Hybrid Project Cost and Schedule Analyst

Over J Consulting; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Employer-paid benefits

401(k) match

Hybrid work

Commuter stipend

Tech stipend

Paid time off

Sick time

Holidays

Team events

Job summary

Over J Consulting seeks a Project Cost Analyst to join our Downtown Los Angeles office. You will report to the Controller, work on-site in a full-time role, and support project controls across budgeting, scheduling, and cost tracking. This position combines data analysis, KPI development, and regulatory-compliant reporting in a dynamic consulting environment.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in project/construct. management, strong P6/MS Project skills, and experience with cost reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CM, Engineering, or related field with 3–5 years of PM/CM experience.
• Knowledge of Primavera P6 and MS Project Suite.
• Understanding of cost engineering: budgeting, tracking costs, change orders.
• Familiarity with contract types (Cost Plus, T&M, FFP) and reporting.
• Experience setting up schedules and calculating percent complete.

Responsibilities

• Review estimates, schedules, budgets, and estimates to complete for assigned projects.
• Analyze schedule progress and performance; identify problem areas.
• Maintain project controls database and provide outputs to the team.
• Analyze critical path and changes; recommend workarounds.
• Support PM team with change management processes and KPI development.
• QA/QC compliance documents and document controls.
• Prepare periodic status reports for management.
• Review invoices for accuracy and contract terms.
• Report commitments and invoices into cost system.
• Assist in Project Completion Report evaluating subcontractors.

Skills

Primavera P6

MS Project

Cost control

Budgeting

Scheduling

CPM

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

SAP

IBM Cognos TM1

Job description

Over J Consulting seeks a Project Cost Analyst to join our Downtown Los Angeles office. You will report to the Controller, work on-site in a full-time role, and support project controls across budgeting, scheduling, and cost tracking. This position combines data analysis, KPI development, and regulatory-compliant reporting in a dynamic consulting environment.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in project/construct. management, strong P6/MS Project skills, and experience with cost reports.