Sr Project Controls Analyst

Job Overview

As a Sr. Project Controls Analyst with APTIM, you will work on project teams using expertise in forecasting, change management, cost management, project budget analysis, earn value analysis, risk management, proposal support, estimate development, cashflow and other financial reporting tools. You will lead in developing data structures and reporting tools and solutions for large and complex projects utilizing advanced Excel and Power BI knowledge.

You will be expected to present to all levels of management. Additionally, you will work directly in CPM Schedule software (Primavera) to create, update, and analyze project schedules.

This position primarily supports the Remediation and Technical Services contracts for the Department of War/Defense and the EPA. These projects include remediation in accordance with CERCLA superfund processes, and laboratory and sampling support. Prior experience with federal government contracting is preferred. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required. Proficiency in Primavera P6, including hands‑on scheduling and maintenance, is desirable. The applicant will be based in the San Diego, CA or Denver, CO office.

Periodic travel to project sites may be required.

• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly status reporting of project cost reports as required by contract.
• Perform periodic project job site audits and surveillance as required.
• Reconcile budget versus actual variances and identify drivers.
• Support/produce client invoicing per the contract.
• Perform and report monthly cash and billing forecasts.
• Use Microsoft Power BI to create graphical dashboards of Excel data for management presentations or project‑specific data management and visualization solutions.
• Provide professional recommendations and/or implementation of correct actions.
• Manage financial aspects at the program level.
• Perform independent assessments of project processes and work product.
• Manage and consolidate joint venture financial data.
• Update schedules for accurate progress measurement and remaining duration either directly or with earned value tracking system data.
• Maintain resource load schedules.
• Input and document scope change activities into the schedule.
• Transform project estimating budget data into the cost breakdown structure and initiate cost reporting tools/reports.
• Prepare, process, and track change orders to ensure cost report budgets remain current.
• Analyze and forecast key cost categories by cost code.
• Manage earned value data, CPM schedule data, and risk/contingency data in developing a holistic picture of project performance.
• Perform monthly accrual of project costs and revenue for accrual‑based accounting and forecast development.
• Develop and present cost status and forecast reports to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Facilitate/lead risk workshops, manage the risk register, identify potential project risks, and develop mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate with project managers and other team members to ensure accurate and timely reporting of project status and performance metrics.
• Establish and maintain project documentation and records, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Negotiate contracts and agreements with vendors, subcontractors, and other external parties to secure the necessary periodic reporting data for cost status and forecasting.
• Interface directly in CPM schedule software to extract data, perform routine updating/progressing tasks, and create basic project schedules.

• Demonstrated ability to use technical concepts and industry‑standard project management tools and techniques to effectively coordinate project control activities and functions to creatively and effectively solve complex problems and identify correlated data to inform decision making.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• AACE and/or PMI certification.
• Understands the basic grammar/concepts of multiple professional disciplines and can work across discipline‑siloed teams to solve complex interrelated problems.
• Ability to visualize and…