What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Control Analyst position at Meruelo Group?
Title: Project Control Analyst
Reports to: President
Welcome to Herman Weissker, Inc. where we’ve been building the backbone of the West’s infrastructure since 1959! Headquartered in Riverside, CA, we’re a proudly minority-owned, family-oriented company with deep roots in utility engineering, underground construction, telecommunications, and pipeline services.
At HWI, we’re more than just a contractor, we’re a team of passionate problem-solvers, skilled builders, and committed professionals who believe in doing things the right way. We work with some of the biggest names in the industry including Southern California Edison and SoCal Gas. We are trusted to deliver high-stakes projects that keep communities connected, powered, and safe.
About the Role:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Project Controls Analyst to support cost, schedule, and performance management across multiple lines of business. The ideal candidate will have 5–8 years of experience in project controls, with a strong background in cost forecasting, change management, scheduling, and reporting. This role is critical in ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget while maintaining high standards of quality and compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
² Develop and maintain project budgets, forecasts, and cost control systems.
² Create and update project schedules as needed.
² Perform earned value analysis and variance reporting.
² Track and manage project changes, risks, and opportunities.
² Demonstrate working knowledge of various contract types, including:
² Lump Sum (Fixed Price): Monitor scope adherence and manage cost risks due to limited flexibility.
² Time and Materials (T&M): Track labor hours and material costs closely to ensure billing accuracy and budget control.
² Unit Price Contracts: Validate quantities installed or delivered against agreed unit rates and ensure accurate progress measurement.
² Generate regular reports and dashboards for stakeholders and leadership.
² Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and finance teams to ensure alignment on project objectives.
² Support procurement and contract management processes.
² Contribute to continuous improvement of project controls processes and tools.
Qualifications:
² Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or related field.
² 5–8 years of experience in project controls or project management support.
² Proficiency in scheduling and cost control tools (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project and Excel).
² Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
² Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
² Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) is a plus.
² Familiarity with ERP systems such as Spectrum is preferred but not a must.
At Meruelo, we believe that diverse teams drive innovation and better business outcomes. We are dedicated to fostering a culture where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to bring their whole selves to work. We actively encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.