Project Controls Analyst

United Utility Services; New Orleans (LA); Remote; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

HSA and FSA options where applicable

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Short and long-term disability

Job summary

United Utility Services is seeking a Project Controls Analyst to coordinate cost controls, scheduling, and reporting for power delivery projects. The role supports the finance team in delivering accurate forecasts and insightful analyses.

Remote-friendly position with strong collaboration across project managers and accounting. Requires a BS in a related field and 2+ years of project scheduling and cost controls experience; salary range is $95,000–$110,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented with ability to investigate underlying details of information to understand project risks and issues.
• Ability to work with multiple stakeholders to diagnose and solve problems within tight time frames.
• Proficiency in enterprise systems and data capture for cost controls and scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Drive monthly close and variance analysis with project teams.
• Develop EAC templates and forecasts with project managers.
• Identify risks and opportunities and communicate to stakeholders.
• Support process improvements in financial systems, project controls, and dashboards.
• Perform variance analyses and prepare internal project reviews.
• Monitor costs and manpower; ensure charges align with budgets.

Skills

Detail oriented

Stakeholder collaboration

Data analysis

Excel proficiency

Primavera P6

Problem solving

Risk management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Project or Construction Management, Engineering or related field

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-centered Power Delivery Construction and Engineering solutions.

The salary range for this position is $95,000.00-110,000.00

Date Posted: 10/7/2026 Minimum Date Posted: 10/12/2026

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

Remote

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.

Key Info

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.

Application Deadline

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.

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