Project Analyst

Trident Consulting is seeking a " Project Controls / Cost Analyst for one of our clients in Pomona, CA . A global leader in business and technology services.

Role: Project Controls Analyst

Location: Pomona, CA (Hybrid onsite Monday & Tuesday)

Payrate: $43/ - $49/hr on w2

Duration: 05/27/2026 to 11/26/2027

Contract

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Project Controls / Cost Analyst to support electrical substation projects. The ideal candidate will be responsible for project budgeting, forecasting, cost monitoring, reporting, and change management while working closely with Project Managers and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project budgets, baselines, expenditure plans, and short/long-term forecasts for electrical substation projects.
• Prepare routine and complex financial and cost management reports.
• Monitor project costs including budgets, actuals, commitments, and forecasts.
• Support Project Managers and business partners with detailed cost analysis and reporting.
• Review and report cost overages or underruns against approved budgets and forecasts.
• Conduct variance analysis and provide explanations for changes related to:
• Project scope
• Materials
• Schedule impacts
• Update change management tools based on impact assessments.
• Manage and oversee large, long-range, or multiple complex projects.
• Develop project scope, schedules, resource plans, communication plans, and work assignments to meet project objectives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor s Degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, Construction Management, or related technical discipline.
• Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.
• 3 5 years of project management, cost controls, budgeting, or financial reporting experience.
• Strong forecasting, budgeting, and financial analysis experience.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with:
• Power BI
• Microsoft 365 Applications
• Outlook
• PowerPoint
• SharePoint
• Word
• Excellent analytical, reporting, and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Project Management certification preferred.
• Prior utility industry or construction management experience.
• Experience in cost controls for electrical substation or infrastructure projects.

Employment Details

• Industry: Utilities / Energy / Construction
• Function: Project Controls / Cost Management / Financial Reporting
• Experience Level: Mid-Level Professional