Utility Project Controls Analyst - Cost & Schedule

United Utility; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electric utility company in New Orleans is seeking a Project Controls Analyst to join their project management team. The successful candidate will provide cost control, data capture, and process improvement services. Responsibilities include collaborating on project financials, developing reporting tools, and supporting project managers with analysis and variance reporting. Ideal candidates will have a background in utility project controls, proficiency in tools like Primavera P6 and Microsoft Excel. This role may require travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalency with practical experience in project management.
• Project cost controls experience in the electric utility sector preferred.
• Proficient at data collection and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Project Managers to perform cost and schedule analysis.
• Monitor costs and man-hours, ensuring they are within budget.
• Prepare variance analysis and reporting.

Skills

Project cost controls experience

Advanced Proficiency with Microsoft Excel

Familiarity with Primavera P6

Ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor of Science in Project Management or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Excel

Smartsheet

Job description

A leading electric utility company in New Orleans is seeking a Project Controls Analyst to join their project management team. The successful candidate will provide cost control, data capture, and process improvement services. Responsibilities include collaborating on project financials, developing reporting tools, and supporting project managers with analysis and variance reporting. Ideal candidates will have a background in utility project controls, proficiency in tools like Primavera P6 and Microsoft Excel. This role may require travel up to 25%.