Project Controls Cost Analyst

ENTRUST Solutions Group; Hartford (CT); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with company match

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

ENTRUST Solutions Group in Connecticut is seeking a Project Controls Cost Analyst to help plan, monitor, and manage projects, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery and insightful reporting for clients and internal stakeholders.

You will gather data, analyze trends, maintain control databases, and prepare regular status reports, with a focus on utilities projects and a hybrid work arrangement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 2-5+ years of project controls/analyst experience.
• Prefer experience in electric utilities.
• Detail oriented: The little things matter.
• Resilient and self-motivated: you build on successes.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, monitoring, and management of projects to ensure on-time, within-budget delivery.
• Gather and analyze project data, budgets, schedules, and resources.
• Create and maintain project control databases and tracking systems.
• Prepare regular project status reports for clients and internal stakeholders.
• Summarize performance metrics and highlight areas needing attention.

Skills

Detail oriented

Resilient and self-motivated

Electric utilities

Project controls experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Job description

Description

This position involves assisting in the planning, monitoring, and management of projects to ensure they are completed on time and within budget. You will work closely with senior analysts and consultants to gather and analyze project data, prepare reports, and provide insights to help clients make informed decisions.

This is a hybrid role for the Connecticut area

As a Project Controls Cost Analyst, a typical day may include the following:

• Assist in collecting project data, including budgets, schedules, and resource allocation

• Analyze project data to identify trends, variances, and potential risks

• Create and maintain project control databases and tracking systems

• Prepare regular project status reports for clients and internal stakeholders

• Summarize project performance metrics and highlight areas requiring attention

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, such as Business, Engineering, or Project Management

• 2 - 5+ years of applicable project controls/analyst experience

• Prefer experience in electric utilities

• Detail oriented: The little things matter!

• Resilient and self-motivated: You are always striving to build upon previous successes

Why Join Us?

At ENTRUST Solutions Group, we are a community of over 3,000 dedicated professionals committed to our clients and each other. As an ENR Top 100 company, we provide comprehensive engineering, consulting, and automation services to various industries, including gas and electric utilities, telecommunication service providers, pipeline operators, and industrial companies. We are a forward-thinking organization dedicated to leveraging cutting‑edge technology to drive success. We are committed to fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

We believe in fostering a culture of inclusivity and respect, where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives. If you are passionate about utilities and looking for a place to grow your career, we would love to hear from you!

What We Offer:

• A supportive and inclusive work environment that values diversity and encourages innovation.

• Opportunities for professional growth and career development.

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, retirement program with a company match, tuition reimbursement, and flexible work schedules.

Benefits & Salary:

• This position pays between $90,000 and $115,000 annually and is an exempt position.

• Benefits offered include company sponsored medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) plan with company match. Also offered are tuition reimbursement, voluntary life, disability, critical illness, accident and hospitalization plans. HSA or FSA medical accounts and FSA dependent care and transportation/parking accounts are also available. These benefits are subject to employee contribution amounts generally set annually.

• Full time employees are eligible to earn PTO hours.

• May be eligible for discretionary bonus as determined by the company.

ENTRUST Solutions Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Headhunters and recruitment agencies may not submit resumes/CVs through this website or directly to managers. ENTRUST Solutions Group does not accept unsolicited headhunter or agency resumes and will not pay fees to any third‑party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with ENTRUST Solutions Group.

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