Project Controls Analyst

HR Green; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Project Controls Analyst to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will support project managers throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring that all project data is organized and compliant with standards. Your contributions will directly impact project success, making this a vital position within the organization. If you are detail-oriented, possess strong communication skills, and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity allows you to grow your career while contributing to meaningful projects that improve communities.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Career Growth Opportunities

Work-Life Balance

Employee Recognition Programs

Qualifications

• Experience in project controls and budget management.
• Strong written and oral communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support PMs in developing project data and schedules.
• Maintain project risk logs and assist with project billing.

Skills

Project Management

Budget Management

Communication Skills

Detail-oriented

Team Collaboration

Education

Associate’s Degree in Finance or Business

Bachelor’s Degree (Preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Deltek Vantagepoint

Job description

Join our team! Our mission is BUILDING COMMUNITIES. IMPROVING LIVES. With a history spanning over 110 years, HR Green has consistently delivered on this mission, establishing ourselves as a trusted partner for our colleagues, clients, and communities alike. Each day, we work to find solutions that inspire our employees and fit our clients' needs to build trust to exceed their expectations. As a leading player in the industry, we're proud to be ranked No. 173 on Engineering News Record's Top 500 Design Firms list in 2024. Our unwavering dedication to cultivating an exceptional workplace environment has earned us the distinguished honor of being recognized as a Best Place to Work.

Summary

As a Project Controls Analyst, you'll play a pivotal role in every phase of the project lifecycle. As an integral member of our project execution team, you'll collaborate closely with Project Managers and the Lead Project Controls Analyst. Your focus will be on driving project success and exceeding client and HR Green expectations. Don't miss this opportunity to be at the forefront of project management excellence!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supports PMs with the development and organization of project data such as fee estimates, project plans and schedules, status reports, cost reports, and backlog projections.
• Supports project team with document management to ensure the project file structure complies with the HR Green’s standards.
• Helps to maintain project risk logs.
• Identify differences in project task progress against project schedule and budget.
• May input project work plans in accordance with professional services agreement to ensure acceptable project setup to invoice and monitor project progress.
• At direction of the PM, may update work plans to accurately reflect resource needs for projects.
• Collect project data to help identify potential project problems (project variances, aged Unbilled / WIP, aged Accounts Receivables, etc.).
• Assists PM with monthly project billing and follows up with clients for approval and payment.
• Assists with maintenance of project related data in Deltek Vantagepoint.
• As directed, records PM & Client Service Manager (CSM) activities in Deltek Vantagepoint.
• Assists with documentation of project lessons learned. Assists PM with project close-out according to HR Green Standards.
• At direction of Lead Project Control Analyst and PM, and consistent with HR Green policies, purges and prepares documents for archive storage.

Education and Experience

• Associate’s degree in finance, business, project management or equivalent years of relevant project controls experience required. A Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• Zero to two years of project controls related experience preferred.
• General knowledge of project budget management is strongly desired.
• Experience working with project financial indicators is desired.
• Strong written and oral communications skills.
• Detail-oriented and set high standards for quality.
• Ability to work within a team, build relationships and work effectively at all levels of an organization including business development and technical staff.
• Ability to work effectively on a variety of projects concurrently, in a demanding environment, under tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook and database software (experience with Deltek Vantagepoint a plus).

Not only does HR Green provide you with a place to grow, thrive, and enjoy your work, but we are also dedicated to delivering a comprehensive and multi-faceted benefits package. Visit our website for detailed total rewards information.

HR Green is proud to be an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

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