Senior Project Controls Analyst

Colonial Pipeline is the largest refined products pipeline in the United States, transporting more than 100 million gallons of gasoline, diesel fuel, home heating oil, jet fuel and other products per day to over 50 million Americans.

We’re seeking a Senior Project Controls Analyst to play a critical role in driving the successful delivery of our project portfolio. This role partners with Project Managers, Program Managers, Finance, and Technical Services leadership to provide expert guidance in project controls, financial forecasting, reporting and governance.

• Project Financial Management & Controls: Lead the development and execution of financial controls for large‑scale projects. Monitor budgets, perform monthly budget vs. actual analyses, develop EAC/ETC forecasts, identify financial risks, manage accruals, reconciliations, payroll allocations, close‑out activities and ensure proper financial treatment of estimates, purchases, and material management.
• Project Performance & Reporting: Track and report project performance, providing real‑time insights across the portfolio. Partner with PMs to ensure accurate performance reporting and corrective action planning. Prepare detailed updates for leadership with a focus on financial progress and alignment to organizational goals. Support enterprise‑wide financial reporting and PMO requests.
• Governance, Collaboration & Process Improvement: Develop centralized project governance, reporting, and resource management tools. Champion project controls best practices across teams and departments. Support annual capital/expense planning and budgeting cycles. Identify opportunities to streamline project management processes and tools. Provide leadership, training, and expertise to team members and stakeholders.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Project Management, or a related field from an accredited institution (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Ideally 10+ years of analytical experience, preferably in construction management, finance, or accounting.
• Ideally 8+ years’ experience of project financial management on projects of $5MM+.
• Ideally 5+ years of fiscal responsibility for projects $10MM+ – Oil & Gas industry experience required.
• PMP certification (preferred but not required).
• Strong analytical and organizational capabilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency with project management and reporting tools.
• Detail‑oriented with a proactive approach to problem‑solving.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Commitment to consistently adhere to policies and procedures and to demonstrate the Company’s core values of Respect, Accountability, Innovation, Safety, and Excellence.
• Self‑motivated, strong work ethic, and eager to grow with the company.

• Competitive salary and annual incentive bonuses.
• Retirement plans and insurance coverage.
• Comprehensive Total Rewards program.

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Colonial Pipeline is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other reason prohibited by federal, state or local law.