Project Controls Analyst

Overview

Cordoba Corporation is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Project Controls Analyst with specialized experience in Transmission and Substation projects, focusing on Primavera P6 scheduling and cost control within SAP. The successful candidate will play a critical role in supporting the execution and oversight of large-scale electrical transmission and substation projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and in line with project objectives. This role requires a mix of technical expertise, financial acumen, and strong analytical skills to monitor, track, and report on project performance.

Responsibilities

Scheduling and Project Planning (P6 Focus):

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules for transmission and substation projects, utilizing Primavera P6.
• Perform critical path analysis (CPA) and identify potential delays or scheduling risks, ensuring that all milestones and key deliverables are on track.
• Integrate and update schedules with input from various teams (e.g., engineering, procurement, construction) to maintain a cohesive project timeline.
• Provide schedule forecasts and conduct what-if scenarios to support project decision-making.
• Track progress against the baseline schedule, highlighting any variances or changes, and prepare regular progress reports for project management and stakeholders.

Cost Control and Financial Management (SAP Focus):

• Support project managers in establishing and tracking project budgets and cost estimates for transmission and substation work.
• Use SAP (SAP PS, SAP PPM, SAP FI/CO) to monitor, track, and report on actual and forecasted project costs.
• Review project cost reports and compare actual expenditures against budgeted amounts, identifying any cost overruns or savings opportunities.
• Analyze financial performance data, including cost variance analysis, earned value management (EVM), and provide recommendations for corrective actions.
• Work closely with finance teams to ensure accurate cost coding, timely invoices, and financial reporting within the SAP system.

Project Performance Monitoring:

• Provide ongoing analysis of project performance metrics, identifying issues related to both cost and schedule.
• Monitor project risks and changes and ensure they are reflected in the schedule and cost forecasts.
• Assist with the development and implementation of corrective actions or mitigation strategies for any schedule or budget deviations.
• Coordinate with project teams to understand the root causes of variances and recommend solutions to keep projects on track.
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Reporting and Documentation:

• Generate regular reports (e.g., weekly/monthly reports) on project status, including schedule updates, cost performance, and other key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Develop and present dashboard reports for senior management, highlighting project health in terms of schedule, budget, and risk.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date project documentation, including cost forecasts, schedule changes, and risk mitigation plans.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Collaborate with project teams, engineers, contractors, and vendors to ensure alignment between schedule, cost, and scope.
• Facilitate communication across teams, providing visibility into potential project delays or budget issues and suggesting mitigation strategies.
• Attend project meetings (e.g., scheduling reviews, financial reviews, progress meetings) and provide status updates and analysis.

Risk and Change Management:

• Identify project risks related to both schedule and cost and contribute to the development of mitigation plans.
• Track changes in scope and ensure they are reflected in the cost and schedule forecasts.
• Support the change management process, ensuring that all scope changes are evaluated and documented properly.
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Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 2-5 years of experience as a Project Controls Analyst, ideally with specific experience in transmission and substation projects.
• Strong experience in using Primavera P6 for schedule development, management, and reporting.
• Extensive experience with cost control and financial reporting in SAP, including modules such as SAP PS (Project System), SAP PPM (Project Portfolio Management), and SAP FI/CO (Financial Accounting/Controlling) to manage and track project costs.
• Familiarity with earned value management (EVM) techniques and cost forecasting.
• Experience in power transmission, substations, or similar infrastructure sectors is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of project cost control principles and budget management.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and provide actionable insights.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment and manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certifications: PMP (Project Management Professional), PSP (Planning and Scheduling Professional), or equivalent certifications.
• Experience with project control tools beyond Primavera P6 (e.g., Microsoft Project, Procore).
• Familiarity with power generation or utility-scale projects.
• Knowledge of industry standards and best practices for project controls, scheduling, and cost management.

Salary: $80k -$125k/year

Work Location: Hybrid 2 – 3 days per week in Clients Office in San Jose, CA and travel to project sites within the Bay Area as needed.

Visa Sponsorship: Legal authorization to work in the U.S.A. on a full-time basis without sponsorship.

Our Company

Cordoba Corporation, Making a Difference

Cordoba Corporation is a nationally recognized civil engineering, construction management, program management, and planning firm. Our expertise spans diverse sectors, including education and facilities, transportation, water, and energy. Collaborating closely with our clients, we have successfully delivered complex and high-impact infrastructure projects across California.

National Recognition - Cordoba’s efforts have garnered national acclaim. Engineering News-Record (ENR) has consistently ranked us as a “top 100 construction management firm” and a “top 50 program management firm.” Additionally, ENR recognized Cordoba as a “top 100 design firm” in California in 2018. Our business model emphasizes efficiency, fostering a dynamic work environment. We approach projects with multifaceted strategies, ensuring successful outcomes.

Statewide Presence - With headquarters in Los Angeles, Cordoba maintains a strong statewide presence. Our offices extend to San Francisco, Sacramento, San Ramon, Chatsworth, Santa Ana, Ontario, and San Diego.

Enhancing Employee Well-Being

Benefits and Perks: We offer multiple medical and dental insurance plans, as well as vision insurance. Plans are subsidized for both employees and dependents with coverage effective the first month after hire.  Additionally, Cordoba provides employees with paid AD&D and life insurance, a 401k with an industry leading employer match, generous vacation and sick leave accruals, 9 paid holidays, and other forms of paid time off.  We also offer flexible spending accounts (FSA’s) including medical care reimbursement, dependent care reimbursement, and commuter benefit plans. Employees are also eligible for our employee assistance program and well-being benefits that include stress management, nutrition, and financial well-being.

Cordoba Corporation provides equal employment opportunities, promoting diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.

Harassment-Free Workplace: We strictly prohibit workplace harassment based on any factor, including race, gender, sexual orientation, or disability. Cordoba is committed to fostering a healthy and happy lifestyle for our employees, both within and beyond the workplace.

For inquiries or accommodations, please contact our HR Department at: (213) 895-0224.

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Salary : $80,000 - $125,000