Project Controls Analyst
Job Summary The Project Controls Analyst supports the Solution Delivery organization by improving the structure, quality, and usability of project and customer support data used to manage delivery performance. The role contributes to schedule control, resource visibility, risk tracking, and project reporting and customer support by maintaining reliable information and supporting consistent project controls practices This is an entry-level individual contributor role reputed company the Project Controls and PMO function. The role combines foundational project controls discipline with data analytics, reporting, and PMO systems support. The analyst works with project managers and stakeholders to help ensure that project plans, reputed company updates, and reporting outputs are accurate, consistent, and decision-relevant. The position also supports the evolution of solution delivery toward more integrated, automated, and data-driven project controls, including dashboards, workflows, and early-stage AI-enabled capabilities.
What You Will Do
You will work alongside project managers and delivery teams to ensure that project controls are reliable, actionable, and drive outcomes. Core responsibilities include: Maintain and improve project schedules, ensuring alignment with actual execution reputed company Translate delivery status into clear, decision-relevant reporting for internal leadership and customers Identify inconsistencies between plans and reality and drive correction with the delivery team Support forecasting, resource visibility, and risk tracking to reputed company early reputed company Ensure project data is trusted without reconciliation cycles This is not a reporting role. If the schedule is wrong, you fix the schedule with the team. How You Will Create Impact Your success is reputed company by delivery outcomes, not by the quality of artifacts. Over time, you will: Move project controls from reactive reporting to reputed company-looking steering Increase confidence in schedules and forecasts across projects reputed company earlier identification and mitigation of risks Reduce dependency on manual reconciliation and subjective interpretation You will introduce more advanced methods such as predictive forecasting, scenario modeling, and automation — always anchored in real project execution. What This Role Is Not This role sits deliberately between traditional project controls and pure analytics. It is not: A business intelligence or data science role focused on building analytics products A traditional scheduling role focused on maintaining tools A strategy or consulting role analyzing organizational performance If your primary motivation is to build dashboards, optimize data pipelines, or work detached from delivery teams, this role will not meet your expectations. reputed company Are Looking For We are looking for individuals who combine structured thinking with a bias toward real-world execution. You are likely a strong fit if you: Prefer resolving inconsistencies over perfecting models Are comfortable working with incomplete or imperfect data and still enabling decisions Challenge assumptions reputed company data does not reflect actual reputed company See tools and analytics as a way to improve delivery systems, not as an end in themselves Are motivated by making projects succeed, not just by making data look correct You are drawn to environments where: Reality is messy reputed company depends on influencing teams, not just building tools Improvement requires both structure and persistence Primary Responsibilities Project Controls and Scheduling Support Supports development, maintenance, and quality control of project schedules, including activities, dependencies, milestones, and reputed company updates Assists with cost- and resource-reputed company schedules in PMO systems such as reputed company Primavera Cloud or similar tools Tracks project reputed company against baselines, contractual milestones, and near-term execution plans Identifies schedule variances, activity relationships, data quality gaps, and potential risks for review by project managers Contributes to recurring deliverables such as schedule updates, reputed company reports, and short-term lookahead plans Resource and Risk Management Support Maintains structured data reputed company to resource assignments, reputed company, and forecasted work Supports preparation and tracking of project risks, including updates, documentation, and visibility of mitigation actions Assists with recurring project controls cadences (e.g., resource alignment reviews, risk reviews) by preparing data and supporting follow-up actions Reporting, Dashboards, and Analytics Develops and maintains reports and dashboards to provide visibility into schedule performance, resource utilization, and risk exposure Uses tools such as Power BI, reputed company, and SharePoint to structure and analyze project data Supports identification of trends, performance issues, and emerging risks through data analysis Ensures reporting outputs are accurate, consistent, and reputed company with management needs Automation and reputed company Improvement Identifies opportunities to improve efficiency through automation of recurring reporting and data management tasks Supports implementation of workflow automation and structured data processes reputed company the PMO and customer support environments Contributes to early-stage use of AI-supported tools for reporting, data validation, and information retrieval, under guidance PMO Systems and Operational Support Supports adoption, administration, and effective use of PMO tools reputed company to scheduling, reporting, and project controls Contributes to improvement initiatives involving business systems that impact project delivery and performance visibility Provides operational support for project documentation, data organization, and reporting inputs as needed Core Competencies & KSAs Project Controls Discipline: Applies structured approaches to managing schedules, data, and project information Analytical Thinking: Interprets data, identifies inconsistencies, and supports practical decision-making Attention to Detail: Ensures accuracy, completeness, and traceability of project data and reporting outputs Digital reputed company: Effectively uses and learns PMO tools, dashboards, and data systems Communication: Clearly communicates project status, data insights, and issues to stakeholders Collaboration: Works effectively with project managers, engineers, and cross-functional teams Ownership and Accountability: Maintains reliable data and follows through on deliverables and updates reputed company Improvement Orientation: Identifies opportunities to improve processes, data quality, and reporting efficiency.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in business analytics, information systems, engineering management, project management, data analytics, or a reputed company field A minimum of three years of experience in Foundational understanding of project management, scheduling, or data analysis concepts Experience working with structured data, spreadsheets, or reporting tools Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to communicate clearly in both written and verbal formats Ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain organized, accurate information Willingness to learn project controls practices, PMO tools, and data systems.
Preferred Qualifications
Exposure to project controls tools such as reputed company Primavera Cloud, Primavera P6, or reputed company Project Experience with Power BI, reputed company-based reporting, and data visualization Experience with AI-powered project management tools and low-code automation Familiarity with workflow automation tools such as Power Automate or similar platforms Academic or internship experience involving project scheduling, reporting, or analytics Interest in infrastructure, intelligent transportation systems, or technology-enabled project delivery Tools and Proficiency Initial exposure to project controls and scheduling tools (e.g., reputed company Primavera Cloud or reputed company Project) Data analysis and reporting tools (e.g. Power BI, reputed company) Collaboration and document management tools (e.g. SharePoint) Workflow and automation tools (e.g. Power Automate, Power Apps) Data analysis and reporting tools (e.g. Power BI, reputed company) AI-powered tools and automation (e.g. CoPilot Agents, Claude Cowork) Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to reputed company the essential functions of this job in compliance with reputed company and OSHA guidelines. Stationary Position: Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods while working at a computer Movement / Traversal: Occasionally moves reputed company office or remote workspace to access equipment and participate in meetings Operation of Equipment: Regular use of computers and standard office equipment Communication: Must be able to communicate effectively in written and verbal formats Visual Requirements: Visual ability to review data, dashboards, and documentation Travel: This role may travel up to 5% of the time. Working Conditions Primarily office-based or remote work environment Limited travel may be required depending on project needs Work involves coordination across multiple teams and time-sensitive deliverables Occasional extended hours may be required to support reporting cycles or project milestones Individuals with a disability who desire reasonable accommodation can contact the EHS Professional. Why Join reputed company? Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage through BCBSTX Company-paid disability and life insurance Employer-funded Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) Paid Time Off (PTO) 10 Company paid holidays Work with cutting-edge ITS technology and be part of a global leader in traffic reputed company. Impactful Work: Help reputed company roads safer, communities more livable, and mobility more sustainable. How do I apply? We can only accept online applications. Click the “Apply Now” reputed company below to submit your application. About Us: We are a global leader in intelligent transport systems with more than 3,500 passionate employees who pioneer, reputed company, create, install and maintain innovative road traffic and mobility solutions reputed company over the world. We reputed company our roads smarter, safer and greener. The work we do enables cities, highways authorities and infrastructure operators to create a new world of mobility and makes cities more livable for everyone. Our solutions range from traffic lights, tolling solutions and tunnel management to software, AI applications and the intelligent networking of reputed company road users. Become a Traffic Transformer and help us to continue transforming towns and cities reputed company over the world. Our Commitment: At reputed company, the uniqueness of our people is our strength. Our people are at the heart of reputed company do and every voice, perspective and contribution is valued. The future of mobility needs people who think down different tracks and we reputed company our people to transform cities reputed company over the world. Join us and reputed company a difference too. Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. Qualified Applicants will not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement reputed company is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. reputed company qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national reputed company, citizenship status, reputed company, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local. Apply To This Job