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ENTRUST Solutions Group · 17 hours ago

Lead Project Controls Analyst

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

$130K/yr - $175K/yr

5+ years exp

ENTRUST Solutions Group is seeking a Lead Project Controls Analyst to support a major U.S. utility in the New England region. This role involves ensuring the accuracy and integrity of project controls across a multibillion-dollar capital portfolio, facilitating communication among teams, and assisting in the development and maintenance of project budgets and forecasts.

ConsultingIndustrial AutomationIndustrial Engineering

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain detailed project forecasts and cash flow projections for large multi-year transmission, substation and distribution capital projects

Collaborate with project team members, attend and facilitate project status meetings to ensure accurate and timely cost data collection

Monitor and analyze variances between forecast, budget, and actual costs; provide clear explanations and actionable insights

Prepare and deliver regular project cost reports, including earned value metrics and performance indicators

Support project managers in identifying cost trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement

Ensure compliance with company policies, financial controls, and regulatory requirements

Serve as the Project Controls liaison during contract award and execution phases, verifying that awarded contractors implement agreed Project Controls processes and escalate any deviations for corrective action

Timely processing of Cost Accruals

Qualification

Project ControlsForecastingBudgetingVariance AnalysisSAPProcoreMicrosoft SuiteAnalytical SkillsEarned Value ManagementCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree

5+ years of work experience in Project Controls, Finance, Accounting or Project Management

Experience specifically with large-scale capital projects (utility, construction, or infrastructure) is highly valued

Proficient in Microsoft Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel-VLOOKUPs, pivot tables)

Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills

Strong understanding of forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis principles

Preferred

Masters degree

Experience with SAP & Procore

Familiarity with earned value management (EVM) and related reporting standards

Benefits

Generous paid time off and benefits

401(k) retirement program with a company match

Career development programs

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible work schedule

Company sponsored medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Voluntary life

Disability

Critical illness

Accident and hospitalization plans

HSA or FSA medical accounts and FSA dependent care and transportation/parking accounts

Full time employees are eligible to earn PTO hours

May be eligible for discretionary bonus as determined by the company

Company

ENTRUST Solutions Group

Glassdoor3.7

ENTRUST Solutions Group offers power engineering, consulting, and automation services to the pipeline, gas, and utility industries.

Founded in 2002

Warrenville, Illinois, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://entrustsol.com

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