TD Thornton

Construction

SeniorProjectControlsAnalyst

$130–150k San Jose, California, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Senior candidates.

The Brief

“Senior Project Controls Analyst at TD Thornton. Skills: Project controls, Cost analysis, Schedule analysis, Financial forecasting. Develop project schedules. Monitor project schedules”

Industry & Context.

Construction
Problems you'll solve

Analytical capabilities; Analytical skills

Eligibility Requirements

25% travel

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree, 8+ years of relevant experience, 5 years of experience in utility construction, Proficiency in project scheduling, Proficiency in financial analysis

Nice to Have

Proficiency with SAP, PMP or comparable certification, Familiarity with Unifier, Familiarity with ProjectWise, Leadership and ownership mindset, Attention to detail and quality assurance focus, Interest in mentoring, Professional development interest, Willing to travel 25%

What You'll Do.

Develop project schedules

Monitor project schedules

Maintain project schedules

Define work breakdown structures

Define resource allocations

Prepare financial forecasts

Prepare cash flow projections

Support project managers

Track project performance metrics

Analyze project performance metrics

Prepare detailed reports

Prepare visualizations

Support contract administration

Support change order processes

Create streamlined presentations

Facilitate project meetings

Maintain documentation

Escalate potential impacts

Provide data-driven updates

Maintain project documentation

Maintain meeting minutes

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional project teams; Senior leadership communication; Executive updates

Communication Scope

Executive presentations; Data-driven updates

Process & Methodology

Project governance, Budget management, Contingency management

Full Job Description

TD Thornton TD Thornton is a premier consulting firm specializing in project management and project controls solutions. We provide strong onboarding and ongoing support to help our people succeed. We welcome applicants from engineering, construction management, project management, business analytics, scheduling, and anyone who thrives in a collaborative environment Job Overview Title: Senior Project Controls Analyst Sector: Electric Utilities Seniority: Senior Location: San Jose, CA Work Type: Hybrid (2-3 day per week in office) TD Thornton is seeking a highly skilled Senior Project Controls Analyst to oversee cost, schedule, and scope management across a portfolio of major construction projects in the electric utilities sector. This role requires strong analytical capabilities, project governance expertise, and the ability to manage cross-functional project teams. The ideal candidate will play a key role in project performance reporting, financial forecasting, and communication with senior leadership. Your Day-to-Day Activities: Develop, monitor, and maintain project schedules using Primavera P6 Define work breakdown structures, dependencies, resource allocations, and baselines Prepare financial forecasts and cash flow projections using SAP Support project managers with business cases, budget tracking, and contingency management Track and analyze project performance metrics for cost and schedule variance Prepare detailed reports, dashboards, and visualizations for management review Manage accruals, financial tracking, and cost validation activities Support contract administration and change order processes Create streamlined presentations for senior management Facilitate project meetings, ensuring timely follow-up on key deliverables Maintain documentation in compliance with governance and audit standards Identify and assess project risks, escalating potential impacts to leadership as needed Provide clear, data-driven updates to executives and stakeholders Maintain

Free ATS check

Applying for this Senior Project Controls Analyst role?

Most applicants get filtered before a human reads their resume. See if yours makes the cut.

ANONYMOUS · UNFILTERED

What do employees actually say about TD Thornton?

Real rants from real employees. Read before you apply.

Read Company Rants →