Project Controls Analyst, Rail + Transit

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

Do you want to be part of our project teams that work on high-profile transportation projects? Our Rail + Transit sector is seeking an experienced Project Controls Analyst to work on projects of various complexity with an emphasis on document management. This position will function in supporting compliance of contractual requirements, monitoring document control, and preparing key project performance data. The Project Controls Analyst supports group leaders in technical and support duties, allowing for the growth and development of the entire team.
The position will be associated with our Chicago or Kansas City office but also can work a hybrid arrangement from any of our offices located in the Central time zone.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

What You'll Do:

Document Control (50%)

• Perform overall document control and manage engineering flow of submittals and reviews.

• Assign and maintain metadata attributes and coding for project documents.

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

• Coordinate subconsultant documentation and ensure compliance with project requirements.

• Organize and attend project meetings; prepare draft agendas, action items, and minutes.

• Ensure adherence to contractual requirements and internal TYLin processes.

• Support project closeout activities, including documentation and tracking deliverables.

Financial Analysis & Project Controls (50%)

• Track project performance and regularly communicate updates to Project Managers

• Conduct project performance analysis including Earned Value, Cost Performance Index (CPI), Forecasting, Burn Rate, and Cost to Complete.

• Identify and implement improvements in project controls, templates, and reporting tools.

• Assist in financial reporting and variance analysis to support project decision-making.

• Collaborate with project teams to ensure accurate budgeting, forecasting, and financial tracking.

What You'll Bring:

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

• At least 4 years’ experience in Project Controls is required.

• Experience in Architecture/Engineering/Construction consulting industry is required.

• Experience in a PMO office is preferred but not required.

• Experience in a Project Accounting role is preferred but not required.

• Must have experience in contract management with exposure to subcontractor agreements.

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

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

• 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.

• Experience with ProjectWise software preferred but not required.

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

 

Additional Information

TYLin is committed to pay equity. As part of that commitment, we have provided the base compensation range of $80,000 - $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.