Senior Project Controls Analyst

PMA Consultants Careers•Cambridge, MA

56d

About The Position

The Senior Project Controls Analyst leads project controls activities across complex pharmaceutical construction programs. This role requires deep expertise in cost and schedule integration, capital planning, and requisition review. The ideal candidate brings extensive experience supporting the construction of pharmaceutical plants, laboratories, and GMP environments. In addition to developing and maintaining cost and schedule control systems, the senior analyst will liaise with cross-functional teams, including design, procurement, and construction stakeholders, to ensure timely, accurate reporting and actionable recommendations.

Requirements

Bachelorâs degree in engineering, construction management, finance, or a related field.
10+ years of experience in project controls, with substantial exposure to pharmaceutical project environments.
Proficiency in cost and schedule management tools (e.g., Primavera P6, Excel, Power BI, SAP, Oracle).
Demonstrated leadership in capital program forecasting, budget reconciliation, and schedule integration.
Deep understanding of the pharmaceutical construction lifecycle and regulatory requirements (e.g., GMP, cleanroom design).
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, especially in client-facing settings.

Responsibilities

Leads the development and execution of cost control procedures for multi-million-dollar pharmaceutical capital projects.
Supports requisition and invoice review processes, ensuring alignment with forecasted budget and contract requirements.
Oversees detailed cash flow models and monthly forecast updates for executive reporting.
Integrates schedule and cost data to track earned value and schedule performance indicators.
Supports design coordination, procurement tracking, and construction delivery timelines.
Coordinates with contractors, subcontractors, and client leadership for alignment on scope, risk, and cost exposures.
Supports the development of programmatic dashboards and executive presentations.