Assistant Project Controls Specialist (Cost Analyst)

Brooksource; Minnesota; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Dep. Care FSA

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Sick time

paid company holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Brooksource is seeking an Assistant Project Controls Specialist to support cost control, forecasting, and reporting on utility and construction projects in Bloomington, MN. You will input data, generate reports, and help maintain WBS and earned value measurements.

Required are a 4-year degree or equivalent experience, 1–4 years in project controls, strong Excel skills, and good communication. SAP or P6 experience is preferred; OSHA 10 could be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or applicable experience substituted for the degree.
• 1–4 years of experience in project controls, cost analysis, or financial analysis.
• Strong Excel skills including formulas, pivot tables, and large data sets.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and attention to detail.
• Experience with SAP or Oracle Primavera P6 preferred.
• OSHA 10-hour certification or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Support project controls and reporting on utility and construction projects, focusing on cost control and forecasting.
• Assist with project setup and run reports in enterprise planning, controls, and financial software.
• Input data, maintain logs, and pull project data from source systems into Excel for reporting.
• Develop and maintain cost reports, cash flows, and forecasts; document changes to reports.
• Perform basic variance analysis to identify budget overruns or underruns.
• Review Purchase Orders and Subcontracts for proper coding; support change orders.
• Assist with upstream and downstream change orders and with creating Work Breakdown Structures (WBS).
• Help develop earned value management and progress measurement; perform quality checks.
• Other duties as assigned; comply with policies and standards.

Skills

Analytical skills

Verbal and written communication

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Eager learner

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, Business Analytics, or a related field

OSHA 10-hour certification

Tools

Excel

SAP

Oracle Primavera P6

Job description

Job Overview

• The Assistant Project Controls Specialist will support project controls and reporting on utility and construction projects, with a focus on cost control and forecasting.
• Assist with project set-up and run reports in enterprise planning, controls, and financial software.
• Input data, maintain logs, and pull project data from source systems into Excel for reporting.
• Assist with developing and maintaining cost reports, cash flows, and forecasts.
• Input and document changes to cost reports and forecasts.
• Perform basic variance analysis to identify where projects are over or under budget.
• Assist with reviewing Purchase Orders and Subcontracts for proper coding.
• Assist with upstream (prime contract) and downstream (purchase order and subcontract) change orders.
• Assist with creating Work Breakdown Structures (WBS).
• Assist with developing and maintaining earned value management and progress measurement.
• Assist with quality checks and audits to validate the accuracy of reporting and processes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, Business Analytics, or a related field is required. Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.
• 1–4 years of experience in project controls, cost analysis, financial analysis, or a related field.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, and working with large data sets.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret financial data.
• Experience with SAP or Oracle Primavera P6 preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• OSHA 10-hour safety certification, or ability to obtain.
• Self-motivated and eager learner, aptitude to grow and develop within the field.

Location:

• Bloomington, MN (Duluth, MN also an option)

Disclaimer: Brooksource, Medasource, and Calculated Hire are part of the Eight Eleven Group family of companies and operate under Eight Eleven Group, LLC. All employees receive the same benefits, policies, and terms of employment.

EEO:

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Brooksource offers competitive medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care FSA, and supplemental coverage with plans that can fit each employee’s needs. We offer a 401k plan that includes a company match and is fully vested after you become eligible, paid time off, sick time, and paid company holidays. We also offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that provides services like virtual counseling, financial services, legal services, life coaching, etc.

Pay Disclaimer:

The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.