Remote Project Controls Assistant Jobs in Ashburn, VA

PowerRise is a premier provider of project and construction management as well as engineering services for electric, gas, telecom and water utility clients. We specialize in delivering reliable, resilient, and innovative solutions that drive success for capital projects. Our leadership team brings decades of experience in the energy sector, ensuring expert execution and strategic management across all project phases. At PowerRise, we champion safety, innovation, diversity, and inclusion, ensuring every project contributes to a more equitable and sustainable energy future.

PowerRise is seeking a highly organized and motivated dynamic Project Controls Analyst to support financial oversight and cost management on water utility infrastructure programs in Camden NJ. In this remote role, you will play a critical role in analyzing financial data, identifying trends, and providing actionable insights to improve operational performance. The ideal candidate will have strong technical skillset, including experience with data analysis, reporting, and automation tools, to streamline workflows and enhance efficiency. You will be responsible for analytically monitoring aspects of project management, and ensuring efficient communication among project teams and stakeholders.

• Assist in the preparation and consolidation of budget templates, incorporating historical data, organizational changes, and business drivers
• Monitor project budgets against approved Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) allocations; identify and report variances with rootcause analysis
• Maintain cost control logs, change order registers, and contingency tracking sheets
• Process and validate contractor pay applications, purchase orders, and invoice packages for technical accuracy
• Support development of project cost forecasts, including estimateatcompletion (EAC) and estimatetocomplete (ETC) projections
• Assist with the preparation and formatting of project status reports, dashboards, and presentations for various audiences
• Building and maintaining the project schedule (often in tools like Primavera P6 or MS Project)
• Tracking progress against baseline and identifying schedule slippage
• Updating critical path analysis and flagging schedule risks
• Coordinating with project managers/engineers to get accurate progress updates
• Calculating and tracking metrics like CPI (Cost Performance Index), SPI (Schedule Performance Index), CV, SV
• Producing earned value reports for management and clients
• Preparing regular status reports, dashboards, and executive summaries
• Analyzing trends and variances and explaining the "why" behind the numbers
• Supporting risk registers and risk/contingency analysis
• Maintaining change management logs (scope, schedule, and cost changes)
• Resource loading and labor hour forecasting
• Supporting cash flow projections
• Helping with whatif scenarios for schedule or budget changes
Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Management Information Systems (MIS, or a related field)
• 15 years of project controls, financial analysis, or related experience finance, auditing, or related coursework (water/wastewater utility, municipal infrastructure, or publicsector experience strongly preferred)
• Working knowledge of project cost control principles: budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, change management
• Proficiency in Proficiency in MS Office, including Word, Excel, including pivot tables
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet recurring reporting deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to present financial data to nonfinancial stakeholders
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) is essential
• Excellent organizational and timemanagement skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a professional and courteous demeanor
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively within a team environment
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience with Trimble Unity Constructbased system, for project management, with workflows and processes
• Exposure to water utility rate structures, CIP program delivery, or state revolving fund (SRF) compliance requirements
• Experience supporting grantfunded infrastructure programs (WIFIA, ARPAW, EPA SRF)
• Familiarity with fundamental project management methodologies and common project management software (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, Asana)
Why Join PowerRise?
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunities for professional development, learning, and career advancement within a growing company
• A collaborative, supportive, and dynamic team environment where your contributions are valued
• Make a real difference by supporting critical projects that power our communities
To Apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and a cover letter detailing their relevant administrative and project support experience to careers@thepowerrise.com. Please include " Project Control Analyst (Utility Projects) – Camden NJ" in the subject line.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

PowerRise is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees.