Project Controls Analyst

Summit Underground Services

Canton (MS)

On-site

USD 62,000 - 84,000

Full time

13 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA) / FSA

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Short and long-term disability

Job summary

United Utility Services in Canton, MS is seeking a Project Controls Analyst to support cost controls, scheduling, and analytics across diverse utility construction projects. The role collaborates with Project Management and Accounting to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of scheduling and cost controls experience, strong Excel skills, and proficiency in Primavera P6, with a BS in a related field.

Qualifications

Detail-oriented with proactive pursuit of underlying details to assess project risks.
Ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders to diagnose and solve problems under time pressure.
Strong interpersonal skills to maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Efficient data capture and analysis using enterprise systems.
Proficiency in Primavera P6.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Bachelor of Science in Project/Construction Management, Engineering, or related field, or degree equivalency.
2+ years of project scheduling experience.
2+ years of project cost controls experience.

Responsibilities

Drive monthly close with cost and revenue accruals and variance analysis.
Develop EAC templates and forecasts with project managers.
Identify risks and opportunities in forecast analyses.
Support process improvements for financial systems and dashboards.
Prepare variance analyses, internal project reviews and PSRs.
Monitor costs and manpower to ensure budgets and correct job numbers.
Process contract Change Orders and cost transfers.
Prepare ad hoc reports and assist with project status communications.
Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Stakeholder collaboration

Relationship management

Data capture and analysis

Scheduling experience

Cost controls experience

Education

Bachelor of Science in Project or Construction Management, Engineering or related field, or bachelor’s degree equivalency

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About Us

Welcome to United Utility Services, a dynamic player in the electric utility industry. As a trailblazer, we provide comprehensive and innovative offerings that bolster power infrastructure investments across the U.S. We proudly serve as the parent company to industry‑leading utility service contractors specializing in transmission, substation, distribution, and grid hardening projects. Our Core Values are clear and simple: Safety, Quality, Integrity, and Professionalism. At United Utility Services, we craft power delivery solutions – built safe, engineered smart, and driven by what customers demand – fueling communities with reliable energy. We are the best‑in‑class, trusted partner delivering customer‑centric Power Delivery Construction and Engineering solutions.

Date Posted: 8/4/2026 Minimum Date Posted: 8/12/2026

Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the role.

Benefits

medical, dental, and vision insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options where applicable
401(k) with company match
paid time off
company‑paid holidays
short and long‑term disability

Location

Canton, MS

The salary range for this position is $72,800.00

About The Role

As a Project Controls Analyst at UU, you will play a crucial role in the successful execution of our diverse and transformative projects. The successful candidate will work within stakeholders. The Project Management Office coordinates/collaborates with other functional departments of the organization, providing schedule and cost controls, data capture and analytics, along with process improvement and tools development for all projects. The Project Controls Analyst will work collaboratively on cross‑functional project teams to provide controls functions for assigned projects throughout the entire duration of the project life cycle. As frequent interaction and coordination will be required across various departments and personnel. Your impact on the business will be significant, as you will work collaboratively with various teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. Your expertise in project management, analysis, and coordination will directly contribute to the continued growth and success of our dynamic organization.

Key Responsibilities

Work with Project team and Accounting to drive monthly close, to ensure cost and revenue accruals, and revenue adjustments are prepared and processed in a timely manner, in accordance with established policies and procedures; Upon close, extract actuals data against forecast/budget/guidance to complete variance analysis for relevant time periods.
Collaborate with Project Managers develop Estimate at Completion (EAC) template and forecast.
Identify potential risks and opportunities as a part of recurring forecast analysis and communicate them to stakeholders.
Support process improvement initiatives to make effective changes in the area of financial systems, project financial control and reporting and financial dashboarding.
Perform analytical review and arithmetic checks of cost reporting documentation.
Prepare accurate and complete variance analysis and reporting.
Prepare/Support Internal Project Review presentations for management.
Monitor costs and manpower on a weekly basis ensuring that actuals are within budget and charged to the correct job number.
Assist with the preparation, processing and tracking of contract Change Order
Proactively Leads the weekly/monthly Project Status Report (PSR) for Internal and External stakeholders.
Ensures invoices are billed in accordance with contract requirements and reconciles billings (address open issues immediately).
Process cost transfers as required.
Prepares ad hoc reports as requested.
Other duties as assigned.

Key Qualifications

Detail‑oriented individuals who will proactively pursue and investigate underlying details of information begin reported in order to construct a comprehensive understanding of project related risks/issues.
Ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders to diagnosis and solve problems within limited time frames.
Highly capable of working constructively and maintaining good relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
Efficient at data capture and analysis exercises using various enterprise systems.
Proficiency in Primavera Project Planner (P6).
Advanced Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
Bachelor of Science in Project or Construction Management, Engineering or in related field, or bachelor’s degree equivalency with practical experience and knowledge of relevant technical systems
2+ years of project scheduling experience is preferred.
2+ Years of project cost controls experience.

Key Nice‑To‑Haves

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Certified Cost Professional (CCP) or Earned Value Professional (EVP) designation.
Master's degree in engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time; talk or hear; perform fine motor, hand, and finger skills in the use of a keyboard, telephone, or writing. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and reach with arms. We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive work environment, embracing diversity and promoting equal opportunities for all.

This posting will remain open for a minimum of five (5) calendar days. The Company reserves the right to extend or close the posting based on business needs and applicable policy requirements.

Important Information

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We do not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from third‑party recruiters or staffing firms. Resumes submitted without a signed, written agreement with the Company and outside the approved HR/Recruiter process will not be reviewed or considered, and the Company will not be responsible for any associated fees.

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Phone: 704-887-4925

Email: support@unitedutility.com

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