Project Controls Analyst

TD Thornton; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage

HSAs

401(k) with Company Match

Annual Bonus

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Parental Leave

FSAs

Paid holidays, sick, and vacation

Job summary

TD Thornton is seeking a Senior Project Controls Analyst in Santa Clara, CA, to oversee cost, schedule, and scope across major construction projects in the electric utilities sector. Hybrid work with in‑office days is required; the ideal candidate combines governance expertise with data‑driven reporting to senior leadership.

Responsibilities include creating detailed forecasts, dashboards, and governance documentation, while mentoring teams and ensuring quality control across programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, business, or related field.
• 4+ years of relevant experience in project controls or similar.
• Experience with Primavera P6, including dependencies, cost loading, and resource loading.
• Proficiency with SAP and financial forecasting.
• PMP or comparable certification.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project schedules using Primavera P6.
• Define work breakdown structures, dependencies, resource allocations, and baselines.
• Prepare financial forecasts and cash flow projections using SAP.
• Support project managers with budgets, contingencies, and business cases.
• Track cost and schedule variance and provide dashboards for management.
• Manage accruals, cost validation, and contract changes.
• Prepare executive presentations and maintain governance documentation.
• Facilitate project meetings and ensure timely follow‑up.

Skills

Project governance

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Mentoring

Quality assurance

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/construction management/business

PMP or comparable certification

Tools

Primavera P6

SAP

Job description

Job Overview

Title: Senior Project Controls Analyst

Sector: Electric Utilities

Seniority: Mid‑Senior

Location: Santa Clara, CA

Work Type: Hybrid (1‑2 days per week in office)

TD Thornton is seeking a highly skilled Senior Project Controls Analyst to oversee cost, schedule, and scope management across a portfolio of major construction projects in the electric utilities sector. This role requires strong analytical capabilities, project governance expertise, and the ability to manage cross‑functional project teams. The ideal candidate will play a key role in project performance reporting, financial forecasting, and communication with senior leadership.

Your Day‑to‑Day Activities

• Develop, monitor, and maintain project schedules using Primavera P6
• Define work breakdown structures, dependencies, resource allocations, and baselines
• Prepare financial forecasts and cash flow projections using SAP
• Support project managers with business cases, budget tracking, and contingency management
• Track and analyze project performance metrics for cost and schedule variance
• Prepare detailed reports, dashboards, and visualizations for management review
• Manage accruals, financial tracking, and cost validation activities
• Support contract administration and change order processes
• Create streamlined presentations for senior management
• Facilitate project meetings, ensuring timely follow‑up on key deliverables
• Maintain documentation in compliance with governance and audit standards
• Identify and assess project risks, escalating potential impacts to leadership as needed
• Provide clear, data‑driven updates to executives and stakeholders
• Maintain accurate project documentation, meeting minutes, and action logs

The Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, business, related field, or equivalent work experience
• 4+ years of relevant experience
• Experience with Primavera P6, including use of dependencies, cost loading, resource loading, and resource leveling
• Familiar with financial analysis, including accruals and forecasting
• Proficiency with SAP
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in utility construction or large‑scale infrastructure projects
• PMP or comparable certification
• Proven leadership and ownership mindset
• Strong attention to detail and quality assurance focus
• Interest in mentoring and professional development
• Excellent communication and analytical skills

Compensation & Benefits

• $100,000‑$130,000 annual salary
• Paid holiday, sick, and vacation time
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Annual Bonus
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible Spending Account (FSAs)

TD Thornton is a woman‑owned and minority‑owned company committed to diversity and inclusion.