Project Controls Advisor

Job Description 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, using critical thinking, creativity, and resourcefulness to solve atypical challenges. Ensures the development and maintenance of accurate cost variances that support tracking of actual spend and volume units. Clearly presents to Senior Management and advises/consults when recorded costs are either overrun or underrun 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, 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 the review process to ensure project costs are accurate and structured in a manner that meets major and multi‑year project or program requirements (e.g., work breakdown structure, Continuous Property Records, FERC/CPUC jurisdictional splits, 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 to support corporate/Organizational Unit governance, internal/external audits, General Rate Cases, and pertinent regulatory filings. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in an applicable financial/accounting profession, business, technical discipline, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. 7+ years of experience in financial cost controls for utilities. Knowledge of the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) and understanding of accounting practices for capital and O&M cost determination. Experience using Microsoft Office, Business Intelligence tools, SAS, and SAP. Extensive Excel experience, including Power Query. Intermediate Power BI experience, including DAX programming, preferred. Salary 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 and 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, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Years of Service Awards Program. Equal Employment Opportunity Hill International is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veteran/Disabled. #J-18808-Ljbffr Hill International, Inc.