Senior Project Controls Analyst

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

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

HSAs

401(k) with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid parental leave

FSAs

Paid holiday, sick and vacation time

Job summary

PVH (Tommy Hilfiger/Calvin Klein) in Fairfield, CA seeks a Senior Project Controls Analyst to oversee cost, schedule, and scope across major construction projects in the electric utilities sector. Hybrid work model applies.

The role emphasizes strong analytical capabilities, governance expertise, and cross‑functional leadership, with focus on performance reporting, forecasting, and executive communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, business, related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 4+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience with Primavera P6, including dependencies, cost loading, resource loading, and resource leveling.
• Familiar with financial analysis, including accruals and forecasting.
• PMP or comparable certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Analytical skills

Project governance

Leadership

Communication with leadership

Cost control

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, business, or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

SAP

Job description

Job Overview

Senior Project Controls Analyst

Sector: Electric Utilities

Seniority: Mid‑Senior

Location: Fairfield, 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

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

You’ll stand out if you have:

• 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)