Sr Project Controls Analyst

APTIM • San Diego, CA

9h • $112,000 - $186,000

About The Position

As a Sr. Project Controls Analyst with APTIM, you will work on project teams using expertise in forecasting, change management, cost management, project budget analysis, earned value analysis, risk management, proposal support, estimate development, cashflow, and other financial reporting tools. You will lead the development of data structures, reporting tools, and solutions for large and complex projects using advanced Excel and Power BI. You will present to all levels of management and work directly in CPM schedule software (Primavera) to create, update, and analyze project schedules.

The position primarily supports Remediation and Technical Services contracts for the Department of War/Defense and the EPA. Projects include remediation under CERCLA Superfund processes, as well as laboratory and sampling support. The applicant will be based in the San Diego, California or Denver, Colorado office. Periodic travel to project sites may be required.

Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to apply technical concepts and industry-standard project management tools and techniques to coordinate project controls, solve complex problems, and identify correlated data to inform decisions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• AACE and/or PMI certification.
• Understanding of the basic grammar and concepts of multiple professional disciplines and ability to work across discipline-siloed teams to solve complex, interrelated problems.
• Ability to visualize and articulate solutions, work across discipline teams, and lead them to successful implementation.
• Willingness and confidence to lead and mentor junior staff.
• Understanding of fixed-price, unit-price, and cost-reimbursable contract structures and their implications for project cost and revenue.
• Understanding of accrual-basis and double-entry accounting fundamentals.
• Familiarity with government contract reporting and FAR standards.
• Familiarity with the Davis-Bacon Act, Service Contract Act, and prevailing wages.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Familiarity with Power BI data, dataset extraction, and dashboard creation.
• Proficiency with JD Edwards or other ERP systems.
• Proficiency with Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project CPM scheduling software.
• Ability to communicate and interpret project cost data to executive leadership and senior external leadership.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience with federal government contracting.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6, including hands-on scheduling and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly status reporting for project costs as required by contract.
• Conduct periodic project job-site audits and surveillances as required.
• Reconcile budget-to-actual variances and identify their drivers.
• Support or produce client invoicing in accordance with the contract.
• Perform and report monthly cash and billing forecasts.
• Use Power BI to create graphical dashboards from Excel data for management presentations or project-specific data management and visualization.
• Provide professional recommendations and/or implement corrective actions.
• Manage financial aspects at the program level.
• Conduct independent assessments of project processes and work products.
• Manage and consolidate joint venture financial data.
• Update schedules to measure progress and remaining duration accurately, directly or using earned-value tracking system data.
• Resource-load schedules.
• Enter and document scope changes in the schedule.
• Transform project estimating budget data into the cost breakdown structure and initiate cost-reporting tools and reports.
• Prepare, process, and track change orders to keep cost-report budgets current.
• Analyze and forecast key cost categories by cost code.
• Manage earned value, CPM schedule, and risk/contingency data to develop a holistic view of project performance.
• Accrue project costs and revenue monthly for accrual-method accounting and forecast development.
• Develop and present cost status and forecast reports to internal and external stakeholders.
• Facilitate or lead risk workshops, manage the risk register, identify potential project risks, and develop mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate with project managers and other team members to ensure accurate and timely project status and performance reporting.
• Establish and maintain project documentation and records in compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Negotiate contracts and agreements with vendors, subcontractors, and other external parties to secure periodic reporting data for cost status and forecasting.
• Use CPM scheduling software to extract data, perform routine updates and progress tasks, and create basic project schedules.
• Lead, perform, or mentor junior staff in project cost management/control and CPM scheduling tasks.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance with plan options through the APTIM Benefits Marketplace.
• Company-paid and optional life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage.
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave, subject to company policy and applicable law.
• 401(k) plans.

What This Job Offers

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