Project Controls Analyst

Project Controls Analyst

Employer: Actalent. Job Title: Project Controls AnalystJob Description The Project Controls Analyst plays a key role in supporting construction projects by tracking, analyzing, and reporting project financial data. This position focuses on monitoring cost trends, profitability, and overall project performance, while communicating risks, opportunities, and areas of concern to Project Management and other stakeholders. The analyst acts as a liaison between Accounting/Billing and operational teams to ensure financial and operational data is accurately captured, thoroughly analyzed, and clearly communicated to support informed decision-making. Responsibilities - Act as a liaison between Accounting and Operations to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data used for reporting and operational accounting. - Collaborate with Project Management and project teams to maintain baseline schedule and budget details, including estimates and work breakdown structures (WBS). - Provide consultation on the entry and setup of project details, including financial summaries, in the ERP system upon receipt of work authorization. - Own and maintain the integrity of project setup data within the ERP system, including contract values, project dates, labor and equipment classifications, and their linkage to approved billing structures and WBS-to-budget details. - Work closely with Accounting and Operations to maintain contract details that support accurate and timely billing execution within the ERP system. - Administer change management controls by ensuring approved change orders are accurately tracked and incorporated into project budgets, cost structures, and the ERP system. - Participate in project conference calls, as needed, to validate that project billing, schedules, and forecasts align with current project conditions. - Review, report, and reconcile professional services time against project totals to support closeout and usage tracking. - Analyze and report on project fina