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Project Controls Analyst - (Development) – San Ramon / San Jose, CA – Full Time – ID# 6796

Are you ready to make an impact in the Power industry? Join PTAG, a leading Project Management Advisory & Services firm, recognized across North America for helping world-class clients deliver major capital projects successfully. We are seeking a Project Controls Analyst to support our growing team in San Ramon, CA., San Jose, CA. In this role, you’ll play a key part in driving project excellence, collaborating with industry leaders, and ensuring high-quality outcomes across complex initiatives.

About PTAG

At PTAG, we help our clients plan, manage, and execute their most challenging projects with innovation, integrity, and collaboration.

Our mission is to help our clients achieve successful delivery and efficient operation of their capital projects.

Our vision is to support global leaders in the selection, planning, and execution of their major initiatives.

Our Values Include

* Safety: The safety of our employees, suppliers, and clients is always the top priority.
* Collaboration: We build true partnerships with clients and service providers.
* Leadership: We elevate project performance through the application of best practices.
* Accountability: We take responsibility for every aspect of our engagements.
* Client Satisfaction: We strive for 100% satisfaction on every project.
* Integrity: We believe in open and transparent communication at all levels.

Role & Responsibilities

In this role, you will support the successful delivery of capital infrastructure projects through effective schedule management, cost control, and performance reporting.

Schedule Management

- Develop and maintain integrated project schedules using Primavera P6
- Monitor schedule progress, identify critical path impacts, and perform schedule updates
- Support schedule analysis including forecasting, variance identification, and milestone tracking

Cost Control & Forecasting

- Perform cost analysis, forecasting, and budget tracking across project workstreams
- Support Estimate at Completion (EAC) and Estimate to Complete (ETC) processes
- Track project expenditures and support cost reporting aligned with project budgets

Earned Value & Performance Reporting

- Support Earned Value Management (EVM) processes including CPI/SPI performance analysis
- Prepare weekly and monthly project performance reports, including dashboards, KPIs, progress curves, and cost/schedule trends
- Provide data-driven insights to support project decision-making

Project Controls Integration

- Collaborate with Project Managers, engineering teams, contractors, and stakeholders to align project plans, progress updates, and forecasts
- Supporting integrated project controls processes across schedule, cost, risk, and change management

Change & Risk Management

- Support change control processes, evaluating impacts to project scope, cost, and schedule
- Assist with risk identification, analysis, and contingency planning
- Maintain documentation supporting project controls governance and reporting requirements

Qualifications / Requirements

To succeed in this role, you bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or a related discipline
- 5+ years of project controls experience supporting capital infrastructure projects
- Experience supporting Power Transmission & Distribution (T&D) and substation projects
- Strong proficiency in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Excel
- Experience with cost management platforms such as SAP, EcoSys, Prism, or similar systems
- Solid understanding of Earned Value Management (EVM) and project performance metrics
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail capabilities
- Excellent communication and stakeholder collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications

- Professional certifications such as PMP, AACEI (CCP, PSP), or similar
- Experience supporting utility or regulated infrastructure programs
- Familiarity with integrated project controls within large capital project environments

Salary Range for Role

$105,000 - $110,000

Compensation at PTAG varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set and level of experience.

Why Join PTAG?

At PTAG, you’ll be part of a dynamic, growing consulting firm that values professional development, collaboration, and innovation. Opportunity to work on major infrastructure and capital projects.
- Exposure to industry-leading clients and partners.
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
- Flexible work environment and opportunities for advancement.
- Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP).
- A culture that values safety, accountability, and excellence.

PTAG is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

PTAG uses AI-enabled tools to support certain aspects of the recruitment process, including reviewing applications against job-related criteria. These tools are used to assist our recruiters. All hiring decisions are made by PTAG recruiters and hiring managers.