Job Description
The Senior Project Controls Analyst leads project controls activities across complex pharmaceutical construction programs. This role requires deep expertise in cost and schedule integration, capital planning, and requisition review. The ideal candidate brings extensive experience supporting the construction of pharmaceutical plants, laboratories, and GMP environments. In addition to developing and maintaining cost and schedule control systems, the senior analyst will liaise with cross-functional teams, including design, procurement, and construction stakeholders, to ensure timely, accurate reporting and actionable recommendations.
Organizational Responsibilities
- Leads the development and execution of cost control procedures for multi-million-dollar pharmaceutical capital projects.
- Supports requisition and invoice review processes, ensuring alignment with forecasted budget and contract requirements.
- Oversees detailed cash flow models and monthly forecast updates for executive reporting.
- Integrates schedule and cost data to track earned value and schedule performance indicators.
- Supports design coordination, procurement tracking, and construction delivery timelines.
- Coordinates with contractors, subcontractors, and client leadership for alignment on scope, risk, and cost exposures.
- Supports the development of programmatic dashboards and executive presentations.
Position Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, finance, or a related field.
- 10+ years of experience in project controls, with substantial exposure to pharmaceutical project environments.
- Proficiency in cost and schedule management tools (e.g., Primavera P6, Excel, Power BI, SAP, Oracle).
- Demonstrated leadership in capital program forecasting, budget reconciliation, and schedule integration.
- Deep understanding of the pharmaceutical construction lifecycle and regulatory requirements (e.g., GMP, cleanroom design).
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, especially in client-facing settings.
Additional Requirements
Physical: Standing or sitting for long periods; must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times and spend extended hours in front of a computer screen.
Cognitive: Problem-solving, written, and verbal communication skills; computer and software skills; and ability to read and interpret text online or in printed form.
About PMA
At PMA, employee well-being is a daily priority. We offer a combination of workplace options that include a PMA office location; work-from-home; or a client site. Wherever we work, we openly share knowledge as we believe that collaboration with peers improves our work product and that pursuing subject matter expertise is a lifelong endeavor.
We are committed to a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion. We affirm and respect diverse backgrounds and opinions because we believe they yield the best solutions for our clients. We promote emotional intelligence and trust by nurturing these values within our new hires.
We encourage staff to develop rewarding, long-term careers at PMA, and we implement formal leadership development programs that help you attain your goals. At PMA, shared success is a core value. Every employee who contributes is recognized, celebrated, and rewarded. We look for self-driven candidates eager to assume responsibility and join a community of respect founded on collaboration and accountability, not titles. If you aim to transform the project management practice toward continuous improvement of project outcomes, the profession, and yourself, PMA looks forward to warmly welcoming you to our team.
We offer competitive pay and benefits, wellness programs for you and your family, and career development opportunities to advance your professional goals.
As a PMA professional, you will be empowered to make timely and effective decisions and significant daily contributions to complex facets of project delivery. Join a team that has achieved a world-class reputation in the construction industry and has been voted a “Best Place to Work.”
PMA offers competitive wages and comprehensive benefits, including medical, prescription, dental, vision, time off with pay, 401(k) with company match, life, disability, and professional development reimbursement for qualifying employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression), disability, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. Qualified female and minority applicants are encouraged to apply.
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