About the opportunity

SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking a Project Controls Analyst to support our Great Basin sub-region operations in Utah and Idaho. This newly created position offers flexibility, with the option for a hybrid or fully remote work environment based out of one of our West Region offices. The selected candidate will be located within the Pacific or Mountain time zone.

The successful candidate will join a collaborative team in a dynamic culture that values growth and success. You'll be in an environment that motivates individuals to excel and contribute to both personal and company-wide achievements. This is a full-time, hourly position typically requiring 40 hours per week, with occasional overtime based on project deadlines. What you will accomplish

• Utilize Power BI dashboards, Deltek Vision, and other reporting tools to track key performance indicators (KPIs) for projects, providing regular updates to project stakeholders.
• Identify, assess, and manage project risks in collaboration with project managers, ensuring that potential issues are addressed proactively.
• Support development of project budgets and work breakdown structures.
• Assist with project setup within SWCA's project accounting system, ensuring all necessary details are accurately entered.
• Assist in the development, processing, and documentation of change orders to ensure project adjustments are accurately tracked.
• Coordinate subconsultant contracting and management, ensuring compliance with project requirements and timelines.
• Prepare and present monthly client accrual estimates, ensuring accuracy and timely submission.
• Assist with project contract review to understand and ensure compliance with contract requirements.
• Continuously assess and improve project controls processes, recommending and implementing changes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Provide training and support to project managers and other team members on project controls processes, tools, and best practices. Experience and qualifications for success

Key Skills * Proficient with project financial tracking and reporting methods, including earned value and estimates at completion. * Excellent communication skills, capable of translating complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for diverse audiences. * Team-oriented with excellent customer service skills; detail-oriented, self-motivated, flexible, and results-driven. * Excellent problem-solving abilities, with strong interpersonal skills to effectively address practical challenges. * Capable of working both independently and collaboratively with project managers, staff, subcontractors, and client representatives. * Highly organized and adept at multitasking, consistently meeting multiple deadlines. Required Qualifications * Bachelor's degree in finance, business, or an environmentally related field (e.g., biology, geology, anthropology, archaeology, environmental science) with equivalent business acumen. * A minimum of five (5)  years of experience with an environmental and/or A/E/C firm, with relevant project controls or project coordination experience involving project management and financial tracking/reporting. * Proficient in MS Office Suite (Outlook, Excel), Adobe Acrobat. Preferred Qualifications * Proficiency in project management software such as Microsoft Project or Smartsheet. * Demonstrated proficiency in Deltek Vision or similar project accounting software. * Familiarity with federal and/or state environmental protection laws. * Experience creating custom dashboards and reports using Power BI or similar tools.

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