Senior Project Controls Cost Analyst for Utility Capital

RiseMe; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

401(k) retirement program with company

Career development programs

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

ENTRUST Solutions Group seeks a Principal Project Controls Cost Analyst to lead the design and oversight of project controls across a major capital program for a U.S. utility.

You will develop budgets, forecasts and MIS to support governance and decision-making. You will collaborate with directors, engineers and financial stakeholders, provide EVM and performance reporting, and drive improvements across large transmission, substation, and distribution projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required; Master's preferred.
• 15+ years of experience in Project Controls, Program Controls, Cost Engineering, Finance, Construction Management, or Project Management.
• Experience designing and overseeing project controls for large-scale capital programs.
• Experience with utility, infrastructure, or large engineering projects.
• Strong forecasting, budgeting, scheduling, and variance analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project forecasts and cash flow projections for large multi-year capital projects.
• Design and oversee Project Controls, Program Management, and MIS to support planning, reporting, and performance management.
• Collaborate with project teams and lead status meetings to ensure accurate cost, schedule, and performance data.
• Monitor variances between forecast, budget and actuals; provide actionable recommendations.
• Prepare regular project controls reports, including earned value metrics and executive dashboards.

Skills

EVM

Forecasting

Budgeting

Variance analysis

SAP

Procore

Excel

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Procore

Job description

ENTRUST Solutions Group seeks a Principal Project Controls Cost Analyst to lead the design and oversight of project controls across a major capital program for a U.S. utility.

You will develop budgets, forecasts and MIS to support governance and decision-making. You will collaborate with directors, engineers and financial stakeholders, provide EVM and performance reporting, and drive improvements across large transmission, substation, and distribution projects.