Project Controls Analyst

Geostabilization International • Westminster, CO

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Project Controls Analyst supports the Project Controls Manager and project teams by managing project cost information, analyzing performance, forecasting costs, and preparing financial reports across the project portfolio. The role aims to improve cost visibility, forecast accuracy, and financial performance through project-data analysis, earned value management, and early identification of risks and opportunities. It works with Accounting & Finance, Estimating, Engineering, Project Management, and Operations to evaluate performance, support decisions, and promote financial discipline throughout the project lifecycle.

The position analyzes project financials and performance at the phase, project, and portfolio levels; prepares forecasts and variance reports; supports project budgeting, billing, change management, month-end close, and WIP reviews; and maintains project controls records and reporting tools. The role is hybrid, with employees expected to work in the Westminster, Colorado office three days per week on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

Requirements

• 2–5 years of experience in construction cost control, project controls, project accounting, or financial analysis.
• Working knowledge of construction job cost systems, project controls concepts, and financial reporting.
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to interpret large data sets, identify trends, and translate findings into actionable insights.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience working with financial and project management data.
• Understanding of project financials, cost forecasting, budgeting, and profitability analysis.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across multiple functional teams.
• High attention to detail, with strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field is preferred.
• Experience in heavy civil, geotechnical, or specialty construction.
• Familiarity with earned value management, productivity analysis, and project forecasting.
• Experience with construction change management and cost control on active projects.
• Experience with construction accounting, ERP, or project management systems.

Responsibilities

• Compile and analyze project data at phase, project, and portfolio levels to identify trends, risks, opportunities, and emerging performance issues.
• Use earned value management techniques to evaluate performance, compare budgeted and actual productivity, and forecast total project costs.
• Analyze cost and productivity trends, forecast cost-to-complete, and identify deviations from budget and projected financial outcomes.
• Prepare monthly project performance reports, variance analyses, and financial summaries for project teams and management.
• Support project managers with financial performance evaluations, budget updates, and forecast revisions.
• Prepare and analyze job cost reports, cost-to-complete estimates, cash flow forecasts, and work-in-progress schedules.
• Evaluate project margins, cost performance, revenue recognition, and projected profitability to identify risks and improvement opportunities.
• Analyze budget-to-actual performance, investigate variances, and assess the financial impact of productivity, schedule, and scope changes.
• Support project billing by validating cost data, percent complete, and approved change orders.
• Monitor project-level accounts receivable, collections, and accounts payable activity to support accurate reporting and cash flow visibility.
• Reconcile project cost and financial data between project management and accounting systems.
• Support month-end close activities, WIP reviews, audits, and management reporting.
• Facilitate change order management, including scope tracking, pricing support, approval status, and evaluation of financial impacts to project budgets and forecasts.
• Collaborate with Estimating, Engineering, Project Management, and Operations to evaluate project assumptions, validate performance data, and support project success.
• Maintain accurate and organized project controls documentation, financial records, and reporting tools.
• Identify and communicate project-level risks and opportunities to the Project Controls Manager and relevant stakeholders.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level