Project Controls Analyst, Rail + Transit Engineering

TYLin is a globally recognized, full-service infrastructure consulting firm committed to providing innovative, cost-effective, constructible designs for the global infrastructure market. With over 3,000 employees throughout the Americas, Asia, and Europe, the firm provides support on projects of varying size and complexity. Together, we enhance conventional designs with smarter, more resilient systems. We provide people with better mobility. We steward precious resources by finding more sustainable solutions.

Job Summary

Our Rail + Transit sector is seeking an experienced Project Controls Analyst to work on projects of various complexity.
Do you want to be part of our project teams that work on high-profile transportation projects? This position will function in supporting compliance of contractual requirements, monitoring document control, and preparing key project performance data.
In an advanced capacity, the Project Controls Analyst supports group leaders in technical and supervisory duties, supporting the growth and development of junior team members and colleagues.
The position will be associated with our Chicago OR Kansas City office but also can work hybrid or remotely. Preference for candidate to be based in the Chicago or Central time zone.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

What You’ll Do:

• Track project performance and regularly communicate with Project Manager and/or Team Leads.

• Manage the coordination and preparation of subconsultant development and processing within the company on projects of various sizes and complexities.

• Prepare Project Performance data and analysis for Project Managers including, but not limited to, Earned Value, Cost Performance Index (CPI), Schedule Performance Index (SPI), Cost to Complete, Forecast, Burn Rate, etc.

• Process, distribute, and maintain controlled documentation using owner document control systems.

• Perform overall document control and flow of engineering design/submittals and processes/reviews.

• Process documents for review, revision, and approval.

• Assign and maintain the application of metadata attributes and codes for project documents.

• Organize and attend project progress and coordination meetings. Develop draft meeting agendas, action items and meeting minutes and follow up with appropriate parties as needed.

• Identify improvements for project controls, templates and products, and refer ideas to appropriate managers.

• Work with Project Manager to ensure projects comply with contractual requirements, as well as internal TYLin processes and procedures.

• Assist with mentoring and guiding junior colleagues, developing best practices, demonstrating leadership qualities.

What You’ll Bring:

• BS in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Accounting, or Finance preferred.

• 5-10 years’ experience in Project Controls.

• Experience in Architecture/Engineering/Construction consulting industry preferred.

• Project Accounting experience preferred but not required.

• Proven experience in contract management, preferably with exposure to subconsultant or subcontractor agreements.

• Must have strong understanding of document control processes.

• Proficiency with MS Office programs required, including advanced Excel skills.

• Experience with Primavera (P6) and ProjectWise software preferred, but not required.

• Strong commitment to innovation by creating new and better ways to solve clients’ toughest challenges.

• High levels of integrity, always doing the right thing in an ethical, fair, and sustainable way.

• Demonstrated experience of collaboration in a diverse and inclusive team, working together toward technical excellence.

• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy and thoroughness in all tasks, ensuring that all work is completed with precision and minimal errors.

• Effectively conveys information clearly and concisely, ensuring all details are understood and reducing the risk of errors or misunderstandings.

Additional Information

TYLin is committed to pay equity. As part of that commitment, we have provided the base compensation range of $78,000 - $135,000 annually for this position and local market. TYLin is proud to offer exciting career development opportunities coupled with a comprehensive total rewards package. Our benefits include extensive health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance coverage, continuing education benefits, paid time off, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program and a retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.

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TYLin offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Our benefits may include extensive medical, disability and life insurance coverage, continuing education benefits, paid time off, employee assistance program and a retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.

We encourage all candidates to explore our total rewards offering.

TYLin is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type as protected by federal, provincial, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.  The company and its employees are required to comply with all local health authority, legal or lawful client requirements.