Bachelor's degree in engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or related field
5+ years of project controls or capital planning experience
Experience in utility infrastructure development or renewable interconnection
Familiarity with development lifecycle phases
Strong proficiency in Primavera P6 for scheduling
Advanced Excel skills for financial forecasting
Understanding of risk modeling and contingency planning
Responsibilities
Support development-phase cost estimates and preliminary budgets
Assist with cost benchmarking and conceptual estimating
Develop early-stage cash flow projections and funding profiles
Build and maintain milestone-driven development schedules
Track regulatory, environmental, and interconnection milestones
Conduct quantitative and qualitative risk assessments
Prepare monthly development-phase dashboards and executive updates
Benefits
Work on major infrastructure and capital projects
Exposure to industry-leading clients and partners
Flexible work environment and advancement opportunities
Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP)
A culture built on safety, accountability, and excellence
Full Job Description
Project Controls Analyst - (Development) - San Ramon / San Jose, CA - Full Time - ID# 6796
We are seeking a Project Controls Analyst to support our growing team in San Ramon, CA., San Jose, CA. In this role, you'll play a key part in driving project excellence, collaborating with industry leaders, and ensuring high-quality outcomes across complex initiatives.
Role & Responsibilities In this role, you will:
In this role, you will support the successful delivery of capital infrastructure projects through effective schedule management, cost control, and performance reporting.
Schedule Management
Develop and maintain integrated project schedules using Primavera P6
Support schedule analysis including forecasting, variance identification, and milestone tracking
Cost Control & Forecasting
Perform cost analysis, forecasting, and budget tracking across project workstreams
Support Estimate at Completion (EAC) and Estimate to Complete (ETC) processes
Track project expenditures and support cost reporting aligned with project budgets
Earned Value & Performance Reporting
Support Earned Value Management (EVM) processes including CPI/SPI performance analysis
Prepare weekly and monthly project performance reports, including dashboards, KPIs, progress curves, and cost/schedule trends
Provide data-driven insights to support project decision-making
Project Controls Integration
Collaborate with Project Managers, engineering teams, contractors, and stakeholders to align project plans, progress updates, and forecasts
Supporting integrated project controls processes across schedule, cost, risk, and change management
Change & Risk Management
Support change control processes, evaluating impacts to project scope, cost, and schedule
Assist with risk identification, analysis, and contingency planning
Maintain documentation supporting project controls governance and reporting requirements
Qualifications / Requirements To succeed in this role, you bring:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or a related discipline
5+ years of project controls experience supporting capital infrastructure projects
Experience supporting Power Transmission & Distribution (T&D) and substation projects
Strong proficiency in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Excel
Experience with cost management platforms such as SAP, EcoSys, Prism, or similar systems
Solid understanding of Earned Value Management (EVM) and project performance metrics
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail capabilities
Excellent communication and stakeholder collaboration skills
Preferred Qualifications
Professional certifications such as PMP, AACEI (CCP, PSP), or similar
Experience supporting utility or regulated infrastructure programs
Familiarity with integrated project controls within large capital project environments
Salary Range for Role $ 105,000 - $110,000 Compensation at PTAG varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set and level of experience.
Why Join PTAG? At PTAG, you'll be part of a dynamic, growing consulting firm that values professional development, collaboration, and innovation. Opportunity to work on major infrastructure and capital projects.
Exposure to industry-leading clients and partners.
Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
Flexible work environment and opportunities for advancement.
Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP).
A culture that values safety, accountability, and excellence.
