Project Controls Analyst Position Available In Madison, Mississippi

Project Controls Analyst Plaska Transmission Line Construction, LLC – 2.7

Canton, MS Job Details Estimated:

$61.3K – $80.6K a year 21 hours ago Qualifications Microsoft Excel Enterprise software Bachelor of Science Mid-level Cost control Analysis skills Project management Bachelor’s degree Microsoft Project 2 years Accounting Construction Management Project scheduling Full Job Description About Us Welcome to United Utility, a dynamic player in the electric utility industry, headquartered in the vibrant city of New Orleans, LA. As a trailblazer, we provide comprehensive and innovative offerings that bolster power infrastructure investments across the U.S. We proudly serve as the parent company to industry-leading utility service contractors specializing in transmission, substation, distribution, and grid hardening projects. At United Utility, we are committed to powering progress and fostering a diverse, inclusive work environment. About The Role As a Project Controls Analyst at UU, you will play a crucial role in the successful execution of our diverse and transformative projects. The successful candidate will work within stakeholders. The Project Management Office coordinates/collaborates with other functional departments of the organization, providing schedule and cost controls, data capture and analytics, along with process improvement and tools development for all projects. The Project Controls Analyst will work collaboratively on cross-functional project teams to provide controls functions for assigned projects throughout the entire duration of the project life cycle. As frequent interaction and coordination will be required across various departments and personnel. Your impact on the business will be significant, as you will work collaboratively with various teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. Your expertise in project management, analysis, and coordination will directly contribute to the continued growth and success of our dynamic organization. Key Responsibilities Work with Project team and Accounting to drive monthly close, to ensure cost and revenue accruals, and revenue adjustments are prepared and processed in a timely manner, in accordance with established policies and procedures; Upon close, extract actuals data against forecast/budget/guidance to complete variance analysis for relevant time periods. Collaborate with Project Managers develop Estimate at Completion (EAC) template and forecast. Identify potential risks and opportunities as a part of recurring forecast analysis and communicate them to stakeholders. Support process improvement initiatives to make effective changes in the area of financial systems, project financial control and reporting and financial dashboarding. Perform analytical review and arithmetic checks of cost reporting documentation. Prepare accurate and complete variance analysis and reporting. Prepare/Support Internal Project Review presentations for management. Monitor costs and manpower on a weekly basis ensuring that actuals are within budget and charged to the correct job number. Assist with the preparation, processing and tracking of contract Change Order Proactively Leads the weekly/monthly Project Status Report (PSR) for Internal and External stakeholders. Ensures invoices are billed in accordance with contract requirements and reconciles billings (address open issues immediately). Process cost transfers as required. Prepares ad hoc reports as requested. Other duties as assigned. Key Qualifications Detail-oriented individuals who will proactively pursue and investigate underlying details of information begin reported to construct a comprehensive understanding of project related risks/issues. Ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders to diagnosis and solve problems within limited time frames. Highly capable of working constructively and maintaining good relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. Efficient at data capture and analysis exercises using various enterprise systems. Advanced Proficiency with Microsoft Excel Bachelor of Science in Project or Construction Management, Business or in related field, or bachelor’s degree equivalency with practical experience and knowledge of relevant technical systems 2+ years of project scheduling experience is preferred. 2+ Years of project cost controls experience. Key Nice-To-Haves Certified Cost Professional (CCP) or Earned Value Professional (EVP) designation. Degree in Accounting is a plus.