Industrial Project Cost Analyst — Onsite, ESOP Benefits

ITAC; Piscataway Township (NJ); On-site; USD 66,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k & ESOP

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Professional development

Wellness program

Safety Incentive Program

Chaplain care

Job summary

ITAC is seeking a Project Cost Analyst to support a portfolio of capital projects in a manufacturing environment. You will monitor, analyze, and report project costs, collaborating with project managers, engineers, procurement, and leadership to keep projects within budget.

Candidate will have budgeting/forecasting experience, strong Excel skills, and knowledge of project cost controls. Position is full-time, on-site with client locations in CT and NJ.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Finance, Accounting, Business Admin, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field; 5 years of relevant experience or 10 years without a degree.
• Experience supporting capital projects, manufacturing projects, or industrial facility improvement initiatives.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, cost tracking, variance analysis, and financial reporting.
• Experience analyzing project performance and providing data-driven recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain budgets, forecasts, and cash flow for capital projects.
• Track expenditures against budgets and forecasts; report variances and trends.
• Prepare cost reports and performance metrics for leaders.
• Review invoices and contracts; coordinate with procurement and accounting.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cost tracking

Financial analysis

Excel

Communication

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

ERP systems

Cost management software

Microsoft Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint)

Job description

ITAC is seeking a Project Cost Analyst to support a portfolio of capital projects in a manufacturing environment. You will monitor, analyze, and report project costs, collaborating with project managers, engineers, procurement, and leadership to keep projects within budget.

Candidate will have budgeting/forecasting experience, strong Excel skills, and knowledge of project cost controls. Position is full-time, on-site with client locations in CT and NJ.