Project Controls Analyst - Utilities

Logic; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Climbing PTO

Paid Holidays

Health & Wellness programs

Comprehensive Benefits

Career Growth Opportunities

Culture-Focused Environment

Job summary

Logic is seeking an experienced Project Controls Analyst to support large-scale utility infrastructure projects in Oakland, California. The role involves managing cost, schedule, forecasting, and performance tracking to ensure project success while adhering to established standards.

Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree and 3–7+ years of relevant experience, with strong analytical skills and expertise in project controls principles. The position features a hybrid work model and robust benefits focusing on employee wellness and growth.

Qualifications

• 3–7+ years of project controls experience in utilities or regulated environments.
• Strong knowledge of project controls principles including earned value and variance analysis.
• Experience with multiple concurrent projects and financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Support project controls activities for utility infrastructure projects.
• Track and analyze project budgets and forecasts for financial accuracy.
• Prepare standardized reporting on project performance and risks.

Skills

Project controls experience

Budgeting

Forecasting

Scheduling

Data analysis

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SAP

Primavera P6

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Project Controls Analyst to support project controls functions for large-scale utility infrastructure programs. This role is responsible for cost, schedule, forecasting, reporting, and performance tracking across a portfolio of capital projects. The Project Controls Analyst works closely with project managers, engineering, construction, finance, and other stakeholders to help ensure projects are delivered with strong financial discipline, schedule control, and data integrity in alignment with established utility standards and governance models.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support project controls activities for a portfolio of utility infrastructure projects, including cost control, schedule management, forecasting, and performance reporting.
• Assist in developing and maintaining integrated project controls processes aligned with utility governance, compliance, and reporting requirements.
• Track and analyze project budgets, forecasts, and change management activities to ensure financial accuracy and transparency.
• Support schedule development, updates, and analysis to identify risks, trends, and impacts to project delivery.
• Prepare standardized reporting on project performance, including earned value, variance analysis, risk exposure, and dashboards.
• Partner with Project Managers and Construction Managers to support decision‑making, identify mitigation strategies, and address cost or schedule challenges.
• Ensure data integrity across project controls systems and tools by validating inputs, assumptions, and outputs.
• Support audits, regulatory reporting, and financial reviews by maintaining controls, documentation, and traceability.
• Collaborate with project controls team members and provide support as needed across projects and workflows.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of project controls processes, tools, and reporting standards.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3–7+ years of project controls experience supporting capital projects in utilities, infrastructure, or other regulated environments.
• Experience supporting cost and schedule controls for multiple concurrent projects.
• Strong knowledge of project controls principles, including budgeting, forecasting, scheduling, earned value, and variance analysis.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for financial analysis, modeling, and reporting.
• Experience working with project controls and enterprise systems (e.g., SAP, Primavera P6, or similar tools).
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Ability to work independently in a structured, compliance‑driven environment while supporting cross‑functional teams.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience supporting electric, gas, water, or other utility infrastructure capital programs.
• Experience with portfolio‑level reporting and dashboards.
• Familiarity with regulatory, audit, and governance requirements common to utility environments.
• Experience collaborating within project controls teams or matrixed organizations.
• Hybrid Work Model – Enjoy a balance of remote and in‑office work to enhance work‑life harmony.
• Climbing PTO – Annual increasing paid time off for freedom and flexibility.
• Paid Holidays – Observance of 9 federal holidays.
• Health & Wellness – Programs and initiatives to prioritize physical and mental well‑being.
• Comprehensive Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with retirement plans with company match.
• Career Growth Opportunities – Robust learning and development programs for professional advancement.
• Culture‑Focused Environment – Thrive in an inclusive, vibrant culture that values diversity, teamwork, and respect.