Sr. Project Controls Finance Analyst
Listed on 2026-10-03
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Engineering
Lead project financial controls for high-impact power engineering projects — shaping budgets, forecasts, and insights while growing your career s position is available at any Ampirical office, including locations in San Ramon, CA;
Boise, ;
Covington / Metairie LA;
Remote
About Ampirical At Ampirical, we're shaping the future of the power grid with precision, innovation, and purpose. Just as the ampere is the foundation of electric current, Ampirical is a core force driving the energy sector forward. We focus on quality, forward-thinking solutions, and empowering our team to grow and thrive. We don’t just build projects - we build careers. If you’re looking for a place where your contributions matter and your professional development is supported every step of the way, we’d love to meet you.
PMO Department Overview:
The Engineering PMO Department provides the structure and oversight that support Ampirical’s engineering teams in delivering high-quality power delivery projects. The department manages scope, schedule, budget, and risk while ensuring compliance with contractual, regulatory, and industry standards. Serving as a central hub for coordination, communication, and project controls, the PMO drives consistency, accountability, and smooth execution across all engineering projects.
Role:
Sr. Project Controls Finance Specialist Ampirical is seeking a Sr. Project Controls Finance professional to support high-impact engineering projects that power communities across the United States. In this role, you’ll partner closely with Project Managers, Engineering Leads, and cross-functional teams to provide financial oversight, strategic guidance, and project controls expertise across a diverse portfolio of power engineering projects.
What You’ll Do:- Lead financial planning and analysis across multiple engineering projects, including budgets, forecasts, and earned value reporting
- Develop and manage engineering budgets, work breakdown structures, portfolio forecasts, and cash flow models
- Review project cost and schedule performance, identify deviations, and recommend corrective actions
- Maintain accurate project data in the ERP system and build advanced dashboards and reports in Power BI
- Evaluate and document subcontractor claims, change requests, disputes, and cost modifications while mitigating financial and contractual risk
- Translate awarded bids into detailed project budgets, ensuring alignment between scope, assumptions, and cost structure
- Apply statistical, trend, and variance analysis to improve forecasting accuracy and decision-making
- Mentor team members on project financial management, reporting best practices, and analytical tools
- Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve schedule, scope, budget, and performance challenges
- Monitor client satisfaction and identify opportunities to enhance service delivery
- Lead peer review processes to ensure accuracy, consistency, and adherence to quality standards
- Support continuous improvement of project control systems, tools, and procedural frameworks
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree from an accredited college/university and a minimum of 10 years of experience in projects controls (preferably in the utility engineering industry) OR Associates Degree from an accredited college/university and minimum of 12 years of experience in projects controls (preferably in the utility engineering industry) OR High School / GED and a minimum of 12 years of experience in projects controls (preferably in the utility engineering industry)
Qualification:
- Familiarity with P6 scheduling software is a plus Experience in the utility engineering industry
- Expert proficiency in Microsoft Excel; strong skills in Word, PowerPoint, and ERP systems
- Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to interpret complex data
- A proactive, inquisitive, highly organized professional who thrives in both independent and collaborative environments
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