What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Controls Analyst position at United Utility Services?
About Us
Welcome to United Utility Services, a dynamic player in the electric utility industry. As a trailblazer, we provide comprehensive and innovative offerings that bolster power infrastructure investments across the U.S. We proudly serve as the parent company to industry-leading utility service contractors specializing in transmission, substation, distribution, and grid hardening projects. Our Core Values are clear and simple: Safety, Quality, Integrity, and Professionalism. At United Utility Services, we craft power delivery solutions – built safe, engineered smart, and driven by what customers demand – fueling communities with reliable energy. We are the best-in-class, trusted partner delivering customer-centric Power Delivery Construction and Engineering solutions.
Location: Dallas Fort Worth, TX
The salary range for this position is $65,000–$78,000 annually. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the role.
Benefits
Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options where applicable; 401(k) with company match; paid time off; company-paid holidays; and short and long-term disability.
How To Apply
Candidates may apply by clicking the "apply" button in this posting which is hosted on our careers page at https://unitedutility.com/careers
Internal Employee Notice
This opportunity is being communicated internally in accordance with the Company’s Recruiting Transparency and Opportunity Notice process.
Current employees are encouraged to apply through our careers page at https://unitedutility.com/careers
About The Role
As a Project Controls Analyst, you will play a crucial role in the successful execution of our diverse and transformative projects. The successful candidate will work within stakeholders. The Project Management Office coordinates/collaborates with other functional departments of the organization, providing schedule and cost controls, data capture and analytics, along with process improvement and tools development for all projects. The Project Controls Analyst will work collaboratively on cross-functional project teams to provide controls functions for assigned projects throughout the entire duration of the project life cycle. As frequent interaction and coordination will be required across various departments and personnel. Your impact on the business will be significant, as you will work collaboratively with various teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. Your expertise in project management, analysis, and coordination will directly contribute to the continued growth and success of our dynamic organization.
Key Responsibilities
This posting will remain open for a minimum of five (5) calendar days. The Company reserves the right to extend or close the posting based on business needs and applicable policy requirements.
Important Information
Applicants may be asked:
“Are you currently employed by the Company?”
For standard external opportunities, this question is used for applicant classification, reporting, and workforce analytics purposes only.
We do not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from third-party recruiters or staffing firms. Resumes submitted without a signed, written agreement with the Company and outside the approved HR/Recruiter process will not be reviewed or considered, and the Company will not be responsible for any associated fees.
Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, please contact
Email: HRSC@unitedutility.com
Welcome to United Utility Services, a dynamic player in the electric utility industry. As a trailblazer, we provide comprehensive and innovative offerings that bolster power infrastructure investments across the U.S. We proudly serve as the parent company to industry-leading utility service contractors specializing in transmission, substation, distribution, and grid hardening projects. Our Core Values are clear and simple: Safety, Quality, Integrity, and Professionalism. At United Utility Services, we craft power delivery solutions – built safe, engineered smart, and driven by what customers demand – fueling communities with reliable energy. We are the best-in-class, trusted partner delivering customer-centric Power Delivery Construction and Engineering solutions.
Location: Dallas Fort Worth, TX
The salary range for this position is $65,000–$78,000 annually. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the role.
Benefits
Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options where applicable; 401(k) with company match; paid time off; company-paid holidays; and short and long-term disability.
How To Apply
Candidates may apply by clicking the "apply" button in this posting which is hosted on our careers page at https://unitedutility.com/careers
Internal Employee Notice
This opportunity is being communicated internally in accordance with the Company’s Recruiting Transparency and Opportunity Notice process.
Current employees are encouraged to apply through our careers page at https://unitedutility.com/careers
About The Role
As a Project Controls Analyst, you will play a crucial role in the successful execution of our diverse and transformative projects. The successful candidate will work within stakeholders. The Project Management Office coordinates/collaborates with other functional departments of the organization, providing schedule and cost controls, data capture and analytics, along with process improvement and tools development for all projects. The Project Controls Analyst will work collaboratively on cross-functional project teams to provide controls functions for assigned projects throughout the entire duration of the project life cycle. As frequent interaction and coordination will be required across various departments and personnel. Your impact on the business will be significant, as you will work collaboratively with various teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. Your expertise in project management, analysis, and coordination will directly contribute to the continued growth and success of our dynamic organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Work with Project team and Accounting to drive monthly close, to ensure cost and revenue accruals, and revenue adjustments are prepared and processed in a timely manner, in accordance with established policies and procedures; Upon close, extract actuals data against forecast/budget/guidance to complete variance analysis for relevant time periods.
- Collaborate with Project Managers develop Estimate at Completion (EAC) template and forecast.
- Identify potential risks and opportunities as a part of recurring forecast analysis and communicate them to stakeholders.
- Support process improvement initiatives to make effective changes in the area of financial systems, project financial control and reporting and financial dashboarding.
- Perform analytical review and arithmetic checks of cost reporting documentation.
- Prepare accurate and complete variance analysis and reporting.
- Prepare/Support Internal Project Review presentations for management.
- Monitor costs and manpower on a weekly basis ensuring that actuals are within budget and charged to the correct job number.
- Assist with the preparation, processing and tracking of contract Change Order
- Proactively Leads the weekly/monthly Project Status Report (PSR) for Internal and External stakeholders.
- Ensures invoices are billed in accordance with contract requirements and reconciles billings (address open issues immediately).
- Process cost transfers as required.
- Prepares ad hoc reports as requested.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Detail-oriented individuals who will proactively pursue and investigate underlying details of information begin reported in order to construct a comprehensive understanding of project related risks/issues.
- Ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders to diagnosis and solve problems within limited time frames.
- Highly capable of working constructively and maintaining good relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Efficient at data capture and analysis exercises using various enterprise systems.
- Proficiency in Primavera Project Planner (P6).
- Advanced Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
- Bachelor of Science in Project or Construction Management, Engineering or in related field, or bachelor’s degree equivalency with practical experience and knowledge of relevant technical systems
- 2 years of project scheduling experience is preferred.
- 2 Years of project cost controls experience.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
- Certified Cost Professional (CCP) or Earned Value Professional (EVP) designation.
- Master's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
This posting will remain open for a minimum of five (5) calendar days. The Company reserves the right to extend or close the posting based on business needs and applicable policy requirements.
Important Information
Applicants may be asked:
“Are you currently employed by the Company?”
For standard external opportunities, this question is used for applicant classification, reporting, and workforce analytics purposes only.
We do not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from third-party recruiters or staffing firms. Resumes submitted without a signed, written agreement with the Company and outside the approved HR/Recruiter process will not be reviewed or considered, and the Company will not be responsible for any associated fees.
Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, please contact
Email: HRSC@unitedutility.com
Salary : $65,000 - $75,000