The Senior Project Controls Analyst manages project cost, schedule, and scope for electric utility construction projects, providing analysis and reporting to senior leadership.
TD Thornton is a premier consulting firm specializing in project management and project controls solutions. Our strong onboarding and training program sets our people up for success. All are welcome to apply, especially those with engineering, construction management, business analytics, scheduling, and project management backgrounds and anyone who truly enjoys teamwork.
Senior Project Controls Analyst
Sector: Electric Utilities
Seniority: Mid–Senior
Location: San Francisco, CA
Work Type: Hybrid (1 day per week in office)
TD Thornton is seeking a highly skilled Senior Project Controls Analyst to oversee cost, schedule, and scope management across a portfolio of major construction projects in the electric utilities sector. This role requires strong analytical capabilities, project governance expertise, and the ability to manage cross-functional project teams. The ideal candidate will play a key role in project performance reporting, financial forecasting, and communication with senior leadership.
Your Day-to-Day Activities:
· Develop, monitor, and maintain project schedules using Primavera P6
· Define work breakdown structures, dependencies, resource allocations, and baselines
· Prepare financial forecasts and cash flow projections using SAP
· Support project managers with business cases, budget tracking, and contingency management
· Track and analyze project performance metrics for cost and schedule variance
· Prepare detailed reports, dashboards, and visualizations for management review
· Manage accruals, financial tracking, and cost validation activities
· Support contract administration and change order processes
· Create streamlined presentations for senior management
· Facilitate project meetings, ensuring timely follow-up on key deliverables
· Maintain documentation in compliance with governance and audit standards
· Identify and assess project risks, escalating potential impacts to leadership as needed
· Provide clear, data-driven updates to executives and stakeholders
· Maintain accurate project documentation, meeting minutes, and action logs
The Job Requirements:
· Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, business, or a related field
· Experience with Primavera P6, including use of dependencies, cost loading, resource loading, and resource leveling
· Minimum of 3 years of experience in utility construction or large-scale infrastructure projects
· Proficiency in project scheduling and financial analysis, including accruals and forecasting
You’ll stand out if you have:
· Proficiency with SAP
· Familiarity with Unifier, ProjectWise, or similar project management systems
· PMP or comparable certification
· Proven leadership and ownership mindset
· Strong attention to detail and quality assurance focus
· Interest in mentoring and professional development
· Excellent communication and analytical skills
· Willing to travel 25% of the time
Compensation and Benefits:
· Salary range: $120,000 – $140,000 annually
· Profit-sharing program
· Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
· Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
· 401(k) plan with company match
· Tuition reimbursement and paid parental leave
About TD Thornton
Since 2005, TD Thornton has been helping our clients bridge organizational gaps by providing best-in-class consulting services and staff augmentation. Whether we are part of the contractor’s team or serving as an owner’s representative, we offer a wide spectrum of construction management support services to help our clients mitigate risks and deliver successful project outcomes. We believe our diversity is part of our strength and are proud to be a woman–owned and minority-owned company.
Learn more about us at www.tdthornton.com and on LinkedIn.
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