Project Controls Analyst

Gleeds; Atlanta (GA); Presencial; USD 70.000 - 95.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Gleeds in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Project Controls Analyst to support planning, monitoring and reporting of major natural gas and utilities projects. You will work with project managers, cost managers, schedulers and client teams to ensure timely, accurate information for decision-making.

The role focuses on data analysis, trend identification, and maintaining controls systems, with responsibilities across cost, schedule, EAC, and reporting throughout the project lifecycle.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, Business, or PM.
• Experience in project controls, scheduling, or cost management.
• Strong Excel and data analysis skills.
• Experience with Power BI and ERP/project controls tools is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Support development and maintenance of project controls processes.
• Analyze data to identify trends, risks, and variances.
• Prepare project controls reports and dashboards.
• Support cost, schedule, EAC analysis and forecasting.
• Maintain databases and reporting tools.

Conocimientos

Project controls

Cost management

Scheduling

Forecasting

Excel

Power BI

P6/MS Project

Data analysis

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, Business, PM

Herramientas

Power BI

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

SAP

Descripción del empleo

About this opportunity

Location: Atlanta, GA

As a Project Controls Analyst, you will support the planning, monitoring and reporting of project performance across major natural gas and utilities projects. You will work closely with project managers, cost managers, schedulers and client teams to ensure accurate and timely project information is available to support effective decision-making.

The role will involve analyzing project data, identifying trends and variances, maintaining project controls systems and contributing to project reporting throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development, implementation and maintenance of project controls processes and procedures.
• Assist with project cost, schedule and performance monitoring across multiple projects and workstreams.
• Collect, validate and analyze project data to identify trends, risks, variances and areas requiring management attention.
• Prepare regular project controls reports, dashboards and management information for internal and client stakeholders.
• Support budget tracking, forecasting, actual cost reporting and Estimate at Completion (EAC) analysis.
• Assist with schedule monitoring, progress measurement and variance analysis.
• Support Earned Value Management (EVM) activities where applicable.
• Maintain project controls databases, reporting tools and project documentation.
• Work with project teams to ensure data is accurate, consistent and reported in a timely manner.
• Assist with change control, risk and opportunity tracking and impact assessments.
• Support the identification and escalation of project risks, trends and potential impacts to cost and schedule.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement and standardization of project controls processes and reporting.
• Participate in project and client meetings, providing relevant project controls information and analysis.
• Develop strong working relationships with clients, contractors, consultants and internal project teams.

Who we’re looking for:

Experience, Knowledge And Key Skills

• Experience in project controls, project management, cost management, planning, scheduling, financial analysis or a related discipline.
• Experience supporting infrastructure, utilities, energy, natural gas, engineering or construction projects is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex project information.
• Good understanding of project cost and schedule management principles.
• Experience with project reporting, forecasting and variance analysis.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including the ability to work with large datasets and develop reporting tools.
• Experience with Power BI, Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, SAP or other project controls/ERP systems is advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively within a fast-paced project environment.
• A proactive approach with the ability to identify issues and recommend solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, Business, Project Management or a related discipline preferred.
• Relevant project controls, scheduling, cost management or project management certifications are advantageous.

About us

Gleeds is a global property and construction consultancy with over 150 years of expertise, operating in 28 countries worldwide. From iconic landmarks to critical infrastructure, we drive innovation, sustainability and value, delivering transformative projects that shape communities and redefine the built environment.