Project Controls Analyst Senior or Consultant | T&D

APS • Phoenix, AZ

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Arizona Public Service generates clean, reliable and affordable energy for 2.7 million Arizonans. Our service territory stretches across the state, from the border town of Douglas to the vistas of the Grand Canyon, from the solar fields of Gila Bend to the ponderosa pines of Payson. As the state’s largest and longest-serving energy provider, our more than 6,000 dedicated employees power our vision of creating a sustainable energy future for Arizona.

Since our founding in 1886, APS has demonstrated a strong commitment to our customers in one of the country’s fastest growing states, earning a reputation for customer satisfaction, shareholder value, operational excellence and business integrity.

Our present and future success depends on the creative and dedicated people of our company who demonstrate the principles outlined in the APS Promise: Design for Tomorrow, Empower Each Other and Succeed Together.
SummaryThe Project Controls Analyst (Senior/Consultant) supports project managers by providing forecasting, schedule monitoring, and cost performance tracking for capital and operational projects. This role is responsible for assisting with monthly, annual, and long-range project forecasts while ensuring project schedules and budgets remain aligned with established plans. The analyst works closely with project managers and stakeholders to identify schedule variances or milestone delays, analyze impacts, and help implement corrective actions to keep projects progressing toward completion. Additionally, this position helps resolve project issues at the department or Project Management Office (PMO) level and contributes to maintaining accurate reporting and effective project controls processes.

Requirements

• Senior A four-year Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics or other job-related field from an accredited college or university plus five (5) years of experience in financial analysis, accounting, data analysis and/or finance-related positions. In lieu of bachelors degree, combination of college coursework and/or experience in financial analysis, accounting, data analysis and/or finance-related positions equaling nine (9) years.
• Consultant A four-year Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics or other job-related field from an accredited college or university plus eight (8) years of experience in financial analysis, accounting, data analysis and/or finance-related positions. In lieu of bachelors degree, combination of college coursework and/or experience in financial analysis, accounting, data analysis and/or finance-related positions equaling 12 years.

Nice To Haves

• Project management experience.
• Knowledge of Project Management Institute project controls principles.
• Knowledge of Enterprise Project Management System (EPMS) and Power Plan.
• Knowledge of long-range forecast process.
• Experience using Microsoft applications (Excel, Word).

Responsibilities

• Supports the monthly accounting process by preparing monthly accruals, variance explanations and completing stage gate reviews including budget estimates and forecasts. Analyzes and manages financial data for projects and programs to ensure accuracy for medium to complex projects. Prepares journal voucher (JV) requests to ensure projects are properly stated at all times. Collaborates with accounting, FBO, engineering and PMO and provides guidance as needed.
• Analyzes Program activities to measure adherence, performance and productivity. Reviews and accepts baseline schedules. Verifies Current Work Plan (CWP) with Project Manager to ensure accuracy with EPMS an other T&D systems. Performs project change order (PCO) reconciliation and follow-up for projects. Performs project trending and projections (e.g., quantity, timeline, cost changes, etc.). Reviews and accepts stage gate estimates. Verifies project steps are followed accurately to ensure good project governance and control. Monitors and tracks project schedules to ensure they are aligned with forecasts/budget and in-service dates. Performs purchase order (PO) and material obligation tracking for medium to complex projects. Performs construction bid,request for information (RFI), tracking and processing of change order and adjustments. Creates work orders in Maximo including Compatible Unit (CU) estimates.
• Performs vendor invoice reconciliation by identifying and resolving billing issues with vendors and contractors. Reviews and ensures vendor billing accuracy by ensuring billings align with purchase order, agreements and work performed.
• Prepares schedules, data and reports for Rate Case, Budget/Long-Range Forecast (LRF) Process, and T&D Management. Supports Engineers, Project Managers, and other T&D departments with reports and data request.
• Prepares information for monthly capital approval board meetings.
• Reviews activities and data to develop efficiency initiatives for the department. Identifies/recommends process improvements. Assists department consultants with executing improvement activities/initiatives. Analyzes data to identify metric drivers and improvement solutions.
• Assists in some training of junior cost analysts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees