Capital Project Controls Specialist

Us Tech Solutions; Gary (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

US Tech Solutions in Gary, IN is seeking a Project Controls Analyst for an 18-month contract to manage cost databases, budgets, and forecasts. You will track expenditures, prepare variance reports, and support project managers and controls leadership.

You will maintain commitment logs, reconcile invoices, and monitor budget risks. The role includes preparing cost dashboards and exploring AI-enabled tools for improved reporting and data quality.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in project controls or cost control in a capital project or industrial environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, cost tracking workbooks, and financial reporting.
• Exposure to budgeting, commitments, forecasting, variance analysis, and change management.
• Familiarity with capital project processes and terminology (AFEs, POs, stage gates, change orders) preferred.
• Experience with project controls or financial management software (e.g., Primavera P6, SAP, Oracle) is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain project cost databases, budget logs, and control accounts across assigned capital projects.
• Track actual expenditures against approved budgets; prepare periodic variance reports with explanations for cost deviations.
• Support preparation of cost status reports for Project Managers and the Project Controls Manager.
• Flag emerging cost trends, anomalies, and budget risks for timely escalation.
• Maintain commitment logs tracking purchase orders, subcontracts, and AFEs across projects.
• Process and reconcile vendor invoices against PO commitments; coordinate with procurement and accounts payable to resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate records of committed, invoiced, and remaining balances across cost structures.
• Support project cost close-out activities, including final invoice reconciliation and budget variance documentation.
• Assist in developing monthly cash flow forecasts by project and update forecasts as conditions change.
• Support change order cost documentation, including quantity take-offs and budget transfer requests.
• Prepare routine cost reports and dashboards using Excel and project controls tools.
• Assist evaluation of AI-enabled tools for cost control and reporting automation.

Skills

Excel pivot tables

Cost tracking

Forecasting

Variance analysis

Change management

Project controls software

Education

Associate degree or higher in Engineering/related field

Tools

Primavera P6

SAP

Oracle

Job description

US Tech Solutions in Gary, IN is seeking a Project Controls Analyst for an 18-month contract to manage cost databases, budgets, and forecasts. You will track expenditures, prepare variance reports, and support project managers and controls leadership.

You will maintain commitment logs, reconcile invoices, and monitor budget risks. The role includes preparing cost dashboards and exploring AI-enabled tools for improved reporting and data quality.