Project Controls Analyst

Parametrix • Albuquerque, NM

1d • $90,000 - $105,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Parametrix is seeking an experienced Project Controls Analyst to join its Southwest Region as a financial and project delivery partner to regional leadership, project managers, and the Finance team. The role supports project financial performance throughout the lifecycle, including scope and fee development, forecasting, pre-bill review, and closeout. The analyst provides financial insights, identifies risks, and helps ensure projects meet their financial expectations. The preferred locations are Albuquerque, New Mexico, or Emeryville or San Diego, California, with consideration for other Parametrix offices in the Southwest Region. Hybrid work arrangements may be available based on business needs.

The successful candidate will bring financial experience in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) consulting industry, understand the business aspects of project delivery, and collaborate to improve processes and project outcomes. Parametrix describes itself as a 100% employee-owned consulting firm focused on resilient infrastructure, livable communities, and environmentally sustainable solutions.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in project controls, project accounting, financial analysis, or project financial management within the AEC consulting industry.
• Strong understanding of project financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, revenue, profitability, billing, and financial reporting.
• Experience supporting project managers with scope and fee development, project budgets, and financial performance.
• Familiarity with AEC project delivery processes, including time-and-materials, lump-sum, and other professional services contract structures.
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to interpret financial information, identify potential issues, and provide practical recommendations.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, construction management, or a related field; equivalent education and relevant experience may also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Partner with regional leadership, project managers, and Finance to support project financial management, performance, and business operations.
• Support the development and review of project scopes, fees, budgets, and financial plans.
• Monitor project budgets, expenditures, labor utilization, profitability, and remaining fees, and identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Prepare and maintain project financial reports, forecasts, and analyses.
• Review monthly pre-bills with project managers and Finance for accuracy, including charges, labor, expenses, contract terms, and budget alignment; identify discrepancies and coordinate adjustments before invoicing.
• Assist project managers with project setup, contract modifications, budget updates, and financial tracking throughout the project lifecycle.
• Identify financial variances, emerging risks, and potential project performance concerns, and work with project managers on practical solutions.
• Support project forecasting, including estimates to complete, anticipated revenue, staffing needs, and financial outcomes.
• Help improve consistency and efficiency in project controls, financial reporting, and project management processes across the Southwest Region.
• Build working relationships across disciplines and offices and serve as a resource for project managers and leadership.

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), including stock in the employee's account.
• Comprehensive healthcare, including medical, dental, vision, and short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Performance-based bonuses.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid time off, including vacation and sick/wellness time accruals.
• Paid holidays.
• Parental bonding leave.
• Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid, remote, or in-office options.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed