Project Controls Specialist

Key Responsibilities
" Develop, maintain, and report on program budgets, forecasts, and performance dashboards.
" Track actuals vs. forecast, analyze variances, and identify corrective actions.
" Prepare monthly spend plans, accruals, and cost summaries for client reporting.
" Support KPI tracking, performance metrics, and executive dashboards.
" Coordinate with program team, PMO, and engineering teams to validate program expenditures.
" Maintain controls documentation and ensures consistency across all program workstreams.
" Identify and implement process improvements that strengthen cost control and forecasting discipline.
" Support audit and regulatory readiness by maintaining clear documentation of cost and workflow processes.
Qualifications
" Bachelor's degree in engineering, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
" 5+ years of experience in project controls, cost engineering, or financial analysis, ideally within utilities, energy efficiency, or infrastructure programs.
" Strong analytical and reporting skills with proficiency in Excel, Power BI, or Smartsheet.
" Experience with budgeting, forecasting, accruals, and cost reporting practices.
" Proven ability to work independently and lead program reporting efforts.
" Familiarity with SAP.
" Clear communicator with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
" Organized, detail-oriented, and process-driven professional who thrives in fast-paced environments.