Project Controls Specialist II, Cost Analysis

GFiber•Austin, TX

1d•$95,200 - $104,700

About The Position

At GFiber, we believe that great internet has the power to drive innovation, strengthen communities, enable the impossible, and do all the everyday things that make all of our world go round. And the job of creating better internet is never done - so we’re growing! Our team is committed to building a place where people who want to make a difference can grow their careers and find their spot to belong. GFiber is an Alphabet company that brings Google Fiber and Google Fiber Webpass internet services to homes and businesses across the United States. Our teams are expanding as we connect more cities and people to exceptional internet. The application window will be open until at least July 26th, 2026. This opportunity will remain online based on business needs which may be before or after the specified date. Role Description: As a Project Controls Specialist, you play a critical role in partnering with the Project Controls Managers and Field Operations Organization team in helping to ensure our Repairs and Maintenance operations are accurately accounted for. You will also be tasked with assisting in the analysis of our Repairs and Maintenance operations, identifying trends, opportunities and sharing insights with our Field Operations Organization. You may also assist in ensuring our ambitious construction projects are delivered on time and on budget in a highly controlled and systematic way. You may also be a supporting cast to identifying and driving improvements in operating practices and processes across the company and being relied upon to process data and analyze said data to produce reports informing of the best build type approach. In this role, you’ll: Support the regional project controls and metro specific, accounting, and technical operations teams as the central point of contact for cost control. Partner with Project Controls Managers and cross functional partners through training and regular office hours to ensure alignment across regional team members. Identify process inefficiencies, assess risk, and create solutions that allow for the central implementation of budgets, controls and schedules for a centralized projects controls team. Provide financial support through monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting, including cost analysis and variance reporting to drive business insights and resource planning. Develop monthly, quarterly, and annual financial projections and reports based on analysis of consumption and productivity data then work with cross-functional partners to ensure regular monthly reconciliations, spend governance, reviews, and approvals.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
3 years of experience in project controls, construction coordination, cost analysis, or related roles.
Advanced experience working with spreadsheets, especially for data reconciliation, insight generation and process improvements.
Experience analyzing raw data and translating it into actionable insights or summaries.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of financial and accounting principles, project delivery, and closeout procedures.
Experience with project scheduling, tracking timelines, and producing comprehensive reports to inform stakeholders and recommend effective build approaches.
Proven ability to work with and influence cross-functional teams across different markets to drive operational process improvements.
Exposure to ISP networks, field tech deployment, or other large-scale infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

Support the regional project controls and metro specific, accounting, and technical operations teams as the central point of contact for cost control.
Partner with Project Controls Managers and cross functional partners through training and regular office hours to ensure alignment across regional team members.
Identify process inefficiencies, assess risk, and create solutions that allow for the central implementation of budgets, controls and schedules for a centralized projects controls team.
Provide financial support through monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting, including cost analysis and variance reporting to drive business insights and resource planning.
Develop monthly, quarterly, and annual financial projections and reports based on analysis of consumption and productivity data then work with cross-functional partners to ensure regular monthly reconciliations, spend governance, reviews, and approvals.