Project Controls Analyst

Position Summary

PowerRise is seeking a highly organized and motivated dynamic Project Controls Analyst to support financial oversight and cost management on water utility infrastructure programs in Camden NJ. This remote role involves analyzing financial data, identifying trends, and providing actionable insights to improve operational performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and consolidation of budget templates, incorporating historical data, organizational changes, and business drivers
• Maintain cost control logs, change order registers, and contingency tracking sheets
• Process and validate contractor pay applications, purchase orders, and invoice packages for technical accuracy
• Aid in the development of project cost forecasts, including estimateatcompletion (EAC) and estimatetocomplete (ETC) projections
• Support the preparation and formatting of project status reports, dashboards, and presentations for various audiences
• Build and maintain the project schedule (often in tools like Primavera P6 or MS Project)
• Track progress against baseline and identify schedule slippage
• Coordinate with project managers/engineers to get accurate progress updates
• Calculate and track metrics like CPI (Cost Performance Index), SPI (Schedule Performance Index), CV, SV
• Produce earned value reports for management and clients
• Prepare regular status reports, dashboards, and executive summaries
• Analyze trends and variances and explain the "why" behind the numbers
• Support risk registers and risk/contingency analysis
• Maintain change management logs (scope, schedule, and cost changes)
• Resource loading and labor hour forecasting
• Support cash flow projections
• Help with what-if scenarios for schedule or budget changes

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Management Information Systems (MIS), or a related field
• 15 years of project controls, financial analysis, or related experience
• Working knowledge of project cost control principles: budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, change management
• Proficiency in MS Office, including Word, Excel, including pivot tables
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet recurring reporting deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to present financial data to nonfinancial stakeholders
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively within a team environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Trimble Unity Construct-based system, for project management, with workflows and processes
• Exposure to water utility rate structures, CIP program delivery, or state revolving fund (SRF) compliance requirements
• Experience supporting grant-funded infrastructure programs (WIFIA, ARPAW, EPA SRF)
• Familiarity with fundamental project management methodologies and common project management software (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, Asana)

Why Join PowerRise?

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunities for professional development, learning, and career advancement within a growing company
• A collaborative, supportive, and dynamic team environment where your contributions are valued
• Make a real difference by supporting critical projects that power our communities

To Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and a cover letter detailing their relevant administrative and project support experience to careers@thepowerrise.com. Please include "Project Control Analyst (Utility Projects) – Camden NJ" in the subject line.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

PowerRise is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees.