Senior Project Controls Analyst

Colonial has provided a wide range of opportunities for job candidates who are highly qualified, skilled, motivated and team players. Employees find exciting opportunities to grow and develop their careers at a stable company which offers a generous compensation and benefits package that includes annual incentive bonuses, retirement plans, insurance coverage and a host of other features that support a happy, active, productive and rewarding life. Come to Colonial, a great place to work, where people matter most, and where safety 24/7 is paramount.

Ready to work for Colonial Pipeline Company?

Are you intrigued by the thought of being part of revolutionizing the energy industry and a new era in the pipeline industry? Do you want to be a part of a company that is obsessed with excellence in everything we do? A company growing and expanding our business that is full of opportunity? If so, we are seeking smart, safety focused, and energetic professionals to join our team to help us to the next level of excellence!

What is it that we do at Colonial Pipeline Company?

Colonial Pipeline is the largest refined products pipeline in the United States, transporting more than 100 million gallons or 2.5 million barrels per day. Colonial transports various grades of gasoline, diesel fuel, home heating oil, jet fuel, and fuels for the U.S. military through a pipeline system. Colonial transports approximately 45 percent of all fuel consumed on the East Coast, providing refined products to more than 50 million Americans.

About the Senior Project Controls Analyst Position

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for financial governance, project performance, and cross-functional collaboration? We’re seeking a Senior Project Controls Analyst to play a critical role in driving the successful delivery of our project portfolio.

In this role, you will partner closely with Project Managers, Program Managers, Finance, and Technical Services leadership to provide expert guidance in project controls, financial forecasting, reporting, and governance. You’ll ensure transparency, compliance, and accountability across projects ranging from standard to highly complex, making a direct impact on organizational performance.

In this role, you will be a key driver of the systems, processes, and decisions that guide successful project outcomes. You’ll collaborate with high-performing teams, provide financial leadership, and contribute to major initiatives across the organization. Your work will directly support the efficiency, transparency, and financial excellence of our project operations. If you excel in a fast-paced environment, enjoy problem-solving, and thrive on influencing project success, this is an exciting opportunity to take your career to the next level.

If you're a seasoned project controls professional who thrives on data-driven decision-making and cross-functional collaboration, we’d love to hear from you!

What You Get to Do:

Project Financial Management & Controls

• Lead the development and execution of financial controls for large-scale projects.
• Monitor budgets, perform monthly budget vs. actual analyses, and develop EAC/ETC forecasts.
• Identify financial risks including cost overruns, underspending, or resource gaps.
• Manage accruals, reconciliations, payroll allocations, and close-out activities.
• Ensure proper financial treatment of estimates, purchases, and material management.

Project Performance & Reporting

• Track and report project performance, providing real-time insights across the portfolio.
• Partner with PMs to ensure accurate performance reporting and corrective action planning.
• Prepare detailed updates for leadership with a focus on financial progress and alignment to organizational goals.
• Support enterprise-wide financial reporting and PMO requests.

Governance, Collaboration & Process Improvement

• Develop centralized project governance, reporting, and resource management tools.
• Champion project controls best practices across teams and departments.
• Support annual capital/expense planning and budgeting cycles.
• Identify opportunities to streamline project management processes and tools.
• Provide leadership, training, and expertise to team members and stakeholders.

What You Bring to the Table:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Project Management, or a related field from an accredited educational institution; will consider combination of education and experience.
• Ideally 10+ years of analytical experience, ideally in construction management, finance, or accounting.
• Ideally 8+ years’ experience of project financial management on projects of $5MM+.
• Ideally 5+ years of fiscal responsibility for projects $10MM+—Oil & Gas industry experience required.
• PMP certification (preferred but not required).
• Strong analytical and organizational capabilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency with project management and reporting tools.
• Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to consistently adhere to policies and procedures and be a positive example for others by demonstrating the Company’s core values of Respect, Accountability, Innovation, Safety, and Excellence in completing work assignments.
• Self-motivated, have phenomenal work ethic, and looking for the right company to support your growth.

Advantages of Working at Colonial Pipeline Company:

Getting to work for a company that helps to meet our country’s energy needs and keeps us moving!

Team members who care about each other while accomplishing remarkable things.

Highly competitive benefits – Check out Colonial’s

Are you up to the challenge? What are you waiting for? Apply today!

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