Project Controls Analyst

Phillips Infrastructure; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Phillips Infrastructure is seeking a Project Controls Analyst to support budgeting, forecasting, and cost control across projects. You will analyze expenditures, monitor schedules, and prepare financial reports for management, partnering with project teams to drive cost efficiency.

The role requires strong analytical skills, proficiency with Excel (Power Query and Pivot Models), and experience with EVM concepts. A proactive, cross-functional collaborator mindset is essential for success.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in project controls or financial analysis in a project-driven environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Engineering, or related field.
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and ability to influence decisions with data.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and maintaining project budgets, forecasts, and cost controls.
• Monitor progress against schedules and budgets, identifying discrepancies and proposing corrective actions.
• Analyze expenditures, variances, and trends to provide financial insights.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly project financial reports for management.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and field teams to analyze productivity and cost drivers.
• Develop customized project controls tools and systems to improve reporting accuracy.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decisions

Proactive problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Engineering

Tools

Excel

Power Query

Pivot Models

InEight Suite

Job description

The Project Controls Analyst, reporting to the Project Controls Manager, is instrumental in providing financial and scheduling insights, ensuring projects adhere to budgets and timelines through detailed analysis and reporting.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development and maintenance of project budgets, forecasts, and cost controls.
• Monitor project progress against schedules and budgets, identifying discrepancies and suggesting corrective actions.
• Analyze project expenditures, variances, and trends to provide financial insights.
• Prepare detailed monthly and quarterly project financial reports for management review.
• Partner with Project Managers and field teams to analyze productivity, cost drivers, and performance trends.
• Develop customized project controls tools and systems to enhance reporting accuracy.

Requirements:

• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and operational awareness.
• Proficiency with project management software, Excel (Power Query and Pivot Models), and data analysis tools.
• Ability to work cross-functionally, build relationships with Operations, and influence decisions with data.
• Proactive, solution-oriented mindset with the ability to balance tactical execution and strategic thinking.
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) principles.
• Experience with InEight Suite is a plus.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Engineering, or related field.
• 2-3 years of experience in project controls or financial analysis within a project-driven environment.

Candidates that accept an offer of employment are required to undergo and successfully complete a pre-employment physical examination. This exam is essential to ensure that all potential employees meet the necessary health and fitness standards for the role. The examination includes a series of tests and evaluations conducted by a certified medical professional to assess overall physical health, identify any potential medical conditions that could interfere with job performance, and verify that the candidate is capable of safely performing the essential duties of the position.

Completion and clearance of this physical are mandatory steps in the hiring process.