Job Title: Project Controls Analyst, Associate
Location: Fresno, CA 93720 (Hybrid – 2–4 days per month onsite/field)
Duration: 9 Months
Work Schedule: Standard 8 hours/day, 5 days/week
Travel: Up to 35%
 

Position Overview

The Project Controls Analyst, Associate supports electric transmission and distribution operations through cost analysis, forecasting, scheduling, reporting, and financial performance monitoring. This role works closely with Project Managers and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure projects remain on budget and on schedule.

Local candidates only (must reside within service territory).

Top Skills Required

• Strong scheduling experience (Primavera P6)

• Ability to validate and analyze external schedules

• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, data validation, reporting)

• Cost forecasting and variance analysis

Key Responsibilities

Cost Planning & Financial Analysis

• Develop and maintain cost plans and monthly forecasts

• Prepare cost, schedule, and performance reports

• Analyze variances and recommend corrective actions

• Support budget, quarterly cycle, and financial reporting

• Prepare journal entries and process goods receipts

• Monitor forecasting performance and financial scorecards

• Coordinate variance explanations and stakeholder reporting

Project Documentation & Controls

• Track milestones and validate project performance

• Maintain project documentation (electronic systems)

• Manage orders from initiation to closeout

• Maintain logs (change orders, contingencies, journal entries)

• Support post-job critiques

• Ensure compliance with operational standards and policies

Schedule Development & Monitoring

• Develop and update project schedules and cash flow forecasts

• Attend kickoff and status meetings

• Monitor progress and revise plans as needed

• Track financial progress and order groups

• Utilize tools such as SAP Project System and Primavera P6

Data Management & Reporting

• Prepare weekly/monthly performance reports and scorecards

• Validate datasets and ensure reporting quality

• Support ad-hoc cost analysis requests

• Participate in process improvement initiatives

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

• 1+ year experience in transmission/distribution operations, business planning, accounting, finance, construction management, or project management

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SAP (Work Management, BW, BPC), Primavera P6

• Knowledge of Unifier, ProjectWise, HeavyBid

• Strong financial analysis and forecasting skills

• Risk management and Earned Value Analysis experience

• Project Controls or Construction Management experience

• CAPM or PMP certification (preferred)

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Willingness to travel

Equipment & PPE Requirements

• Laptop provided (temporary device required if delayed)

• Personal or supplier-provided mouse, keyboard, docking station, cables

• Monitors may be reimbursed with prior approval (must be returned if reimbursed)

• Vendor must provide PPE (hard hat, vest, goggles as needed)

• Clothing and safety shoes required

Additional Information

• Weekly time reporting (time in/time out)

• Auto invoicing: Time & Expense

• NERC CIP: No

 
 
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 54.36/hr.