Utility Development Project Controls Analyst

About the role

The Utility Development Project Controls Analyst will oversee the project controls functional area for utility construction projects, ensuring effective planning, monitoring, and execution of projects within budget and schedule constraints. This role will work closely with Program/Project Managers, Project Engineers, Project Control Manager and other stakeholders (internal and external) to develop and maintain accurate forecasts, monitor project performance, and support data-driven decision making across the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze project data to support preparation and maintenance of projects cost reports, forecasts, variance analysis, and project KPI dashboards under the direction of the Project Controls Manager and/or Program and Project Managers.
• Track actual costs, commitments, and progress against approved budget baselines. Includes reviewing cost summary reports in designated software (i.e., E Builder, ACC) for substation projects, variance analysis, and offset negative variance analysis via budget transfers as directed by the PM's.
• Load budgets in designated software for new projects and allocate budget to cost items per the approved project budget estimate under the direction of the Project Controls Manager and Program/Project Manager.
• Assist with tracking project budget estimates, commitments, and expenditures.
• Support the Estimate at Completion (EAC) and cash flow forecast updates throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support change management process, including the review of change orders in designated software and potential financial impacts on projects.
• Aid in the preparation of capital projects funding requests.
• Analyze project data to identify trends, issues, and areas for improvement.
• Gather and analyze information and prepare dashboards and reports.
• Collaborate with program/project manager, engineering, procurement, and vendors to support execution certainty.
• Assist in the preparation of project closeout activities including final cost reconciliation, documentation and lessons learned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
• 1-3 years of data analytics experience in project controls, cost controls, scheduling, or construction management. Utility Construction support preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience supporting electric utility, energy, or infrastructure construction projects.
• Familiarity with high-voltage or medium-voltage electrical construction environments.
• Experience with Power BI and Tableau preferred.
• Experience with project controls systems such as E-Builder, ACC, or similar platforms.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong people skills – able to work effectively with multiple business groups, including program/project managers, vendors, network engineering within all levels of the organization, from senior leadership to support staff.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced project environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to independently manage deadlines.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and adapt to change in a growth-oriented environment.