The Role
Provide project controls support across project lifecycle: develop and maintain integrated cost and schedule baselines, perform forecasting, earned value and variance analyses, maintain schedules and WBS in Primavera P6, support change control, prepare reports and dashboards, collaborate with stakeholders, identify risks/trends, mentor junior staff, and improve project controls processes for federal and large-scale capital projects.
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Position Summary
The Project Controls Analyst provides project controls support throughout all phases of the project lifecycle, including planning, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout. This role supports complex capital projects for federal agencies, the Department of Energy (DOE), the Department of Defense (DoD), national laboratories, and other public and private sector clients.
Working independently on moderately complex assignments, the Project Controls Analyst develops and maintains integrated cost and schedule controls, supports budgeting and forecasting activities, performs project performance analyses, and prepares reports that support informed decision-making. The role collaborates with project managers, engineering teams, contractors, and client stakeholders to monitor project performance, identify risks and trends, support change management activities, and recommend corrective actions. The ideal candidate possesses a strong understanding of project controls principles, cost engineering, scheduling, forecasting, and project controls systems.
Note: This opportunity is available at multiple levels. Final placement will be determined based on the selected candidate’s experience, skills, and alignment with business needs. We are committed to providing fair and equitable consideration for all applicants.
Organizational Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and maintain project controls procedures, tools, and reporting processes throughout the project lifecycle.
- Develop and maintain project budgets, cost estimates, forecasts, cash flow projections, cost and schedule baselines, and engineering and construction schedules using Oracle Primavera P6.
- Develop and maintain logic-driven schedules, Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), activity coding structures, and integrated cost and schedule controls.
- Monitor project performance against approved baselines by identifying cost and schedule variances, trends, risks, critical path activities, and potential impacts to project delivery.
- Perform cost and schedule forecasting, earned value analysis, trend analysis, what-if scenario evaluations, and other project performance assessments to support informed decision-making.
- Evaluate project progress and incorporate updates into forecasts, performance metrics, and reporting.
- Support change management and change control activities by evaluating project impacts and maintaining associated documentation.
- Review contract documents to understand project scope, commercial requirements, scheduling obligations, and cost responsibilities.
- Prepare project controls reports, dashboards, executive summaries, performance metrics, and other deliverables for internal and external stakeholders.
- Communicate project performance, trends, risks, recommendations, and corrective actions through clear and concise reporting and presentations.
- Collaborate with project managers, engineers, contractors, client representatives, and other stakeholders to validate project information, support project execution, and resolve project controls issues.
- Identify opportunities to improve project controls processes, reporting, data quality, and overall project performance.
- Apply project controls knowledge and analytical thinking to support project execution, problem-solving, and continuous process improvement.
- Mentor and provide guidance to less experienced project controls professionals, as appropriate.
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of PMA’s services, clients, and project delivery methodologies while supporting business development initiatives and identifying opportunities for growth.
- Demonstrate initiative, sound judgment, strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and effective problem-solving while managing multiple priorities.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience in project controls, cost engineering, scheduling, cost management, or related project controls functions supporting engineering and construction projects.
- Bachelor’s degree required in civil engineering, engineering, construction management, mathematics, data analytics, or a related technical or quantitative field.
- A Master’s degree in a related technical or quantitative field may be considered as part of the candidate’s overall qualifications and relevant professional experience.
- Experience developing and maintaining integrated cost and schedule baselines using Oracle Primavera P6.
- Experience supporting project budgeting, forecasting, cost reporting, schedule analysis, earned value management (EVM), and change management activities.
- Experience supporting DOE, DoD, federal, national laboratory, or other large-scale capital projects is highly desirable.
- Experience supporting engineering, infrastructure, energy, research, manufacturing, mission-critical, or other capital projects is preferred.
- Proficiency with Oracle Primavera P6, project controls software, cost management systems, and advanced Microsoft Excel.
- Strong analytical, quantitative, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced consulting environment.
- Professional certifications such as PMP, CCP, PSP, EVP, PE, or similar credentials are preferred.
Additional Requirements
Physical: Standing or sitting for long periods; must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times and spend extended hours in front of a computer screen.
Cognitive: Problem-solving, written, and verbal communication skills; computer and software skills; and ability to read and interpret text online or in printed form.
About PMA
At PMA, employee well-being is a daily priority. We offer a combination of workplace options that include a PMA office location; work-from-home; or a client site. Wherever we work, we openly share knowledge as we believe that collaboration with peers improves our work product and that pursuing subject matter expertise is a lifelong endeavor.
We are committed to a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion. We affirm and respect diverse backgrounds and opinions because we believe they yield the best solutions for our clients. We promote emotional intelligence and trust by nurturing these values within our new hires.
We encourage staff to develop rewarding, long-term careers at PMA, and we implement formal leadership development programs that help you attain your goals. At PMA, shared success is a core value. Every employee who contributes is recognized, celebrated, and rewarded. We look for self-driven candidates eager to assume responsibility and join a community of respect founded on collaboration and accountability, not titles. If you aim to transform the project management practice toward continuous improvement of project outcomes, the profession, and yourself, PMA looks forward to warmly welcoming you to our team.
We offer competitive pay and benefits, wellness programs for you and your family, and career development opportunities to advance your professional goals.
As a PMA professional, you will be empowered to make timely and effective decisions and significant daily contributions to complex facets of project delivery. Join a team that has achieved a world-class reputation in the construction industry and has been voted a “Best Place to Work.”
PMA offers competitive wages and comprehensive benefits, including medical, prescription, dental, vision, time off with pay, 401(k) with company match, life, disability, and professional development reimbursement for qualifying employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression), disability, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. Qualified female and minority applicants are encouraged to apply.
EOE, including persons with disabilities and veterans.
VEVRAA federal contractor.
Skills Required
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience in project controls, cost engineering, scheduling, cost management, or related functions supporting engineering and construction projects.
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, engineering, construction management, mathematics, data analytics, or a related technical or quantitative field.
- Experience developing and maintaining integrated cost and schedule baselines using Oracle Primavera P6.
- Experience supporting project budgeting, forecasting, cost reporting, schedule analysis, earned value management (EVM), and change management activities.
- Proficiency with project controls software, cost management systems, and advanced Microsoft Excel.
- Experience supporting DOE, DoD, federal, national laboratory, or other large-scale capital projects.
- Experience supporting engineering, infrastructure, energy, research, manufacturing, mission-critical, or other capital projects.
- Strong analytical, quantitative, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced consulting environment.
- Professional certifications such as PMP, CCP, PSP, EVP, PE, or similar credentials.
- Physical ability to stand or sit for long periods, lift up to 15 pounds, and spend extended hours in front of a computer screen.
- Master's degree in a related technical or quantitative field (may be considered as part of overall qualifications).
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The Company
What We Do
PMA Consultants is a nationally recognized program, project, and construction management consulting firm founded in 1971. PMA is comprised of over 200 experts in a variety of specialty areas with experience on major projects nationwide. We are recognized pioneers and leaders in the construction industry and experts in dispute avoidance and resolution. With PMA on your team, you gain a trusted technical advisor with more than three decades of experience implementing customized, innovative and successful solutions that are models for the construction industry.
