Senior Project Controls Analyst

PG&E; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

PG&E is seeking a Senior Project Controls Analyst in Oakland, CA, to support utility operations by partnering with Project Managers, Project Engineers, and supervisory staff. The role requires expert oversight of a diverse portfolio of capital and expense projects, including relicensing and asset management initiatives.

The position demands advanced project cost and schedule controls knowledge, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of project cost and schedule controls.
• Experience with project management guidelines and templates.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and prioritize tasks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and develop project authorization requests, cost estimates, economic analyses, and justification documents with minimal guidance.
• Proactively assist Project Manager in securing management approval for projects and budgets.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to internal Journey project control analysts in developing and maintaining project schedules and cost plans.
• Design and implement new tools and templates to enhance project control processes.
• Review, edit, and provide feedback on work products of Journey analysts.
• Lead efforts to maintain and update Project Management Guidelines and identify process improvements.
• Support Project Managers in organizing key project meetings such as kickoffs and design reviews.
• Provide analyst-related support to management to help achieve departmental objectives.
• Develop the project schedule and use it to manage cost plans and forecasts.
• Provide monthly cost variance explanations to stakeholders.

Job description

Requisition ID# 174857

Job Category: Business Operations / Strategy

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Business Unit: Energy Delivery

Work Type: Hybrid

Job Location: Oakland

Department Overview

Enterprise Service Delivery (ESD) brings together Aviation Services; Business Operations; Corporate Real Estate Strategy and Services (CRESS); Land, Environmental & Permitting Services (LEAPS); Major Projects; Materials; Procurement; and Transportation Services, and provides the operational backbone that supports infrastructure delivery, emergency response, grid modernization, and long-term system investment. With approximately 2,400 coworkers, the organization translates enterprise strategy into executable work through coordination, visibility, and disciplined performance.

Safety is paramount within ESD. We operate with the belief that every coworker must feel seen, heard, and empowered to speak up - especially when something does not feel safe or aligned with our standards. We cultivate curiosity to drive continuous improvement, empathy to strengthen collaboration, and interdependence to ensure we operate as one integrated team. Psychological safety and accountability go hand in hand; strong outcomes depend on both.

Grounded in Lean principles, ESD is committed to structured problem solving, waste elimination, and measurable improvement. We steward resources responsibly, leverage data and technology intentionally, and continuously refine how we work to better serve our customers and communities. Through disciplined execution and a culture rooted in safety, respect, and collaboration, Enterprise Service Delivery builds the foundation that enables PG&E to deliver safe, reliable, and resilient energy to our hometowns.

Position Summary

This job is represented by Engineers and Scientists of California (ESC) subject to collective bargaining.

This senior-level role supports utility operations by partnering with Project Managers, Project Engineers, Business Planners, and supervisory staff. The analyst provides expert oversight and control for a diverse portfolio of capital and expense projects, including FERC relicensing, license and facility compliance, and asset management initiatives.

The position requires supporting multiple concurrent projects, some of which may involve privileged or confidential information. Success in this role demands a deep understanding of project cost and schedule controls, advanced project management methodologies, and strong technical proficiency. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills are essential, as is the ability to work independently with minimal supervision, exercise sound judgement, and effectively prioritise tasks.

If assigned, they may perform functions in the Project Support Function, the Central Data Management Function, and/or the Central Financial Analysis Functions.

This position is hybrid, working from your remote office and your assigned work location based on business need. The assigned work location will be within the PG&E Service Territory.

PG&E is providing the salary range that the company in good faith believes it might pay for this position at the time of the job posting. This compensation range is specific to the locality of the job. The actual salary paid to an individual will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, specific skills, education, licences or certifications, experience, market value, geographic location, collective bargaining agreements, and internal equity. Although we estimate the successful candidate hired into this role will be placed towards the middle or entry point of the range, the decision will be made on a case-by-case basis related to these factors.

A reasonable salary range is:

California Minimum: $ 129,816

California Maximum: $ 162,348

Job Responsibilities

Demonstrates proficiency in the duties and responsibilities of a Journey-level Project Controls Analyst. In addition, performs advanced tasks requiring greater autonomy,

strategic oversight, and leadership, as outlined below.

Project Support Functions:

• Prepare and develop project authorization requests, cost estimates, economic analyses, and justification documents with minimal guidance. Proactively assist Project Manager in securing management approval for projects and budgets.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to internal Journey project control analysts in the development and maintenance of project schedules, cost plans, and other project control tools.
• Design and implement new tools and templates to enhance the efficiency and consistency of project control processes across the team.
• Review, edit, and provide feedback on work products created by Journey analysts.
• Lead efforts to maintain and update Project Management Guidelines, including identifying and recommending process improvements.
• Support Project Managers in organizing and documenting key project meetings such as kickoffs, walk downs, lessons learned, and design review.
• Provide analyst-related support to management as needed to help achieve departmental objectives.

Schedule Development and Analysis:

• Develop the project schedule
• Use the schedule plan as the basis for developing, maintaining and controlling the cost plan. Manage project forecast by collecting, coordinating, monitoring and tracking project forecasts from project stakeholders, vendors and contractors to ensure that expenditures are within the agreed-upon costs
• Provide monthly cost variance explanations to line of business stakeholders, program managers, and project sponsor(s)