Lead Project Controls Analyst

Entrust Solutions Group•Marlborough, MA

6d•$130,000 - $175,000•Remote

About The Position

We are looking for Lead Project Controls Cost Analysts in the New England region to support our client, a major U.S. utility to help ensure the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of project controls across a multibillion‑dollar capital portfolio. Working alongside project directors, managers, engineers, and financial stakeholders, you will assist in developing and maintaining project budgets, forecasts, schedules, and performance reports. You will contribute to the coordination of project governance, support cost and schedule analysis, and help drive clear communication across teams to keep large‑scale electric infrastructure projects on track. This role plays an important part in enabling disciplined project delivery for a portfolio valued between $8-$10 billion. This role is designated as remote in the New England region, giving you the flexibility to primarily work from home while staying actively connected to your team and projects. We value collaboration and responsiveness, so we ask our remote team members to be available when in-office presence is needed—such as for client meetings, team events, or training sessions. Our approach blends freedom with shared accountability, making ENTRUST an exciting and supportive environment for professionals who thrive in remote work settings with clear, respectful expectations. In return for top talent, ENTRUST Solutions Group offers: Generous paid time off and benefits 401(k) retirement program with a company match Career development programs Tuition reimbursement Flexible work schedule To learn more about ENTRUST Benefits and Culture, please visit our company LinkedIn page and follow us at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/entrustsolutionsgroup

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required, Masters degree preferred.
5+ years of work experience in Project Controls, Finance, Accounting or Project Management.
Experience specifically with large-scale capital projects (utility, construction, or infrastructure) is highly valued.
Proficient in Microsoft Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel-VLOOKUPs, pivot tables)
Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Strong understanding of forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis principles.

Nice To Haves

Experience with SAP & Procore preferred
Familiarity with earned value management (EVM) and related reporting standards is a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain detailed project forecasts and cash flow projections for large multi-year transmission, substation and distribution capital projects.
Collaborate with project team members, attend and facilitate project status meetings to ensure accurate and timely cost data collection.
Monitor and analyze variances between forecast, budget, and actual costs; provide clear explanations and actionable insights.
Prepare and deliver regular project cost reports, including earned value metrics and performance indicators.
Support project managers in identifying cost trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
Ensure compliance with company policies, financial controls, and regulatory requirements.
Serve as the Project Controls liaison during contract award and execution phases, verifying that awarded contractors implement agreed Project Controls processes and escalate any deviations for corrective action.
Timely processing of Cost Accruals.

Benefits

Generous paid time off and benefits
401(k) retirement program with a company match
Career development programs
Tuition reimbursement
Flexible work schedule
company sponsored medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) plan with company match
Also offered are tuition reimbursement, voluntary life, disability, critical illness, accident and hospitalization plans.
HSA or FSA medical accounts and FSA dependent care and transportation/parking accounts are also available.
Full time employees are eligible to earn PTO hours.
May be eligible for discretionary bonus as determined by the company.