Job OverviewTitle: Project Controls Analyst
Sector: Electric Utilities
Seniority: Senior
Location: San Ramon, CA
Work Type: Hybrid (2-3 day per week in office)
TD Thornton is seeking a highly skilled 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, or a related field
- 5+ years of relevant experience
- Experience with Primavera P6, including use of dependencies, cost loading, resource loading, and resource leveling
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in utility construction or large-scale infrastructure projects
- Proficiency in project scheduling and financial analysis, including accruals and forecasting
You'll stand out if you have:- Proficiency with SAP
- PMP or comparable certification
- Familiarity with Unifier, ProjectWise, or similar project management systems
- Proven leadership and ownership mindset
- Strong attention to detail and quality assurance focus
- Interest in mentoring and professional development
- Excellent communication and analytical skills
- Willing to travel 25% of the time
Compensation & Benefits- $100,000-$130,000 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)
