Project Controls Analyst

The Project Controls Analyst provides comprehensive cost management and forecasting support across project phases, with a strong focus on pharmaceutical capital projects. This position supports portfolio-level capital planning and monthly forecasting for large-scale pharma clients, including labs, R&D, and GMP facility investments. The role includes developing and maintaining cost control systems, analyzing financial data, preparing executive-level reports, and supporting decision-making for high-impact capital programs.

A solid understanding of pharmaceutical project life cycles and capital expenditure planning is essential.

• Develops and implements cost control procedures, documents, and tools tailored to pharmaceutical CAPEX environments.
• Reviews and interprets contract documents to define cost obligations and align client deliverables.
• Maintains summary and detailed cost progress reports across multiple pharmaceutical capital projects.
• Prepares and updates project cash flow forecasts and cost performance reports for PMO and finance leads.
• Performs cost variance analysis and root cause identification for CAPEX portfolios.
• Integrates progress updates and develops recommendations for forecast alignment.
• Supports what-if scenarios and financial planning simulations for multi-project capital portfolios.
• Collaborates with project managers, construction teams, and financial stakeholders across pharma programs.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, finance, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in project controls, cost engineering, or financial forecasting in a capital project environment.
• Experience with pharmaceutical or biotech project portfolios is highly preferred.
• Proficiency with cost control systems (e.g., Excel, Power BI, SAP, Primavera, etc.).
• Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working in client-facing roles or matrixed project teams.

$69,873 - $126,268 a year

The salary range for this position is $69,873 - $126,268. A hired employee will be placed within this salary range based on a variety of legitimate business reasons, including but not limited to the individual’s scope of relevant experience and geographic location.

Physical:
Standing or sitting for long periods; must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times and spend extended hours in front of a computer screen.

Cognitive:
Problem-solving, written, and verbal communication skills; computer and software skills; and ability to read and interpret text online or in printed form.

At PMA, employee well-being is a daily priority. We offer a combination of workplace options that include a PMA office location; work-from-home; or a client site. Wherever we work, we openly share knowledge as we believe that collaboration with peers improves our work product and that pursuing subject matter expertise is a lifelong endeavor.

We are committed to a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion. We affirm and respect diverse backgrounds and opinions because we believe they yield the best solutions for our clients. We promote emotional intelligence and trust by nurturing these values within our new hires.

We encourage staff to develop rewarding, long-term careers at PMA, and we implement formal leadership development programs that help you attain your goals. At PMA, shared success is a core value. Every employee who contributes is recognized, celebrated, and rewarded. We look for self-driven candidates eager to assume responsibility and join a community of respect founded on collaboration and accountability, not titles.

If you aim to transform the project management practice toward continuous improvement of project outcomes, the profession, and yourself, PMA looks forward to warmly welcoming you to our team.

We offer competitive pay and benefits, wellness programs for you and your family, and career development opportunities to advance your professional goals.

As a PMA professional, you will be empowered to make timely and effective decisions and significant daily contributions to complex facets of…