Project Controls Analyst

Welcome to United Utility Services, a dynamic player in the electric utility industry. As a trailblazer, we provide comprehensive and innovative offerings that bolster power infrastructure investments across the U.S. We proudly serve as the parent company to industry-leading utility service contractors specializing in transmission, substation, distribution, and grid hardening projects. Our Core Values are clear and simple: Safety, Quality, Integrity, and Professionalism. At United Utility Services, we craft power delivery solutions – built safe, engineered smart, and driven by what customers demand – fueling communities with reliable energy.

About the role

As a Project Controls Analyst at UU, you will play a crucial role in the successful execution of our diverse and transformative projects. The successful candidate will work within stakeholders. The Project Management Office coordinates/collaborates with other functional departments of the organization, providing schedule and cost controls, data capture and analytics, along with process improvement and tools development for all projects. The Project Controls Analyst will work collaboratively on cross-functional project teams to provide controls functions for assigned projects throughout the entire duration of the project life cycle. Your impact on the business will be significant, as you will work collaboratively with various teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Work with Project team and Accounting to drive monthly close, to ensure cost and revenue accruals, and revenue adjustments are prepared and processed in a timely manner, in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Upon close, extract actuals data against forecast/budget/guidance to complete variance analysis for relevant time periods.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to develop Estimate at Completion (EAC) template and forecast.
• Identify potential risks and opportunities as a part of recurring forecast analysis and communicate them to stakeholders.
• Support process improvement initiatives to make effective changes in the area of financial systems, project financial control and reporting, and financial dashboarding.
• Perform analytical review and arithmetic checks of cost reporting documentation.
• Prepare accurate and complete variance analysis and reporting.
• Prepare/Support Internal Project Review presentations for management.
• Monitor costs and manpower on a weekly basis ensuring that actuals are within budget and charged to the correct job number.
• Assist with the preparation, processing, and tracking of contract Change Orders.
• Proactively lead the weekly/monthly Project Status Report (PSR) for Internal and External stakeholders.
• Ensure invoices are billed in accordance with contract requirements and reconcile billings (address open issues immediately).
• Process cost transfers as required.
• Prepare ad hoc reports as requested.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Project or Construction Management, Engineering or in related field, or bachelor’s degree equivalency with practical experience and knowledge of relevant technical systems.
• 2+ years of project scheduling experience is preferred.
• 2+ years of project cost controls experience.

Skills

• Detail-oriented individuals who will proactively pursue and investigate underlying details of information being reported in order to construct a comprehensive understanding of project-related risks/issues.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders to diagnose and solve problems within limited time frames.
• Highly capable of working constructively and maintaining good relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Efficient at data capture and analysis exercises using various enterprise systems.
• Proficiency in Primavera Project Planner (P6).
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel.

Nice-to-haves

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Certified Cost Professional (CCP) or Earned Value Professional (EVP) designation.
• Master's degree in engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options where applicable.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Short and long-term disability.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $72,800.00. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the role.

Location: Canton, MS