Project Control Analyst – Compliance

Jobtailor; Kings Mountain (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in the United States is seeking an experienced project controls professional to support cost control, forecasting, budgeting, and financial reporting across engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and validation activities.

You will develop schedules, perform critical path analyses, review change orders, and produce dashboards and reports while ensuring compliance with government contracts and internal requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• Minimum 5 years supporting project controls, cost control, compliance, or related functions.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work across functional teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support project cost control, forecasting, budgeting, and financial reporting activities.
• Evaluate existing project control procedures and recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce scheduling and cost-related issues.
• Develop, maintain, and monitor project schedules for engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and validation activities as required.
• Generate forecasts, variance analyses, cash flow reports, and other documentation used to track project performance.
• Perform schedule reviews and critical path analysis to identify potential project risks and impacts.
• Assist with resource planning and staffing forecasts in collaboration with project leadership.
• Support Earned Value Management (EVM) implementation and earned value analysis.
• Prepare and maintain project controls dashboards, reports, and performance metrics.
• Review change orders and assess schedule and cost impacts.
• Compile and distribute project reports and reporting packages.
• Perform other project controls duties as assigned.
• Support compliance activities associated with government contracts and project requirements.
• Maintain compliance records, documentation, and required reporting.
• Assist with audits, assessments, compliance reviews, and corrective action tracking.
• Monitor compliance with contractual, regulatory, and internal requirements.
• Coordinate with project teams to ensure compliance obligations are met and properly documented.
• Support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of compliance processes and procedures.
• Assist leadership with compliance reporting and documentation management.
• Maintain a strong commitment to safety and quality in all work activities.
• Collaborate effectively with clients, project teams, and internal stakeholders.
• Build and maintain professional, respectful working relationships.
• Meet project commitments, deadlines, and budget expectations.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, reduce risk, and enhance project performance.

Skills

Project cost control

Forecasting

Budgeting

Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or related field

Tools

SAP

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Support project cost control, forecasting, budgeting, and financial reporting activities.


• Evaluate existing project control procedures and recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce scheduling and cost-related issues.


• Develop, maintain, and monitor project schedules for engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and validation activities as required.


• Generate forecasts, variance analyses, cash flow reports, and other documentation used to track project performance.


• Perform schedule reviews and critical path analysis to identify potential project risks and impacts.


• Assist with resource planning and staffing forecasts in collaboration with project leadership.


• Support Earned Value Management (EVM) implementation and earned value analysis.


• Prepare and maintain project controls dashboards, reports, and performance metrics.


• Review change orders and assess schedule and cost impacts.


• Compile and distribute project reports and reporting packages.


• Perform other project controls duties as assigned.


• Support compliance activities associated with government contracts and project requirements.


• Maintain compliance records, documentation, and required reporting.


• Assist with audits, assessments, compliance reviews, and corrective action tracking.


• Monitor compliance with contractual, regulatory, and internal requirements.


• Coordinate with project teams to ensure compliance obligations are met and properly documented.


• Support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of compliance processes and procedures.


• Assist leadership with compliance reporting and documentation management.


• Maintain a strong commitment to safety and quality in all work activities.


• Collaborate effectively with clients, project teams, and internal stakeholders.


• Build and maintain professional, respectful working relationships.


• Meet project commitments, deadlines, and budget expectations.


• Identify opportunities to improve processes, reduce risk, and enhance project performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.


• At least 5 years of experience supporting project controls, cost control, compliance, project administration, or related functions.


• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.


• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and work across functional teams.


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills.


• Preferred Qualifications


• Experience supporting federal, government, or government-contractor projects.


• Prior experience in compliance, regulatory, or contract administration roles.


• Experience with project cost control, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.


• Knowledge of project scheduling concepts and project controls methodologies.


• SAP experience strongly preferred.


• Familiarity with Earned Value Management (EVM).


• Experience supporting audits, compliance reviews, or regulatory reporting requirements.


• Experience in engineering, construction, industrial, energy, infrastructure, or similar project environments.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in project cost control, budgeting, and financial reporting, with a strong focus on compliance and process improvement. Proficient in project scheduling and earned value management, ensuring effective resource planning and risk management.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Project Cost Control


• Earned Value Management (EVM)


• Financial Reporting


• Project Scheduling


• Compliance Management

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Budgeting


• Forecasting


• Variance Analysis


• Critical Path Analysis


• Project Controls Methodologies


• Regulatory Compliance


• Cost Control Procedures


• Documentation Management


• Analytical Skills


• Problem-Solving Skills

Soft Skills

• Organizational Skills


• Communication Skills


• Collaboration


• Relationship Building


• Time Management

Industry Keywords

• Government Contracts


• Project Administration


• Engineering


• Construction Management


• Infrastructure Projects

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Office


• Excel


• SAP