Senior Project Controls Analyst

PG&E•Oakland, CA

9d•$129,816 - $162,348•Hybrid

About The Position

This senior-level role supports utility operations by partnering with Project Managers, Project Engineers, Business Planners, and supervisory staff. The analyst 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. The position supports multiple concurrent projects, some of which may involve privileged or confidential information, and requires advanced knowledge of project cost and schedule controls and project management methodologies. The analyst works independently with minimal supervision, exercises sound judgment, prioritizes tasks, and communicates effectively. Depending on assignment, the role may perform functions in Project Support, Central Data Management, and/or Central Financial Analysis. The position is hybrid, working from a remote office and an assigned work location within the PG&E Service Territory based on business need. The role develops and analyzes schedules, cost plans, forecasts, budgets, financial reports, project documentation, and project controls processes. It also supports project accounting, capital orders, financial tracking systems, SAP-related reporting and system support, and coordination with IT and business stakeholders. Senior-level responsibilities include providing guidance to Journey-level analysts, supporting complex projects independently, and contributing to procurement and contracting activities.

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.
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 comparable responsibilities; external hires require at least ten years.
Comprehensive proficiency in the knowledge and skills expected of a Journey-level Project Controls Analyst, with advanced capability in relevant functional areas.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience supporting electric projects across scheduling and cost development and analysis, data management, financial analysis, project budgeting, cycle forecast monitoring, and financial performance reporting.
Ability to manage multiple large and complex projects and independently develop critical path method schedules, detailed cost plans, project resource plans, and project authorization and justification documentation.
Effective communication skills, including the ability to communicate on varied topics, adapt styles to audiences, present complex information, and provide background and analysis rationale.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, exercise sound judgment, and prioritize tasks.
Ability to support procurement and contracting activities, including contract documentation, contractor invoice and contractual issue resolution, and compliance with policies and regulations.

Nice To Haves

Experience with appropriate software tools, currently 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 and 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 with minimal guidance; assist Project Managers in securing management approval for projects and budgets.
Guide and mentor Journey-level project control analysts in developing and maintaining schedules, cost plans, and project control tools; review their work products and provide feedback.
Design and implement tools and templates to improve project control processes, and lead updates to Project Management Guidelines and process improvement recommendations.
Support and document project meetings, including kickoffs, walk downs, lessons learned, and design reviews.
Develop project schedules and use schedule plans to develop, maintain, and control cost plans.
Collect, coordinate, monitor, and track project forecasts from stakeholders, vendors, and contractors; manage forecasts and ensure expenditures remain within agreed costs.
Provide monthly cost variance explanations to business stakeholders, program managers, and project sponsors.
Extract and analyze financial performance data using advanced and customized data queries; generate reports for supervisors and managers.
Forecast costs to completion within approved or authorized cost budgets; manage capital orders, including creation, status changes, and asset settlement rules, and support appropriate project accounting practices.
Work with relevant departments to resolve project documentation, accounting, data, and system issues and implement solutions.
Work with Project Management Leadership to automate data gathering and reporting; serve as the Project Management contact for 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 project management software development and enhancement initiatives; coordinate or participate in meetings and task forces addressing accounting, system, or process changes.
Support annual budget development with strategic analysis, guidance, and input; support budget planning using financial software tools.
Coordinate with Management Reporting to ensure PCC rates are accurate and copied correctly into planning versions in SAP/BW; serve as a primary Project Management contact for financial software and budget forecasting topics.
Produce regular budget performance, forecast, and financial status reports and provide insights to leadership and project teams.
Monitor, analyze, and report department forecasting performance using SAP/BW and project management reporting systems; analyze monthly financial results and explain significant cost drivers to Project Management Leadership.
Develop and maintain reports for senior management and project teams, including forecast performance, Green-Red Scorecard, and Lessons Learned reports.
Coordinate responses to capital accounting data requests, including Plant in Service reports; prepare timely and accurate 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.
Serve as subject matter expert on asset settlements and asset management software, and review job estimates for accuracy.
Serve as technical liaison for financial tracking systems such as SAP; support system development, testing, troubleshooting, and resolution of bugs and technical issues with IT and business stakeholders.
Design, maintain, and enhance financial tracking reports; develop, test, and implement system solutions and communicate resolutions across teams.
Train team members on financial tracking tools and represent project management in new project and financial system development and enhancement initiatives.
Independently support multiple large and complex projects by developing critical path method schedules, detailed cost plans, resource plans, and project authorization and justification documentation.
Communicate complex project information effectively in formal and informal group settings, adapting communication style and providing background and analysis rationale.
Support procurement and contracting by drafting, reviewing, and refining contract documentation; liaise with contractors to resolve invoice discrepancies and contractual issues; collaborate with Project Managers on contracting decisions and compliance.