Project Controller / Cost Analyst

find-talent; Allentown (Lehigh County); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Strong benefits

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

A leading utility services company in Allentown, PA is seeking a Project Controller / Cost Analyst to oversee financial management for Transmission & Distribution projects. The ideal candidate will have 3-7 years of experience in project cost controls and financial analysis, along with a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. This hybrid role requires 2-3 days a week in the office. Competitive compensation and career growth opportunities within a collaborative environment are offered.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of experience in project controls with a strong focus on cost management.
• Experience supporting utility, transmission & distribution, or infrastructure projects preferred.
• Familiarity with Earned Value Management (EVM) and cost forecasting methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Manage project budgets, forecasts, and cost tracking across multiple projects.
• Perform cost variance analysis and financial reporting.
• Support project billing, invoicing, and change order management.

Skills

Project cost controls

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial analysis

Strong analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Finance, or related field

Tools

Excel

SAP

Oracle

JDE

Job description

FindTalent is seeking a Project Controller / Cost Analyst to support financial oversight, cost management, and project controls for Transmission & Distribution (T&D) projects in the Allentown, PA area. This is a hybrid position, requiring 2–3 days in the office per week, with the remainder remote.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project cost controls, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis, supporting large-scale utility or infrastructure projects. This role is critical in ensuring projects are delivered on budget and aligned with financial objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage project budgets, forecasts, and cost tracking across multiple T&D projects.
• Perform cost variance analysis, earned value management (EVM), and financial reporting.
• Support project billing, invoicing, and change order management.
• Collaborate with project managers, schedulers, and field teams to ensure accurate cost data and reporting.
• Analyze project financial performance and provide insights for cost optimization and risk mitigation.
• Maintain and update cost control systems, reports, and dashboards.
• Assist with contract review and ensure financial compliance with project requirements.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Finance, or related field preferred.
• 3–7 years of experience in project controls with a strong focus on cost management / financial analysis.
• Experience supporting utility, transmission & distribution, or infrastructure projects preferred.
• Proficiency in Excel, and experience with cost management systems such as SAP, Oracle, JDE, or similar.
• Familiarity with Earned Value Management (EVM) and cost forecasting methodologies.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work 2–3 days per week in the Allentown office and collaborate in a hybrid environment.

Why Apply?

Join a team delivering high-impact utility and infrastructure projects in a collaborative, performance-driven environment. This role offers competitive compensation, strong benefits, and long-term career growth within project controls and financial management.