Sector: Electric Utilities

Seniority: Mid-Level

Location: San Francisco Bay Area, CA

Work Type: Hybrid (1 day per week in office)

Join TD Thornton, a leading consulting firm specializing in project management and project controls solutions. Since 2005, we have helped clients in the utilities and infrastructure sectors deliver successful, high-impact projects through expert consulting and staff augmentation.

We are a woman-owned and minority-owned firm that values collaboration, diversity, and professional growth. Our strong onboarding and training programs empower our team members to thrive in a dynamic environment where success knows no bounds.

As a Project Controls Analyst, you will be responsible for managing the scope, cost, and schedule of large-scale construction projects in the electric utilities sector. Working under general direction, you will apply sound judgment and established project governance principles to oversee financial forecasting, schedule development, and performance analysis. Projects are often multi-year and high-profile, requiring coordination across cross-functional teams and multiple locations.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your skills in project controls, financial analysis, and scheduling while contributing to the successful delivery of complex infrastructure initiatives.

Input and analyze financial forecast data using SAP and Primavera P6

Develop and maintain project schedules, including work breakdown structures, dependencies, and baselines

Assist project managers with business cases, contingency releases, and budget management

Monitor and update cash flow projections to ensure fiscal alignment

Analyze and report on project cost and schedule variances

Develop and maintain tracking tools and reports for performance monitoring

Measure progress of key milestones and activities

Support contract administration, including processing change orders and accrual validation

Coordinate with project teams and stakeholders through regular meetings and updates

Track action items and ensure accountability across team members

Prepare and deliver progress reports to project managers and supervisors

Maintain meeting minutes, action logs, and stakeholder updates

Identify and track project risks, escalating issues to maintain cost and schedule integrity

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, business, or a related field

Experience in project scheduling and financial analysis

Experience with Primavera P6

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data analysis tools

Proficiency with SAP

Familiarity with Unifier or ProjectWise project management software

PMP or equivalent certification

Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality

Interest in mentorship and continuous learning

Annual salary of $115,000-140,000

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options

401(k) plan with company match

Profit-sharing program

Tuition reimbursement and paid parental leave

$115,000 - $140,000 a year