Project Controls Cost Analyst

Role summary / purpose This is an entry level position into a Project Controls team. Workers at this level are responsible for routine aspects of project control assignments with close supervision. Workers are expected to develop their skills and gain the ability to work with increased independence. Key responsibilities • Work with a team of Project Controls Analysts and Schedulers • Perform cost forecasting and reporting tasks for a portfolio of projects • Compare monthly actuals to the project baseline and identify variances • Work in partnership with a more experienced Project Controls Analyst Requirements – education & experience • Graduation from a two-year college or university in business, finance, project management, engineering, technical, or equivalent • Minimum of 2 years of project controls experience in lieu of a degree • Demonstrated working knowledge with Project Management / Project Controls Concepts / Computer Applications such as Scheduling Software, Financial Tools, Spreadsheets • Demonstrated knowledge of basic project controls principles Required skills • Public speaking • Comfortable speaking up and contributing ideas • Flexible and able to learn on the fly • Team player • Honesty and integrity • Working knowledge of Excel • Problem solving skills • Collaborative and communication skills Nice-to-have / preferred skills • Graduation from a four-year college or university in business, finance, project management, engineering, technical, or equivalent • PMI or AACE certification (PMP, CAPM, PMI-SP, AACE-CCC, AACE-PSP, AACE-CEP, AACE-EVP, or equivalent) • Experience using software such as MS Project, Primavera, Business Objects, Passport, MS Office Suite, Prolog, Visio, Access, Powerplant, Maximo, or PeopleSoft