Job Overview:
The Project Controls Analyst is responsible for supporting project planning, scheduling, cost control, forecasting, progress measurement, performance analysis, and reporting activities throughout the project lifecycle. This role provides timely and accurate project performance data, develops management reports and dashboards, and assists project teams in identifying trends, risks, and opportunities to support informed decision-making.
ResponsibilitiesKey Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Develop, maintain, and distribute weekly and monthly project performance reports.
- Create and maintain management dashboards and KPIs for project leadership.
- Analyze project cost, schedule, productivity, and progress performance data.
- Prepare executive-level reporting packages highlighting trends, issues, risks, and opportunities.
- Consolidate project information from multiple sources into concise, meaningful reports.
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Support preparation of project reviews, stage-gate reviews, and client reporting requirements.
Data Management & Reporting Systems
- Maintain project controls databases and reporting tools.
- Ensure integrity and accuracy of project performance data.
- Support (Development is a plus, but not mandatory) and improve automated reporting solutions using Power BI, Excel, SharePoint, or similar tools.
- Generate ad hoc reports and analyses to support project and management requests.
- Support implementation and continuous improvement of reporting processes and standards.
Essential Qualifications and Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Finance, Project Management, or related field.
Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Experience
- 3-7 years of project controls, project management, scheduling, cost control, or reporting experience.
- Experience supporting EPC, industrial, energy, infrastructure, or construction projects preferred.
Experience creating management reports and performance dashboards.
Technical Skills- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Experience with Power BI or other business intelligence tools.
- Knowledge of project scheduling software (Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or equivalent).
- Familiarity with earned value management principles.
- Experience with project controls systems and ERP platforms (SAP, Oracle, EcoSys, Prism, etc.) preferred.
Strong data analysis and visualization capabilities.
Competencies- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to translate complex project data into actionable insights.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational and time management abilities.
- Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams.
- Proficiency in preparing executive-level presentations and reports
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Finance, Project Management, or a related field
- Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
- 3-7 years of project controls, project management, scheduling, cost control, or reporting experience
- Experience creating management reports and performance dashboards
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Experience with Power BI or other business intelligence tools
- Knowledge of project scheduling software such as Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project
- Familiarity with earned value management principles
- Strong data analysis and visualization capabilities
- Experience supporting EPC, industrial, energy, infrastructure, or construction projects
- Experience with project controls systems and ERP platforms such as SAP, Oracle, EcoSys, or Prism
- Power BI, Excel, SharePoint, or similar automated reporting development experience
What We Do
McDermott is a premier, fully-integrated provider of engineering and construction solutions to the energy industry. Our customers trust our technology-driven approach to design and build infrastructure solutions to responsibly transport and transform oil and gas into the products the world needs today. From concept to commissioning, our expertise and comprehensive solutions deliver certainty, innovation and added value to energy projects around the world. It is called the “One McDermott Way.” Operating in over 54 countries, McDermott’s locally-focused and globally-integrated resources include approximately 40,000 employees, a diversified fleet of specialty marine construction vessels and fabrication facilities around the world. To learn more, visit www.mcdermott.com.
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