Hybrid Project Cost Analyst: Forecasting & Controls

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

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.