Project Controls Analyst Senior | T&D

APS (Arizona Public Service)

United States, Arizona, Phoenix

Jun 11, 2025

Arizona Public Service generates reliable, affordable and clean energy for 2.7 million Arizonans. Our service territory stretches across the state, from the border town of Douglas to the vistas of the Grand Canyon, from the solar fields of Gila Bend to the ponderosa pines of Payson. As the state's largest and longest-serving energy provider, our more than 6,000 dedicated employees power our vision of creating a sustainable energy future for Arizona.

Since our founding in 1886, APS has demonstrated a strong commitment to our customers in one of the country's fastest growing states, earning a reputation for customer satisfaction, shareholder value, operational excellence and business integrity.

Our present and future success depends on the creative and dedicated people of our company who demonstrate the principles outlined in the APS Promise: Design for Tomorrow, Empower Each Other and Succeed Together.

Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Project Controls Analyst Senior to support project managers in delivering successful projects through robust forecasting, scheduling, and performance tracking. In this role, you will play a critical part in monthly, annual, and long-range project forecasting while monitoring schedule and cost performance across multiple initiatives.

You will collaborate closely with project managers and key stakeholders to identify and address project delays or variances, ensuring timely progress toward completion. Additionally, you will work at both the departmental and PMO levels to resolve project-related issues and implement effective controls that drive execution and accountability.

This position is ideal for someone with strong analytical skills, a collaborative mindset, and a passion for driving results in a dynamic project environment.

Minimum Requirements

A four-year Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics or other job-related field from an accredited college or university plus five (5) years of experience in financial analysis, accounting, data analysis and/or finance-related positions.
In lieu of bachelors degree, combination of college coursework and/or experience in financial analysis, accounting, data analysis and/or finance-related positions equaling nine (9) years.

Preferred Special Skills, Knowledge or Qualifications:
Project management experience.
Knowledge of Project Management Institute project controls principles.
Knowledge of Enterprise Project Management System (EPMS) and Power Plan.
Knowledge of long-range forecast process.
Experience using Microsoft applications (Excel, Word).

Major Accountabilities

1) Supports the monthly accounting process by preparing monthly accruals, variance explanations and completing stage gate reviews including budget estimates and forecasts.Analyzes and manages financial data for projects and programs to ensure accuracy for medium to complex projects.Prepares journal voucher (JV) requests to ensure projects are properly stated at all times.Collaborates with accounting, FBO, engineering and PMO and provides guidance as needed.

2) Analyzes Program activities to measure adherence, performance and productivity.Reviews and accepts baseline schedules.Verifies Current Work Plan (CWP) with Project Manager to ensure accuracy with EPMS and other T&D systems.Performs project change order (PCO) reconciliation and follow-up for projects.Performs project trending and projections (e.g., quantity, timeline, cost changes, etc.).Reviews and accepts stage gate 0 estimates.Verifies project steps are followed accurately to ensure good project governance and control.Monitors and tracks project schedules to ensure they are aligned with forecasts/budget and in-service dates.Performs purchase order (PO) and material obligation tracking for medium to complex projects.Performs construction bid, request for information (RFI), tracking and processing of change order and adjustments.Creates work orders in Maximo including Compatible Unit (CU) estimates.

3) Performs vendor invoice reconciliation by identifying and resolving billing issues with vendors and contractors.Reviews and ensures vendor billing accuracy by ensuring billings align with purchase order, agreements and work performed.

4) Prepares schedules, data and reports for Rate Case, Budget/Long-Range Forecast (LRF) Process, and T&D Management.Supports Engineers, Project Managers, and other T&D departments with reports and data requests.

5) Prepares information for monthly capital approval board meetings.

6) Reviews activities and data to develop efficiency initiatives for the department.Identifies/recommends process improvements.Assists department consultants with executing improvement activities/initiatives.Analyzes data to identify metric drivers and improvement solutions.

7) Assists in some training of junior cost analysts.

Export Compliance / EEO Statement

This position may require access to and/or use of information subject to control under the Department of Energy's Part 810 Regulations (10 CFR Part 810), the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730 through 774), or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter M Part 120) (collectively, 'U.S. Export Control Laws'). Therefore, some positions may require applicants to be a U.S. person, which is defined as a U.S. Citizen, a U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), a Political Asylee, or a Refugee under the U.S. Export Control Laws. All applicants will be required to confirm their U.S. person or non-US person status. All information collected in this regard will only be used to ensure compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws, and will be used in full compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of national origin and other factors. For positions at Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Stations (PVNGS) all openings will require applicants to be a U.S. person.

Pinnacle West Capital Corporation and its subsidiaries and affiliates ('Pinnacle West') maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. This policy of nondiscrimination shall include, but not be limited to, recruiting, hiring, promoting, compensating, reassigning, demoting, transferring, laying off, recalling, terminating employment, and training for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other classification or characteristic protected by law.

For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to EEO is the Law poster. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of every person hired to work in the United States, refer to E-Verify poster. View the employee rights and responsibilities under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).

In compliance with the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988, the Company is committed to a work environment that is free from the effects of alcohol and controlled substances, and free from the abuse or inappropriate use of prescribed and over-the-counter medications. The Company requires employees to be subject to drug and alcohol testing that is job-related and consistent with business necessity, regulatory requirements and applicable laws.

Hybrid: Employees in hybrid roles work both in their home offices (virtually) and alongside their colleagues (in person).

In order for employees to build strong relationships and to promote meaningful in-person interactions, hybrid employees are expected to work about 40% of their time in-person at an APS or other (non-home office) location.

*Employees are expected to reside in Arizona (or New Mexico for Four Corners-based employees).

*Working from a home office requires adequate technology and an appropriate ergonomic set up.

*Role types are subject to change based on business need.