Onsite Project Cost Analyst - Chandler (Contract-to-Hire)

Aston Carter; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

HSA

Transportation benefits

PTO

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking a Project Controls Analyst / Construction Cost Analyst in Chandler, AZ for a contract-to-hire role. You will manage budgets, forecasts, and cash flow, ensuring alignment with approved plans across project teams.

The role requires 2+ years in project controls or related fields, strong Excel and cost-management skills, and experience with SAP, Power BI, and MS Project. Onsite with competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Construction Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or related field.
• Equivalent professional experience in project controls, cost management, construction finance, project accounting, cost engineering, or capital project support.
• 2+ years of relevant experience supporting construction, industrial, manufacturing, infrastructure, or capital projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project budgets, cost forecasts, and cash flow projections.
• Monitor project spending and commitments against approved budgets.
• Perform budget-to-actual and forecast variance analysis.
• Support monthly and quarterly financial reporting.
• Track and manage costs at the WBS level.
• Validate purchase requisitions and change orders.
• Review project invoices for accuracy and proper coding.
• Support contractor and subcontractor cost management activities.
• Conduct cost and performance analysis.
• Identify project risks and financial opportunities.
• Prepare project status reports and financial presentations.
• Ensure compliance with financial controls, policies, and reporting standards.
• Collaborate with project teams, contractors, engineering groups, and leadership.
• Participate in cost review meetings and forecasting discussions.
• Provide recommendations to improve project financial performance.

Skills

Budgeting

Cost forecasting

Cash flow forecasting

Cost tracking

Financial reporting

Variance analysis

Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Construction Management/Engineering

Equivalent professional experience

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Cost management software

Job description

Aston Carter is seeking a Project Controls Analyst / Construction Cost Analyst in Chandler, AZ for a contract-to-hire role. You will manage budgets, forecasts, and cash flow, ensuring alignment with approved plans across project teams.

The role requires 2+ years in project controls or related fields, strong Excel and cost-management skills, and experience with SAP, Power BI, and MS Project. Onsite with competitive compensation.