About FlexGen

Based in Durham, N.C., FlexGen is an innovative software and services provider in the global energy storage sector. At the forefront of the energy transition, FlexGen leverages decades of engineering and software expertise to help shape the future of sustainable power both in the United States and globally. FlexGen's HybridOS™ software seamlessly integrates with any hardware vendor and with both traditional and renewable power sources. Our advanced analytics and AI-driven insights enable energy storage owners to effectively deploy diverse power market strategies and integrate various generation forms, enhancing grid stability and increasing economic returns. With 1.5M hours of runtime and 8 GWh of energy storage systems managed with HybridOS™, FlexGen provides field-tested software and services solutions that are trusted by the most technically and commercially demanding developers, utilities, government agencies, and industrial companies in the world.

Position Description:

As our mid‑level Project Controls Analyst, you’ll combine technical project acumen with sharp financial analysis to keep FlexGen’s energy storage projects on budget, on track, and primed for efficiency. You’ll partner with Project Management, Finance, Field Services, and Engineering teams to turn data into insights, drive continuous improvement, and help steer strategic decisions—all while growing your career in a fast‑paced, mission‑driven environment.

Major Job Responsibilities:

• Track actual expenditures against budget and perform variance analysis to pinpoint risks and savings
• Develop and maintain cost forecasts at both project and portfolio levels, highlighting key trends and opportunities
• Build and refine real‑time dashboards and reports (Power BI, Excel) to communicate earned value, cost metrics, and project performance
• Present actionable insights to project teams and senior leadership to support data‑driven decisions
• Administer change control processes: assess scope/schedule/budget impacts, estimate change requests, and run scenario analyses
• Support risk identification and mitigation by quantifying potential cost and schedule impacts
• Oversee and coordinate monthly resource allocation procedures with project teams
• Monitor, evaluate, and report on integrated resource-loaded schedules, helping drive the team's efficiency and schedule performance
• Design, implement, and audit project control procedures (governance, reporting standards, auditing)
• Propose and lead automation or process improvements to boost accuracy and efficiency in cost control workflows
• Ensure adherence to company policies, procedures, and industry standards in cost control, schedule, and financial management
• Act as the go to resource for operational teams adopting cost and change control methodologies
• Work closely with project stakeholders—Project Managers, Field Services, Finance, and Engineers —to align resource planning, scheduling considerations, and financial objectives

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, Construction Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Minimum 2 years in project controls or cost analysis (energy, oil & gas, manufacturing, or construction environments)
• 5+ years in budgeting, forecasting, and earned value management on capital projects preferred
• Deep analytical ability and comfort with variance analysis and cost modeling
• Proficiency in Procore, MS Project, Power BI, Excel (Power Query/DAX), and SQL
• Familiarity with EVM principles and project lifecycle processes
• Strong communicator: able to translate complex data into clear recommendations
• Self-driven and adaptable: manage ambiguity, set priorities, and work independently
• Professional certifications (PMP, CCP/AACE, or similar) and experience with Fabric, NetSuite, and Procore Financials preferred

FlexGen provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, FlexGen complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. 

FlexGen expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. 

To the extent permitted by law, employees are subject to periodic random drug testing, and post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing.