Project Controls Analyst II

What You Can Expect

ENGIE North America is seeking a Project Controls Analyst II to join our team at the University of Iowa location. This role sits within the Major Partnerships & Campuses (MP&C) business of Local Energy Infrastructure, which develops and operates long-term partnerships with universities, medical centers, and other institutional customers.

As a Project Controls Analyst II, you will focus on a select group of large capital projects that require elevated levels of internal control and reporting. You’ll also support the local team in the financial closeout of the capital expenditure (CapEx) portfolio. In addition, you’ll contribute to broader financial, governance, and fiscal matters in support of the Project Controls team.

What You Will Do:

- Provide financial support to the capital projects team, including program and project managers, construction managers, engineers, and project administrators

- Focus on large, capital-intensive projects and support financial closeout activities across the campus portfolio

- Track and deliver detailed cost reporting, including contractor invoices, schedules of values, change orders, and contract modifications

- Compile, review, and submit monthly accounting requirements such as vendor accruals, labor allocations, and other financial data

- Ensure compliance with ENGIE’s internal financial controls, governance standards, and reporting obligations under the O&M and Concession Agreements

- Support internal and external audits by providing documentation and guidance to the accounting team

- Prepare reporting, presentations and variance analyses for management, shareholders, and regulatory authorities, while maintaining strong relationships with ENGIE subsidiaries and partners

What You’ll Bring

- Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related technical field

- Minimum of two (2) years of experience in project controls or project management support for large-scale CAPEX infrastructure projects, ideally within a university or campus utility environment

- Financial acumen in budgeting, cost tracking, forecasting, and reporting for utility-related capital projects (e.g., power generation, steam, chilled/hot water systems)

- Ability to coordinate across engineering, construction, and facilities teams to ensure lifecycle project execution aligns with schedule and budget

- Advanced analytical skills, including expertise in Excel-based financial modeling; proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project); SAP experience and familiarity with Procore or other project management tools

- Understanding of utility systems (e.g., central energy plants, combined heat and power) and contractual frameworks such as Operating & Maintenance and Concession Agreements

- PMP or CFA certification (or progress toward) is a plus; commitment to continuous improvement and familiarity with modern management tools

- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to handle multiple assignments accurately and on time, solve problems, and effectively engage stakeholders through clear presentations and written materials

Additional Details

- This role is eligible for our hybrid in-office work policy

- Must be available to travel domestically up to 10%, including occasional overnight trips

- Must possess a valid U.S. driver’s license/clean driving record; for the ability to drive to site locations

- Demonstrates a strong work ethic as a self-starter with a high level of organization and meticulous attention to detail

- Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies

Compensation

Salary Range: $61,400 – $94,070 USD annually.

This represents the average expected pay range for a qualified candidate.

ENGIE complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws. Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography, experience, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors.

In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for a competitive bonus / incentive plan.

Your Talent Acquisition Partner can share more specific information regarding the benefits or the salary for the position based on the work location.

At ENGIE, we take your well-being seriously. Our comprehensive benefits package includes options for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, ESPP, generous paid time off including wellness days, holidays and leave programs. We also help you plan for retirement by offering a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match. But that's not all – we're dedicated to the health and happiness of your entire family, offering supplemental benefits for full time employees that enhance emotional and physical well-being through all stages of life from family forming to caregiver benefits. Explore our benefits package to see how we can support you. Learn more.

Why ENGIE?

ENGIE North America isn’t just participating in the Zero-Carbon Transition, we’re leading it! Join us as we develop energy that is renewable, efficient, and accessible to everyone.

In 2020 The University of Iowa (UI) entered a 50-year, trailblazing partnership with the University of Iowa Energy Collaborative (UIEC), a joint venture between ENGIE, Meridiam, and Hannon Armstrong, to operate, maintain and enhance the university’s Utility System. As the founding member of this joint venture, ENGIE designs, builds, operates, and maintains the energy infrastructure delivering safe, reliable, cost-effective, and sustainable energy solutions in producing and distributing steam, electricity, chilled water, and domestic water to the main campus in Iowa City, Iowa and a nearby satellite campus.

ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are firmly committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

If you need assistance with this application or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at ENGIENA-ENGIEHR@ENGIE.com. This email address is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry regarding positions or application status.

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role at any time.

The safety of our employees is our number one priority. All employees at ENGIE have both a duty and the authority to STOP WORK if unsafe acts are observed.

Business Unit: LEI RoW

Division: LEI RoW - Northam

Legal Entity: ENGIE North America Inc.

Professional Experience: Skilled ( >3 experience <15 years)

Education Level: Bachelor's Degree

Why this matters to us

Our organisation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We offer reasonable accommodations upon request for individuals with disabilities.