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire project controls specialists in Kansas?
Kansas project controls specialist roles are posted by Black & Veatch, Koch, and Kiewit Corporation and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Kansas's aerospace manufacturing corridor in Wichita and its energy utility sector generate particularly steady demand for cost and schedule professionals.
Which Kansas cities have the most project controls specialist jobs?
Overland Park, Lenexa, and Wichita are the Kansas cities with the most project controls specialist openings. Wichita leads because of its dense aerospace and manufacturing base, while Kansas City draws demand from large utilities and infrastructure contractors operating on both sides of the state line, and Topeka sees openings tied to state government capital programs and regional construction activity.
Are there remote project controls specialist jobs in Kansas?
Yes, but they're limited, because much of the work involves on-site coordination with construction crews, contractors, and project managers. About 0% of project controls specialist openings tied to Kansas are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, which is below average for desk-based roles. The functions most likely to allow remote work are cost reporting, schedule analysis, and earned value documentation rather than field-facing coordination duties.
How can I get hired as a project controls specialist in Kansas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is starting as a project coordinator, cost analyst, or scheduler at a Kansas energy utility, aerospace manufacturer, or large general contractor. Employers like Evergy and Spirit AeroSystems occasionally hire entry-level candidates into project support or planning analyst roles that feed into project controls careers. Completing an AACE student membership program or earning a Certified Associate in Project Management credential strengthens a resume without experience. Construction management programs at Kansas State University or Wichita State University also provide an on-ramp through internships with regional capital project employers.
Where can I find and apply to project controls specialist jobs in Kansas?
You can find and apply to project controls specialist jobs in Kansas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Kansas openings across industries. Search the available roles, identify the ones that match your background and target location, and apply directly to each position that fits.
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