Posted 8 days ago

Project Controls Analyst

Santa ClaraOn-site

AI Summary

Senior Project Controls Analyst overseeing cost, schedule, and scope management for electric utilities construction projects; preparing forecasts, reports, and governance communication.

About this role

TD Thornton

TD Thornton is a premier consulting firm specializing in project management and project controls solutions. We provide strong onboarding and ongoing support to help our people succeed. We welcome applicants from engineering, construction management, project management, business analytics, scheduling, and anyone who thrives in a collaborative environment

Job Overview

Title: Senior Project Controls Analyst

Sector: Electric Utilities

Seniority: Mid-Senior

Location: Santa Clara, CA

Work Type: Hybrid (1-2 days per week in office)

TD Thornton is seeking a highly skilled Senior 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, related field, or equivalent work experience
4+ years of relevant experience
Experience with Primavera P6, including use of dependencies, cost loading, resource loading, and resource leveling
Familiar with financial analysis, including accruals and forecasting

You’ll stand out if you have:

Proficiency with SAP
Minimum of 2 years of experience in utility construction or large-scale infrastructure projects
PMP or comparable certification
Proven leadership and ownership mindset
Strong attention to detail and quality assurance focus
Interest in mentoring and professional development
Excellent communication and analytical skills

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)

About TD Thornton

Since 2005, TD Thornton has been helping our clients bridge organizational gaps by providing best-in-class consulting services and staff augmentation. Whether we are part of the contractor’s team or serving as an owner’s representative, we offer a wide spectrum of construction management support services to help our clients mitigate risks and deliver successful project outcomes. We believe our diversity is part of our strength and are proud to be a woman–owned and minority-owned company.

Learn more about us at www.tdthornton.com and on LinkedIn.

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