Project Control Analyst

Finezi Inc.; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 110,208 - 137,760; Part time

Job summary

A technology services firm is seeking an experienced Project Controls Analyst / Project Scheduler to support its multi-year Propel Program. Candidates should have over 7 years of experience in project scheduling and proficiency in Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project. The role involves creating and maintaining project schedules, tracking progress, and ensuring schedule accuracy. Strong analytical skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks are essential. This is a contract position based in Oakland, California with a pay range of $80.00/hr - $100.00/hr.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Project Scheduling / Project Controls / PMO roles.
• Hands-on experience with Primavera P6 or MS Project.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills (Excel required).

Responsibilities

• Create, maintain, monitor, and analyze detailed project schedules.
• Track and report schedule progress and variances across workstreams.
• Ensure accuracy of schedules and resource loading.

Skills

Strong proficiency in Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project

Data analysis

Planning and reporting

Organizational skills

Time management

Multitasking skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering, Construction, Computer Science, Business Administration, or MIS

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office Suite

Power BI

Power Apps

Job description

This range is provided by Finezi Inc. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Finezi Inc. is seeking an experienced Project Controls Analyst / Project Scheduler (Expert) to support its multi‑year Propel Program, a large‑scale enterprise and IT transformation initiative migrating from SAP ECC to SAP S/4HANA.

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Base pay range

$80.00/hr - $100.00/hr

Top Skills Required

• Strong proficiency in Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project
• Strong data analysis, planning, and reporting capabilities.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and multitasking skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Create, maintain, monitor, and analyze detailed project schedules aligned with PG&E standards and best practices.
• Track and report schedule progress, variances, and forecasts across multiple workstreams.
• Ensure accuracy of schedules, milestones, metrics, and resource loading.
• Coordinate schedules, task updates, meetings, and distribution of reports.
• Develop and maintain Work Breakdown Structures (WBS).
• Identify critical path activities and perform what‑if and scenario analysis.
• Track schedule baselines and develop mitigation and contingency plans.
• Maintain and manage project risk registers.
• Support cross‑functional coordination to identify issues and drive resolution.
• Develop conceptual models and business capability traceability matrices.
• Support PMs with planning, forecasting, and performance reporting.

Required Skills & Experience

• 7+ years of experience in Project Scheduling / Project Controls / PMO roles.
• Hands‑on experience with Primavera P6 or MS Project.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills (Excel required).
• Experience managing multiple concurrent tasks with changing priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Experience handling confidential project documentation.

Preferred / Desired Skills

• Experience supporting large enterprise or IT transformation programs.
• ERP implementation experience (SAP preferred).
• Understanding of Waterfall and Agile methodologies.
• Financial acumen and labor/resource forecasting experience.
• Experience with Power BI / Power Apps.
• Experience with SharePoint or similar document management tools.
• Experience with strong PowerPoint and presentation development skills.

Tools & Technologies

• Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project
• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• MS Teams, SharePoint
• Power BI / Power Apps (preferred)

Educationkka & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering, Construction, Computer Science, Business Administration, or MIS.
• Working knowledge of financial and accounting concepts.

Equipment

• PG&E laptop will be provided.
• Fully equipped workstation for onsite work.
• For remote days, home workstation setup is contractor’s responsibility (excluding PG&E laptop).

Seniority Level

Executive

Employment Type

Contract

Job Function

Utilities