Senior Project Controls Analyst

Pacific Gas And Electric Company•Oakland, CA

10d•$129,816 - $162,348•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Project Controls Analyst is a senior-level individual contributor who supports utility operations by partnering with Project Managers, Project Engineers, Business Planners, and supervisory staff. The role provides expert oversight and control for a diverse portfolio of capital and expense projects, including FERC relicensing, license and facility compliance, and asset management initiatives. It may involve multiple concurrent projects, including work with privileged or confidential information, and may be assigned across Project Support, Central Data Management, and Central Financial Analysis functions. The analyst develops and manages project schedules, cost plans, forecasts, budgets, financial reports, and project documentation. The role also supports project authorization and justification, accounting and asset settlement activities, data management, financial systems, reporting improvements, and project management processes. This senior role provides guidance to Journey-level analysts, advises Project Managers, helps improve tools and procedures, and represents project management in software and process changes. The position is hybrid, working from a remote office and an assigned location within the PG&E Service Territory based on business need. It is represented by Engineers and Scientists of California (ESC), subject to collective bargaining.

Requirements

A four-year BA or BS degree from an accredited U.S. curriculum or equivalent from outside the U.S., or equivalent experience.
At least five years of relevant experience in electric, gas, or power generation operations in business planning, accounting, finance, construction management, or project management; external hires require at least six years of applicable experience.
In lieu of a four-year degree, at least nine years of directly related work experience in accounting, construction management, project scheduling, or project controls, with responsibilities comparable to this role; external hires require at least ten years of applicable experience.
Comprehensive proficiency in the knowledge and skills expected of a Journey-level Project Controls Analyst, with advanced capability across project controls functions.
Demonstrated experience supporting electric projects through schedule and cost development and analysis, data management, financial analysis, budgeting, cycle forecast monitoring, and financial performance reporting.
Ability to manage project controls across assigned functional areas and support multiple large, complex projects.
Ability to independently develop critical path method schedules, detailed cost plans, project resource plans, and project authorization and justification documentation.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to adapt communication style, present complex information, and explain analysis rationale.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, exercise sound judgment, and prioritize tasks effectively.
Ability to handle privileged or confidential information when project assignments require it.
Knowledge of project cost and schedule controls and advanced project management methodologies.
Ability to support procurement and contracting activities, resolve invoice discrepancies and contractual issues, and uphold compliance with policies and regulations.

Nice To Haves

Experience with SAP Work Management, Controlling Orders, Planning Orders, BW, and Analysis for Office.
Project Management, Project Controls, or Construction Management experience.
Risk Management and Earned Value Analysis experience.
Accounting or budgeting knowledge.
Mathematical skills.
Forecasting skills.
Proficiency in Excel, Access, and Primavera P6.
Knowledge of P6 scheduling.
Knowledge of Unifier and ProjectWise.
Willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

Prepare project authorization requests, cost estimates, economic analyses, and justification documents, and assist Project Managers in obtaining management approval for projects and budgets.
Guide and mentor Journey-level project control analysts in developing and maintaining project schedules, cost plans, and other project controls.
Design and implement tools and templates to improve the efficiency and consistency of project control processes.
Review and provide feedback on work products prepared by Journey analysts.
Maintain and update Project Management Guidelines and recommend process improvements.
Help Project Managers organize and document project kickoffs, walk downs, lessons learned, and design reviews.
Provide analyst support to management as needed to achieve departmental objectives.
Develop project schedules and use schedule plans as a basis for developing, maintaining, and controlling cost plans.
Collect, coordinate, monitor, and track forecasts from project stakeholders, vendors, and contractors; manage forecasts to keep expenditures within agreed costs.
Provide monthly cost variance explanations to line-of-business stakeholders, program managers, and project sponsors.
Run advanced and customized queries to analyze financial performance data and prepare special reports as requested.
Forecast costs to completion within the approved or authorized budget.
Manage capital orders, including order creation, status changes, and asset settlement rules, and help team members use appropriate project accounting practices.
Work with relevant departments to resolve project documentation and reporting issues and implement solutions.
Collaborate with the Project Management Leadership Team to automate data gathering and reporting.
Serve as the Project Management group contact for project management software updates and order-group modifications.
Advise Project Managers on Project Work Breakdown Structure setup, target and performance reporting, and project scheduling.
Create and maintain Electric Transmission work in the SAP Project System module.
Represent Project Management in new project management software development and enhancement efforts that affect its work.
Coordinate, lead, and participate in meetings and task forces concerning accounting issues, system changes, and process changes that affect Project Management.
Support Business Finance or Program Management in annual budget development by providing strategic analysis, guidance, and input.
Support budget planning using appropriate financial software tools and coordinate with Management Reporting to ensure PCC rates are accurate and correctly copied into planning versions in SAP/BW.
Serve as the Project Management contact for financial software and budget forecasting topics and collaborate with departments to resolve challenges.
Produce recurring budget performance reports, including forecasts and financial status, and provide insights for leadership decision-making.
Monitor, analyze, and report departmental forecasting performance using weekly reports and SAP/BW and Project Management reporting systems.
Analyze monthly financial results and explain significant cost drivers to Project Management leadership, including through Green-Red Scorecard and Lessons Learned reports.
Develop and maintain reports for senior management and project teams to review forecast performance.
Act as the primary contact for Capital Accounting data requests and coordinate departmental responses to monthly requests, including Plant in Service reports for operative projects.
Prepare accurate and timely responses to internal and external accounting and financial data requests related to T&D project work, including GRC/TO filings to the CPUC.
Review Project Services work for compliance with accounting standards and applicable GAAP, FASB, FERC, and CPUC requirements.
Research and resolve accounting and financial issues affecting Project Services work.
Serve as the subject matter expert on asset settlements and asset management software, such as Power Plant, and review job estimates for accuracy.
Serve as the department technical liaison for financial tracking systems such as SAP, supporting development, testing, troubleshooting, and system improvements with IT and business stakeholders.
Design, maintain, and enhance reports used by leadership and project teams to monitor forecast performance and financial health.
Provide primary department support for financial-system bugs and technical issues; partner with IT and business stakeholders to develop, test, and implement solutions and communicate resolutions.
Train the team on financial tracking tools to support consistent understanding and use.
Represent Project Management in project and financial system development and enhancement initiatives, ensuring alignment with operational needs and user requirements.
Support procurement and contracting by drafting, reviewing, and refining contract documentation in line with project requirements.
Liaise with contractors to resolve invoice discrepancies and contractual issues and support timely, accurate financial processing.
Collaborate with Project Managers on strategic contracting decisions and compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
Support multiple large and complex projects and independently develop critical path method schedules, detailed cost plans, project resource plans, and authorization and justification documentation.
Communicate project information effectively to varied audiences, present complex information in formal and informal settings, and provide background and analysis rationale.