Project Controls Advisor

Hill International is seeking a Project Controls Advisor in Pomona, California. Responsibilities Works closely with Transmission and Distribution stakeholders to prepare cost estimates, develop and maintain project budgets, forecasts, and cash flows for T&D operations. Sets up cost monitoring and reporting systems. Applies extensive technical expertise and full knowledge of other related financial disciplines. Challenges are atypical and require the regular use of critical thinking, creativity, and resourcefulness. Ensures the development and maintenance of accurate cost variances which support tracking of actual spend and volume units. Ability to present clearly to Senior Management and advise/consult when recorded costs are either overrun or underrun as compared to the approved budget. Prepares monthly, and year‑end forecasts and advises management and stakeholders on risks and opportunities in meeting performance targets. Analyzes monthly variances from budget and latest forecast and identifies key cost and unit completion trends. Performs trend analysis and actively evaluates monthly project cost performance. Develops Operating plans for O&M (Operations & Maintenance) and Capital activities. Coordinates discussions with stakeholders to propose solutions for gaps to year‑end and operating plan performance targets. Stays up to date on industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging technologies in cost engineering and construction management. Leads review process to ensure project costs are accurate and structured in a manner that meets major and multi‑year projects or program requirements (e.g., work breakdown structure, Continuous Property Records, FERC/CPUC jurisdictional splits, and cost elements/drivers). Performs highly complex analytics and prepares and presents results, alternatives, and recommendations to support business decisions, manage project costs and schedules, and mitigate potential risks. Leads or prepares project controls data request responses and work papers in supporting corporate/Organizational Unit governance (e.g. Business Oversight Team and Capital Review Team), internal/external audits, General Rate Cases, and any pertinent regulatory filings. Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in applicable Financial/Accounting profession, business, technical discipline or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. 7+ years' experience in financial cost controls for utilities required. Knowledgeable of California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC); understanding of accounting practices of Capital and O&M cost determination required. Experience using Microsoft Office software, Business Intelligence, SAS, and SAP required. Must have extensive Excel experience, including Power Query. Intermediate Power BI experience, including DAX programming preferred. Compensation and Benefits The salary range for this position is $130,000-$150,000. The offered salary will be based on the applicant's qualifications, education, experience and work location. Benefits may include Medical, Dental, Vision, Employer Paid Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurances, Business Travel Accident Insurance, Short‑Term Disability, Long‑Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Commuter Benefits, Legal Assistance, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Auto & Home Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Voluntary Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), Holidays, 401(K) Retirement Savings Plan, Employee Referral Program, Professional Certification Incentive Program, Hill University Learning and Development, Tuition Reimbursement, EAP, and Years of Service Awards Program. Equal Opportunity Employer Hill International is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veteran/Disabled. Job Description Note This job description is intended to provide an indication of the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions to be carried out as part of fulfilling the role mentioned in the job title. Various other duties as required. #J-18808-Ljbffr