Project Controls Analyst

Posted 13 Days Ago
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Oakland, CA
115K-130K Annually
Mid level
Information Technology • Business Intelligence • Consulting
The Role
As a Project Controls Analyst, you will manage the scope, cost, and schedule for large construction projects. Your responsibilities include financial forecasting, project scheduling, variance analysis, contract execution, stakeholder communication, and risk management to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
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TD Thornton is a premier consulting firm specializing in project management and project controls solutions. We have a strong on-boarding and training program which sets our people up for success. All are welcome to apply especially those with engineering, construction management, business analytics, scheduling and project management backgrounds as well as anyone who truly enjoys teamwork.

 

Job Overview

Sector: Electric Utilities
Seniority: Mid
Location: Oakland


As the project controls analyst, you will be responsible for controlling the scope, cost and schedule for a portfolio of large construction projects. Under general direction, you will exercise your judgment and be responsible for all aspects of project governance. Projects typically have a multi-year duration, and some may be high profile. The position requires skills in managing cross-functional, multi-location project teams using cutting edge project management methodologies.

 

Your Day-to-Day Activities:

Plan and Organize

· Input financial forecast data and provide analysis using software like SAP and Primavera P6

· Create and maintain project schedules— define activities, work breakdown structures, predecessors, successors, resources, and baselines

· Support project manager in preparation of business cases, contingency releases, and management of project budgets within established project governance rules

· Develop, monitor, and update cash flow projections

 

Analyze

· Analyze and report on variances for project cost and schedule

· Create and maintain Excel-like spreadsheets for reporting and analysis

· Measure the progress of activities and milestones in project schedules

 

Execute

· Assist with the execution and administration of contracts, process change orders, and validate and perform accruals

· Support meetings or calls with project team members and stakeholders

· Support project manager in holding team members accountable to action items

 

Communicate

· Prepare and present timely updates to project manager and analyst supervisor

· Keep all stakeholders informed of project developments through meeting minutes, action logs, and status reports


Manage Risk

· Support the project team in identifying, resolving, and tracking risks

· Escalate risks and issues to find ways to keep projects on schedule and on budget

 

You’ll be prepared for this job if you have…

· A Bachelor’s degree

· Three plus years of work experience

· Experience with project scheduling and financial analysis

· Good verbal and written communication skills

 

You’ll stand out if you have…

· Experience with Oracle Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project

· Experience with SAP, NetSuite, or Sage

· Experience with Unifier or Project Wise project management software

· Project Management Professional (PMP) or similar certification

· A fondness for taking ownership and a willingness to lead

· A strong commitment to quality and attention to detail

· A passion for training

Compensation & Benefits

- A Competitive Base Salary

- Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

- Health Savings Accounts (HSA's)

- 401(k) with a Company Match

- Annual Bonus

- Tuition Reimbursement

- Paid Parental Leave

- Flexible Spending Account


About TD Thornton

Since 2005, TD Thornton has been helping our clients bridge organizational gaps by providing best-in-class consulting services and staff augmentation. Whether we are part of the contractor’s team or serving as an owner’s representative, we offer a wide spectrum of construction management support services to help our clients mitigate risks and deliver successful project outcomes. We believe our diversity is part of our strength and are proud to be a woman–owned and minority-owned company.


Learn more about us at www.tdthornton.com and on LinkedIn.

Top Skills

Microsoft Project
NetSuite
Primavera P6
Sage
SAP
The Company
Sunnyvale, California
43 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 2005

What We Do

Founded in 2005, TD Thornton is a specialized consulting firm that helps our clients bridge any organizational gaps that might be holding them back. We offer a wide spectrum of project management services—from project controls, scheduling and estimating, to program management and software implementation—all designed to overcome business obstacles, enable better strategic decisions, and create smooth, efficient processes.

When we team up with a client to move their project forward, we bring a passion for success and a deep bench of professionals who know how to move the needle.

We are looking for enthusiastic, high-energy people with a passion for problem solving, teamwork and having fun. We believe in a company culture that fosters creativity, fearlessness, adventurous learning, personal growth and balance. Our employees enjoy the opportunity to work for Fortune 500 clients and alongside many of the top consulting firms in the world. TD Thornton provides a fast-paced, start-up environment where ingenuity, excellence and leadership are encouraged and rewarded

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