Project Controls Analyst

TD Thornton is a premier consulting firm specializing in project management and project control solutions. Our strong onboarding and training program sets our people up for success. All are welcome to apply, especially those with engineering, construction management, business analytics, scheduling, and project management backgrounds and anyone who truly enjoys teamwork. 

Job Overview 

Sector: Construction 

Seniority: Open to all levels 

Location: Freiburg, Germany

As the project controls analyst, you will support our construction project managers in consistently applying business processes, efficiency, and accounting principles for contractor purchase orders, field change orders, and invoice payments.

The successful candidate will provide complex analytical support and recommendations for material requests, scheduling, project status, work execution, and completion for transmission civil and telecom work across our service territory, using tools such as grid tactical tool, SAP, and other relevant software. 

Your Day-to-Day Activities: 

· Evaluate, assess, and improve data integrity or organizational processes and controls related to the fixed asset lifecycle. 

· Track project budgets, costs, and expenditures, and identify any deviations from the approved budget. 

· Work with project managers to forecast cost trends and potential overages. 

· Prepare and update regular cost reports, including earned value analysis, cost variance, and financial forecasts. 

· Assist in identifying potential risks to project timelines, costs, and scope. 

· Support the development of risk mitigation plans and track risks throughout the project lifecycle. 

· Gather, analyze, and interpret project data to identify trends and performance metrics. 

· Prepare comprehensive project performance reports for management, including progress, budget adherence, and risk status. 

· Provide recommendations to improve project efficiency and effectiveness. 

· Track and manage changes to the project's scope, schedule, and budget. 

· Ensure all changes are documented and approved according to project governance processes. 

· Collaborate with cross-functional teams (management, finance, procurement, construction, etc.) to ensure timely delivery of project objectives. 

· Communicate regularly with project managers, senior management, and stakeholders regarding project performance, issues, and updates. 

· Support in the preparation of presentations for project reviews and meetings. 

· Create reports based on an in-depth analysis of costs and scheduling.

· Provide analytical support to Managers, Supervisors, Project Managers, and field staff throughout all project and maintenance activities.

· Review and report contractor spending. 

· Pay contractor invoices through Coupa, SAP, and Supplier Portal. 

· Support Construction Project Managers, Procurement, and Contractors in reviewing and understanding the end-to-end request for proposal (RFP) process.

· Manage and prioritize tasks on multiple projects in a dynamic environment. 

· Communicate effectively both in writing and verbally.

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

· Two or more years of experience in technical skills and expertise in analyzing business issues, operations, resource requirements, and cost-control efforts 

· Proficiency using SAP is essential 

 You’ll stand out if you have… 

· Expert level knowledge of Microsoft Excel performing advanced functions such as XLOOKUPs, pivot tables, and power pivot. 

· Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, Outlook and ARIBA, Supplier Portal, or similar invoicing and purchase order software is desired 

· Experience with project management through matrixed employees/teams/vendors who are not direct reports but for which the incumbent has direct accountability to lead and achieve project objectives 

Compensation & Benefits 

- 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.