Cost Analyst

Consulting Solutions; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Consulting Solutions is seeking a Project Controls Specialist II for a full-time, hybrid role in Charlotte, NC. You will perform cost forecasting and reporting for a portfolio of projects ranging from $10K to $1M in annual spend, under close supervision as you develop independence.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of project controls experience (or 5+ years without a degree), solid Excel skills, and knowledge of scheduling/financial tools such as MS Project or Primavera P6.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Business, Finance, Project Management, Engineering, 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.

Responsibilities

• Forecast and report costs for a portfolio of projects ranging from $10K to $1M annually.
• Compare monthly actual costs against project baselines and analyze variances.
• Support overall project financial performance and reporting to senior staff.
• Collaborate with a more experienced analyst and schedulers to develop independence.

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

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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