Senior Project Controls Analyst

Primary Job Title

Senior Project Controls Analyst

Alternate or Related Job Titles

• Project Controls Specialist
• Senior Scheduler (P6)
• Cost & Schedule Analyst

Location

Fresno, CA

Local Candidates Only within Service Territory

Local Candidates Only within service territory

Onsite Flexibility

Hybrid (2–4 times per month in office or field sites)

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 12 months
• Start: As Soon As Possible
• Pay Rate: $70 – $80/hr
• Travel: May expense work‑related travel/training with prior manager approval
• Equipment: Client‑provided laptop; vendor must supply safety PPE and cellphone

Job Summary

The Senior Project Controls Analyst supports cost, schedule, forecasting, and reporting activities for Electric Operations projects. This role requires strong Primavera P6
, cost analysis expertise, and deep familiarity with Project Controls functions. The analyst collaborates with Project Managers, engineering teams, and stakeholders to ensure project accuracy, timely reporting, and compliance with utility policies, regulatory standards, and financial requirements.

Schedule Development & Analysis

• Develop project schedules and cash flow/forecast plans in coordination with Project Managers and functional teams.
• Attend project/job kickoff meetings and perform field walk‑downs.
• Create, maintain, and update project schedules; monitor milestones and risks.
• Participate in project status meetings; collect progress data and revise schedules accordingly.
• Maintain order groups and schedule plans using tools such as SAP Project System, SAP Work Management, MS Project, P6 Maxavera
  .

Cost Plan Development & Analysis

• Use schedule and cost plans to assess project achievability.
• Create and update monthly forecast budgets; prepare cost and schedule status reports.
• Analyze variances and recommend corrective actions.
• Support GRC/FERC requests; ensure cost responses are accurate and stakeholder‑approved.
• Prepare journal entries, process goods receipts, and maintain accurate financial data.
• Interface with engineering, planning teams, and related software systems.

Project Documentation & Reporting

• Verify attainment of schedule/cost milestones and document findings.
• Maintain scope change, contingency release, change order, and journal entry logs.
• Maintain electronic project files per EDMS and company documentation standards.
• Provide monthly reports including variance analysis and executive‑level summaries.
• Support post‑job critiques and continuous improvement initiatives.

Central Data Management – Quality & Analysis

• Prepare and deliver weekly/monthly project management reports and scorecards.
• Validate data sets and ensure reporting accuracy.
• Support ad hoc cost analyses and department reporting.
• Lead or participate in process improvement projects.

Central Financial Analysis – Budget & Forecasting

• Prepare weekly/monthly budget and cycle forecast reports using SAP/BW, EPM, and related tools.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to develop new reporting across financial cycles.
• Summarize forecast variance explanations for leadership review.
• Maintain and post all performance and forecast reports to Project Management systems.

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5 years as a Project Controls Analyst
  , OR 7 years utility experience (electric/gas T&D, planning, finance, construction, project management),
  OR 8 years related external experience.
• CAPM or PMP certification required.

Nice-to-Have Experience

• Experience with SAP Work Management, Controlling Orders, Planning Orders, BW, Analysis for Office
  .
• Risk management and earned value analysis (EVA).
• Construction management or utility operations experience.
• Knowledge of Unifier, Project Wise, Heavy Bid
  .
• Strong mathematical, forecasting, and budgeting skills.

Required Skills

• Expert Primavera P6 scheduling
• Strong project controls knowledge
• Advanced Excel, Access, and SAP/BW proficiency

Preferred Skills

• Ability to interpret multiple data sources for decision‑making
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to work independently and meet strict deadlines
• Strong financial, analytical, and forecasting acumen

Additional Skills

• Document management in EDMS
• Cost…