Project Controls Analyst

Project Controls AnalystSTV is seeking a Project Controls Analyst for our Buildings group in our Philadelphia office. The Project Controls Analyst supports the financial health of STV Buildings' project portfolio by maintaining accurate financial data in Deltek Vantagepoint, generating actionable project-level reports, and partnering with Project Managers across disciplines to track budget, cost, and schedule performance. This is a hands-on, high-visibility role that sits at the intersection of finance and project delivery. The Project Controls Analyst serves as the operational hub between Project Management, Operations, Finance, and Resource Management. The position is responsible for ensuring accurate project forecasting, standardized PM reporting, and proactive workforce planning by leveraging Deltek Vantagepoint to provide leadership with actionable insights into project performance, staffing demand, and portfolio health.Key ResponsibilitiesSet up and maintain project records in Deltek Vantagepoint, including charge structures, budgets, and billing termsPrepare monthly project financial reports covering revenue, cost, and fee-at-completion projections by phase and disciplineTrack budget-to-actual variances and provide PMs with clear burn-rate and fee-to-spend analysisDevelop and maintain Estimate at Completion (EAC) models for active projects across all phasesCoordinate accounts receivable activities, including invoice preparation, tracking, and follow-up on outstanding billingsReview timesheet entries and labor allocations for compliance with project charge structures and contract termsSupport Project Managers with ad hoc financial analysis for scope changes, task orders, and contract modificationsAssist with cross-discipline financial data coordination, ensuring consistent reporting across architecture, engineering, and subconsultant scopesSupport the annual financial audit process by preparing project-level documentation and reconciliation schedulesDevelop and maintain financial dashboards and reporting tools to improve project visibility across the portfolioDevelop and maintain 3-, 6-, and 12-month staffing forecasts by discipline using Deltek Vantagepoint.Produce weekly resource demand versus available capacity reports.Partner with Project Managers to maintain accurate project schedules, labor forecasts, and remaining effort.Monitor project health through schedule, financial, and resource metrics.Identify future staffing shortages or underutilization and provide recommendations to Area Leadership.Standardize project reporting across all PMs and disciplines.Support monthly portfolio review meetings by preparing project performance and staffing reports.Qualifications — RequiredBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field5+ years of project controls, project accounting, or financial analysis experience in an architecture, engineering, or construction environmentAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and financial modelingHands-on experience with Deltek Vantagepoint or a comparable project-based ERP (e.g., Deltek Vision, Ajera, BST Global)Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate financial data into clear, actionable insights for non-financial project staffExcellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to work effectively across disciplines and with senior leadershipQualifications — PreferredFamiliarity with Earned Value Management (EVM) methodologies and percent-complete revenue recognitionExperience with data visualization tools — Power BI or Tableau strongly preferredPrior experience in an architecture or engineering firm with multi-phase, multi-discipline projectsKnowledge of federal and municipal contract structures (e.g., IDIQ task orders, cost-plus, lump-sum)About STV BuildingsSTV Buildings is a 350+ person, ENR-ranked, multi-discipline architecture and engineering firm with offices in Pennsylvania, New York, Delaware, and Washington, DC. We deliver complex projects in transportation, institutional, federal, industrial, and water/wastewater markets. STV Buildings is a subsidiary of STV Inc.Equal Opportunity EmployerSTV Buildings is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.Compensation Range:$116,930.89 - $133,635.31STV offers the following benefitsHealth insurance, including an option with a Health Savings AccountDental insuranceVision insuranceFlexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)Disability insuranceLife Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment401(k) PlanRetirement CounselingEmployee Assistance ProgramPaid Time Off (starting at 16 days)Paid Holidays (9 days)Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)Continuing Education ProgramProfessional Licensure and Society MembershipsSTV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV's good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.Not sure this role is the perfect match? We encourage you to apply if STV's work and values resonate with you. We know great candidates don't always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow.