Senior Project Controls Analyst

TD Thornton; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage

Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)

401(k) with Company Match

Annual Bonus

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Holiday, Sick & Vacation Time

FSAs

Job summary

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. The role requires strong analytical capabilities, project governance expertise, and the ability to lead cross-functional project teams.

You will contribute to project performance reporting, financial forecasting, and clear communication with senior leadership, ensuring governance and audit

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in engineering, construction management, business, or related field.
• 7+ years of relevant experience in project controls and cost/schedule management.
• Experience with Primavera P6, cost loading, resource loading, and dependencies.
• Familiarity with accruals forecasting and financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop, monitor, and maintain project schedules using Primavera P6.
• Define work breakdown structures, dependencies, and baselines.
• Prepare financial forecasts and cash flow projections using SAP.
• Support project managers with budgets, business cases, and contingencies.
• Track cost and schedule variance and provide executive dashboards.

Skills

Project governance

Analytical skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/construction management/business

Tools

Primavera P6

SAP

Excel

Job description

TD Thornton

TD Thornton is a premier consulting firm specializing in project management and project controls solutions. We provide strong onboarding and ongoing support to help our people succeed. We welcome applicants from engineering, construction management, project management, business analytics, scheduling, and anyone who thrives in a collaborative environment.

Job Overview

• Title: Senior Project Controls Analyst
• Sector: Electric Utilities
• Seniority: Senior
• Location: San Francisco, 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

The Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, business, related field, or equivalent work experience
• 7+ 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 5 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

• $130,000-$150,000 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)