Cost Analyst

Consulting Solutions; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Consulting Solutions in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Project Controls Specialist II to manage routine project control tasks under close supervision within a team of analysts and schedulers. The role focuses on cost forecasting and reporting for portfolios from $10K to $1M in annual spend and develops independence over time.

You will work closely with an experienced analyst, applying Excel and basic project controls concepts to analyze variances, align costs with baselines, and support overall

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent required; 2 years project controls experience minimum.
• In lieu of a degree, 5 years project controls experience accepted.
• Working knowledge of project management and project controls concepts.
• Experience with scheduling software, financial tools, and spreadsheets.

Responsibilities

• Perform cost forecasting and reporting across a project portfolio.
• Compare monthly actual costs against baselines to identify variances.
• Support overall project financial performance.
• Collaborate with experienced analysts and schedulers to develop skills.

Skills

Data analytics

Critical thinking

Excel

Cost forecasting and reporting

Project controls

Education

Associate degree in Business, Finance, Project Management, Engineering, a technical discipline, or equivalent

Minimum 2 years of project controls experience

In lieu of a degree, minimum 5 years of project controls experience

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Business Objects

Passport

Microsoft Office Suite

Prolog

Visio

Access

PowerPlant

Maximo

PeopleSoft

Job description

Schedule: Full-time, hybrid - 3 days per week in office

Location: Charlotte, NC

Key Skills

• Data analytics
• Critical thinking
• Excel
• Cost forecasting and reporting
• Project controls

Position Overview

The Project Controls Specialist II is responsible for routine aspects of project control assignments with close supervision. This position will work as part of a team of Project Controls Analysts and Schedulers and is expected to develop skills and gradually work with increased independence.

The individual will perform cost forecasting and reporting for a portfolio of projects ranging from approximately $10K to $1M in annual spend. Responsibilities include comparing monthly actual costs against project baselines, identifying and analyzing variances, and supporting overall project financial performance.

This position will work closely with a more experienced Project Controls Analyst and requires a working knowledge of Excel, strong problem-solving skills, and effective communication and collaboration.

Candidates should have a demonstrated understanding of basic project controls and project management principles.

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree in Business, Finance, Project Management, Engineering, a technical discipline, or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of project controls experience.
• In lieu of a degree, minimum 5 years of project controls experience.
• Working knowledge of project management and project controls concepts.
• Experience with scheduling software, financial tools, and spreadsheets.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Project Management, Engineering, a technical discipline, or equivalent.
• PMI or AACE certification such as PMP, CAPM, PMI-SP, AACE-CCC, AACE-PSP, AACE-CEP, or AACE-EVP.
• Experience with tools such as MS Project, Primavera P6, Business Objects, Passport, Microsoft Office Suite, Prolog, Visio, Access, PowerPlant, Maximo, or PeopleSoft.

EEO and ADA Statement

Consulting Solutions and its family of companies is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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