[Hiring] Project Controls Analyst @PMA Consultants Careers

Role Description

The Project Controls Analyst is responsible for supporting cost management and schedule control functions across a wide range of engineering and construction projects. This role involves:

• Collecting cost and schedule data
• Updating project forecasts
• Analyzing trends and variances
• Supporting what-if scenario analysis
• Preparing detailed and summary project controls reports

Working both independently and collaboratively, this individual ensures that project performance is monitored and communicated effectively, while identifying opportunities for cost and schedule optimization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, business, analytics, economics, or a related field required.
• 2+ years of experience in developing, maintaining, tracking, and analyzing project or program schedules, milestones, deliverables, and performance data required.
• Experience supporting project controls, program controls, operational planning, schedule forecasting, progress tracking, and/or variance analysis required.
• Working knowledge of Oracle Primavera P6 and CPM scheduling principles required.
• Experience with forecasting, what-if scenario analysis, risk and issue management, and root-cause analysis required.
• Advanced Excel, Power BI, Business Intelligence, Python, Alteryx, or other data analytics experience preferred.
• Experience with process improvement methodologies such as Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen, Agile, or SCRUM preferred.
• Experience developing program dashboards, performance reporting frameworks, workflow tracking, and automated reporting solutions preferred.

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits
• Wellness programs for you and your family
• Career development opportunities to advance your professional goals
• Comprehensive benefits, including medical, prescription, dental, vision, time off with pay, 401(k) with company match, life, disability, and professional development reimbursement for qualifying employees