Project Controls Analyst

Otter Tail Power Company; Evaton; Remote; ZAR 1 207 000 - 1 523 000; Full time

Job summary

An energy provider is seeking a Project Controls Analyst to optimize project performance by analyzing costs and schedules. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical and communication skills, and a degree in a relevant field. Responsibilities include contract management, budget development, and reporting. Experience in utility operations is preferred. This role offers a full-time position with remote work options.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience with typical office software required.
• Experience with utility operations, accounting, or project management preferred.
• 3+ years’ experience in relevant fields is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Analyze project-related records for operational efficiencies.
• Support contract management and analyze budget impacts.
• Develop cost-loaded budgets and manage change orders.
• Produce financial status reports and presentations.
• Coordinate with project stakeholders on progress and risks.

Skills

Analytical skills

Detail-oriented

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Proficiency in SQL

Experience with PowerBI

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, or Project Management

Tools

Outlook

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Adobe

Job description

Organization Summary

At Otter Tail Power, our employees help us to serve the communities we support by producing reliable, affordable, and environmentally responsible electricity. Our employees’ impact can take many forms. In this role, Project Controls Analyst will lead and support various processes across a variety of projects under the Project Management Organization to ensure our projects are on budget and schedule while meeting regulatory and reporting requirements.

Job Details

Posting Date: 10/24/2025
Closing Date: 11/07/2025
Location: Central, MN (work remotely)
Job type: full‑time
Salary: $69,000 - $87,000 annually
Hours: Full time

Primary Duties

• Analyzing project-related records, costs, databases, and systems to optimize operational efficiencies and implementing process controls to support strategic decision making and to track project performance.
• Support contract management by determining and implementing contract requirements and deliverables and analyzing schedule, budget, and risk impacts.
• Developing cost‑loaded budgets, analyzing performance data, identifying and mitigating risks, managing change orders, and ensuring the project stays on track and within budget.
• Produce reports, dashboards and presentations regarding project financial status.
• Manage escrow accounts for jointly owned projects.
• Coordinate with internal and external project stakeholders to communicate progress and potentially raise risk concerns as appropriate.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will be analytical, detail oriented, and enjoy problem solving.
• Must have demonstrated experience with typical office software such as Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Adobe and information systems. Knowledge in SQL and PowerBI or similar applications is preferred.
• This role is heavily collaborative across the organization and with external stakeholders, so someone who is team‑oriented with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills is most likely to succeed.
• Requires bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Project Management, or equivalent; experience is preferred.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience with utility operations, accounting, project management, or comparable business experience is preferred.

How to Apply

Apply online at the Project Controls Analyst | Otter Tail Power Company Careers link.