Project Control Analyst

ESA seeks a highly motivated Project Control Analyst withat least 7years of experience who can support the financial and logistical efficiency of large-scale on-call contracts in close collaboration with the Contract and Project Managers. This opportunity places a high value on collaboration,delivery, and efficiency. For the proper qualified candidate, we're open to a remote schedule working PST hours 8:30am - 5:30pm PST. Preference will be given to candidates in the PST time zone.

Who You Are

• You are an experienced Project Administrator/Financial Analyst with at least 7years of experience in project and/or contract administration and financial analysis. You have a comprehensive understanding of and ability to implement procedures for meeting complex contract and compliance requirements; demonstrate clear knowledge and assessment of key financial metrics related to project/portfolio performance to accurately communicate forecasts, trends, and anomalies; and are confident and effective in communicating and coordinating with a diverse, dynamic team.
• You consistently demonstrate integrity, accountability, and efficient stewardship of resources and can protect ESA's interests by ensuring all legal requirements are met and complied with through proactive practices, research, and actions.
• You have solid knowledge of contract principles and practices, and project contract and change order documents. You are strong in analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills and have a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• You possess solid writing skills, exceptional oral presentation skills, and attentive listening skills; you are capable of presenting complex information understandably and can speak persuasively about complex topics and sensitive and/or confidential issues to Contract and Project Managers and other stakeholders. You are comfortable and confident with verbal and written communication to provide essential information to all members of the project team.
• You hold a Bachelor's degree in business and/or combination of equivalent education and experience.
• Preference given to candidates with prior consulting experience.

Remote candidates must be located in one of the following States: Alaska, California, Colorado, Maine, New York, Oregon, Washington, Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington D.C.,Wisconsin

What You Will Do for ESA

The Project Control Analyst is a mid-level classification in the Project Accounting job series. This role works cooperatively with Contract and Project Managers to ensure efficient delivery of multi-year contracts, and with regional and project leadership to ensure complete and accurate submittal of fee proposals.

As a Project Control Analyst assigned to specific contracts, you will ensure that all contracting, coordination, budgeting, financial management and reporting processes run smoothly. You willmonitor the progress of a project to ensure that it is performing within the contracted scope of work, schedule, and budget including approved staff/rates. You will prepare and present project performance reporting and monthly forecasting for clients in coordination with Contract and/or Project Managers. You will also support monthly invoice submittals and may support Project Managers withresource planning for the timely, efficient, and fiscally responsible execution of scope.

As a partner to regional and project leadership, you will review fee proposal spreadsheets prior to submittal to help ensure accurate and effective pricing.

What's Special About Our Team

Our Northern California region is growing and dynamic, comprised of a range of consulting and professional services staff who bring their individual expertise and passion to achieve our shared commitment to teamwork, professional growth, and quality service. With a broad and complex body of work being managed in our region, there are ongoing opportunities for all team members to collaborate, innovate, and contribute.

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, organized, and detail and solution-oriented analyst to join our team and support the region's key client portfolios and successful financial performance.

What's Special About ESA

Joining ESA means becoming part of a close-knit team of environmental professionals who contribute to outstanding projects, improve environmental stewardship, and advance a more sustainable and resilient future for our communities and wild places.

At ESA, we provide benefits such as medical, dental, and vision insurance (paid at 70% for you AND your family), annual allocations of company share through our ESOP, a 401(k) plan with company match, and paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, to name a few.

We also provide specific programs whether you want to further your technical expertise, sharpen your business acumen, or help lead the next generation of employee-owners. We want to support you in reaching your career goals through tuition reimbursement, professional development bonuses, and attendance at conferences.