Project Cost Analyst

Role summary / purpose PCS II Cost Analyst 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. This worker will be expected to work with a team of Project Controls Analysts and Schedulers. Workers at this level will perform cost forecasting and reporting tasks for a portfolio of projects budgeted anywhere from $10K to $1M annual spend, comparing monthly actuals to the project baseline, identifying variances. This position will work in partnership with a more experienced Project Controls Analyst. Key responsibilities • Perform cost forecasting and reporting tasks for a portfolio of projects • Compare monthly actuals to project baseline • Identify and analyze variances • Work collaboratively with Project Controls Analysts and Schedulers • Develop project controls skills with mentorship from experienced analysts Requirements – education & experience • Graduation from a two-year college or university in business, finance, project management, engineering, technical, or equivalent field • Minimum of 2 years of project controls experience • Alternatively, minimum of 5 years of project controls experience in lieu of a degree • Demonstrated to 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 • Attention to detail • Data analytics • Critical thinking • Problem solving • Collaborative and communication skills • Working knowledge of Excel Nice-to-have / preferred skills • Graduation from a four-year college or university in business, finance, project management, engineering, technical, or equivalent field • 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 Employment details – type, location, hours Full time, hybrid position with 3 days per week in office in Plainfield. Candidates open to relocating are encouraged to apply.