Project Controls Analyst

• Assist in the preparation and consolidation of budget templates, incorporating historical data, organizational changes, and business drivers
• Monitor project budgets against approved Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) allocations; identify and report variances with root-cause analysis
• Maintain cost control logs, change order registers, and contingency tracking sheets
• Process and validate contractor pay applications, purchase orders, and invoice packages for technical accuracy
• Support development of project cost forecasts, including estimate-at-completion (EAC) and estimate-to-complete (ETC) projections
• Assist with the preparation and formatting of project status reports, dashboards, and presentations for various audiences
• Building and maintaining the project schedule (often in tools like Primavera P6 or MS Project)
• Tracking progress against baseline and identifying schedule slippage
• Updating critical path analysis and flagging schedule risks
• Coordinating with project managers/engineers to get accurate progress updates
• Calculating and tracking metrics like CPI (Cost Performance Index), SPI (Schedule Performance Index), CV, SV
• Producing earned value reports for management and clients
• Preparing regular status reports, dashboards, and executive summaries
• Analyzing trends and variances and explaining the "why" behind the numbers
• Supporting risk registers and risk/contingency analysis
• Maintaining change management logs (scope, schedule, and cost changes)
• Resource loading and labor hour forecasting
• Supporting cash flow projections
• Helping with what-if scenarios for schedule or budget changes Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Management Information Systems (MIS, or a related field)
• 1–5 years of project controls, financial analysis, or related experience finance, auditing, or related coursework (water/wastewater utility, municipal infrastructure, or public-sector experience strongly preferred)
• Working knowledge of project cost control principles: budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, change management
• Proficiency in Proficiency in MS Office, including Word, Excel, including pivot tables
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet recurring reporting deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to present financial data to non-financial stakeholders
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) is essential
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a professional and courteous demeanor
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively within a team environment Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience with Trimble Unity Construct-based system, for project management, with workflows and processes
• Exposure to water utility rate structures, CIP program delivery, or state revolving fund (SRF) compliance requirements
• Experience supporting grant-funded infrastructure programs (WIFIA, ARPA-W, EPA SRF)
• Familiarity with fundamental project management methodologies and common project management software (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, Asana)

PowerRise?

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunities for professional development, learning, and career advancement within a growing company
• A collaborative, supportive, and dynamic team environment where your contributions are valued
• Make a real difference by supporting critical projects that power our communities To Apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and a cover letter detailing their relevant administrative and project support experience to careers@thepowerrise.com. Please include " Project Control Analyst (Utility Projects) – Camden NJ" in the subject line. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: PowerRise is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees.