Project Controls Analyst - Project Execution
PTAG
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Qualifications
- 5+ years of project controls experience supporting capital infrastructure projects.
- Experience supporting Power Transmission & Distribution (T&D) and substation projects.
- Solid understanding of Earned Value Management (EVM) and project performance metrics.
Responsibilities
- Support the successful delivery of capital infrastructure projects through effective schedule management.
- Conduct cost analysis, forecasting, and budget tracking across project workstreams.
- Collaborate with project managers and stakeholders to align project plans.
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Job description
Are you ready to make an impact in the Power industry? Join PTAG, a leading Project Management Advisory & Services firm, recognized across North America for helping world-class clients deliver major capital projects successfully.
We are seeking a Project Controls Analyst to support our growing team in San Ramon / San Jose, California. In this role, you will play a key part in supporting the successful execution of complex power transmission, distribution, and substation infrastructure projects, working alongside experienced project professionals to drive cost, schedule, and performance excellence.
At PTAG, we help our clients plan, manage, and execute their most challenging projects with innovation, integrity, and collaboration.
Our mission is to help our clients achieve successful delivery and efficient operation of their capital projects.
Our vision is to support global leaders in the selection, planning, and execution of their major initiatives.
- Safety: The safety of our employees, suppliers, and clients is always the top priority.
- Collaboration: We build true partnerships with clients and service providers.
- Leadership: We elevate project performance through the application of best practices.
- Accountability: We take responsibility for every aspect of our engagements.
- Client Satisfaction: We strive for 100% satisfaction on every project.
- Integrity: We believe in open and transparent communication at all levels.
In this role, you will support the successful delivery of capital infrastructure projects through effective schedule management, cost control, and performance reporting.
- Develop and maintain integrated project schedules using Primavera P6
- Monitor schedule progress, identify critical path impacts, and perform schedule updates
- Support schedule analysis including forecasting, variance identification, and milestone tracking
- Perform cost analysis, forecasting, and budget tracking across project workstreams
- Support Estimate at Completion (EAC) and Estimate to Complete (ETC) processes
- Track project expenditures and support cost reporting aligned with project budgets
- Support Earned Value Management (EVM) processes including CPI/SPI performance analysis
- Prepare weekly and monthly project performance reports, including dashboards, KPIs, progress curves, and cost/schedule trends
- Provide data-driven insights to support project decision-making
- Collaborate with Project Managers, engineering teams, contractors, and stakeholders to align project plans, progress updates, and forecasts
- Support integrated project controls processes across schedule, cost, risk, and change management
- Support change control processes, evaluating impacts to project scope, cost, and schedule
- Assist with risk identification, analysis, and contingency planning
- Maintain documentation supporting project controls governance and reporting requirements
To succeed in this role, you bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or a related discipline
- 5+ years of project controls experience supporting capital infrastructure projects
- Experience supporting Power Transmission & Distribution (T&D) and substation projects
- Strong proficiency in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Excel
- Experience with cost management platforms such as SAP, EcoSys, Prism, or similar systems
- Solid understanding of Earned Value Management (EVM) and project performance metrics
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail capabilities
- Excellent communication and stakeholder collaboration skills
- Professional certifications such as PMP, AACEI (CCP, PSP), or similar
- Experience supporting utility or regulated infrastructure programs
- Familiarity with integrated project controls within large capital project environments
At PTAG, you’ll be part of a dynamic, growing consulting firm that values professional development, collaboration, and innovation.
Opportunity to work on major infrastructure and capital projects.
- Exposure to industry-leading clients and partners.
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
- Flexible work environment and opportunities for advancement.
- Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP).
- A culture that values safety, accountability, and excellence.
PTAG is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.
PTAG uses AI-enabled tools to support certain aspects of the recruitment process, including reviewing applications against job-related criteria. These tools are used to assist our recruiters. All hiring decisions are made by PTAG recruiters and hiring managers.
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