B&B Electrical & Utility Contractors, LLC
530 Soldier Colony Rd
Canton, MS 39046
Project Controls Analyst
Canton, MS 39046
About Us
At United Utility, we are pioneers in the field of power infrastructure investments across the United States. Headquartered in the vibrant city of New Orleans, LA, we are committed to providing comprehensive and innovative solutions that support the growth and sustainability of the electric utility industry. As the parent company to industry-leading utility service contractors specializing in transmission, substation, distribution, and grid hardening projects, we take pride in our commitment to excellence and safety.
About The Role
As a Project Controls Analyst at UU, you will play a crucial role in the successful execution of our diverse and transformative projects. The successful candidate will work within stakeholders. The Project Management Office coordinates/collaborates with other functional departments of the organization, providing schedule and cost controls, data capture and analytics, along with process improvement and tools development for all projects. The Project Controls Analyst will work collaboratively on cross-functional project teams to provide controls functions for assigned projects throughout the entire duration of the project life cycle. Your impact on the business will be significant, as you will work collaboratively with various teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. Your expertise in project management, analysis, and coordination will directly contribute to the continued growth and success of our dynamic organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Work with Project team and Accounting to drive monthly close, ensuring cost and revenue accruals, and revenue adjustments are prepared and processed in a timely manner, in accordance with established policies and procedures; Upon close, extract actuals data against forecast/budget/guidance to complete variance analysis for relevant time periods.
- Collaborate with Project Managers to develop Estimate at Completion (EAC) template and forecast.
- Identify potential risks and opportunities as a part of recurring forecast analysis and communicate them to stakeholders.
- Support process improvement initiatives to make effective changes in the area of financial systems, project financial control and reporting, and financial dashboarding.
- Perform analytical review and arithmetic checks of cost reporting documentation.
- Prepare accurate and complete variance analysis and reporting.
- Prepare/Support Internal Project Review presentations for management.
- Monitor costs and manpower on a weekly basis ensuring that actuals are within budget and charged to the correct job number.
- Assist with the preparation, processing, and tracking of contract Change Orders.
- Proactively lead the weekly/monthly Project Status Report (PSR) for Internal and External stakeholders.
- Ensure invoices are billed in accordance with contract requirements and reconcile billings (address open issues immediately).
- Process cost transfers as required.
- Prepare ad hoc reports as requested.
- Other duties as assigned.
Key Qualifications
- Detail-oriented individuals who will proactively pursue and investigate underlying details of information being reported in order to construct a comprehensive understanding of project-related risks/issues.
- Ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders to diagnose and solve problems within limited time frames.
- Highly capable of working constructively and maintaining good relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Efficient at data capture and analysis exercises using various enterprise systems.
- Proficiency in Primavera Project Planner (P6).
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
- Bachelor of Science in Project or Construction Management, Engineering or in related field, or bachelor’s degree equivalency with practical experience and knowledge of relevant technical systems.
- 2+ years of project scheduling experience is preferred.
- 2+ years of project cost controls experience.
Key Nice-To-Haves
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
- Certified Cost Professional (CCP) or Earned Value Professional (EVP) designation.
- Master's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
Key Info
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time; talk or hear; perform fine motor, hand, and finger skills in the use of a keyboard, telephone, or writing. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and reach with arms. We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive work environment, embracing diversity and promoting equal opportunities for all.
Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at
Phone: 704-887-4925
Email: support@unitedutility.com
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