Project Controls Analyst 1

Anchor QEA; Portland (OR); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Healthcare benefits

401k match

Paid holidays

Job summary

Anchor QEA in Portland, OR is seeking a project controls analyst to support scope, schedule, budget and risk management across projects. You will assist with scheduling, invoicing, reporting, and coordination with clients and subconsultants, helping project teams stay on track from kickoff to closeout.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years in project controls, proficiency with MS Word/Excel/Project, PowerPoint, and SharePoint, a bachelor’s degree preferred, and strong communication and problem solving

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in industry or related field with 1–2 years in project controls or coordination (ideally in a technical field).
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, MS Project, and PowerPoint; SharePoint is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Participate in project meetings with project manager; track deliverables; update schedules; identify risks and mitigate outcomes.
• Grow exposure to project management concepts like scope control and change management.
• Participate in project reviews with project manager and project accountant.
• Meet with project managers for updates and assist with delivering projects.
• Prepare standard and subconsultant agreements and amendments.
• Assist with reviewing the scope statement and creating a work breakdown structure.
• Set up and maintain project schedules and monitor progress with PM.
• Assist with monitoring the budget and managing to Estimate at Completion using Earned Value management.
• Assist with forecasting costs for upcoming months.
• Analyze monthly burn rate, identify need for change orders, and initiate them per contract.
• Deliverable coordination with the project team.
• Coordinate with Finance to resolve billing issues.
• Interface with subconsultants and clients on schedules and deliverables.
• Assist with contract, financial, and marketing closeout.
• Facilitate meetings, take notes, track actions.
• Participate in company meetings and PCA initiatives.

Skills

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Project

PowerPoint

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Time management

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree desired

Tools

SharePoint

Job description

Title: Project Controls 1

Location: Portland, OR
Job Type: Regular Full-Time

What’s the Opportunity?
Anchor QEA is seeking a project controls analyst to provide project controls and project methodology support in the four project management knowledge areas of scope, schedule, budget, and risk assessment. This position will assist with all aspects of the project, including scheduling support; coordination with clients, subconsultants, and project teams; coordination of field logistics; invoicing; deliverables coordination and production; written and verbal correspondence; and project reports, contract management, budget tracking, and forecasting. Supports project managers and projects throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Participate in project meetings in coordination with project manager; track deliverables; update project schedules; identify project risks and work to mitigate outcome.
• Grow exposure and understanding of project management concepts such as project scope control and change management.
• Participate in project reviews with project manager and project accountant.
• Meet with project managers for project updates, project constraints and assist with delivering projects.
• Prepare standard and subconsultant agreements and amendments.
• Assist with reviewing the scope statement and create a work breakdown structure.
• Set up and maintain project schedules and monitor project progress in coordination with PM.
• Assist with monitoring the budget and managing to Estimate at Completion by utilizing Earned Value management.
• Assist with planned value and forecasting costs for the upcoming months.
• Analyze monthly project burn rate, identify need for a change order, and initiate change orders according to contract.
• Deliverable coordination in collaboration with project team.
• Request project setup via SharePoint app and confirms project has been set up correctly in BST using information from contract;pull and read reports from financial software to help manage project financials,
• Coordinate with Finance team to resolve billing issues.
• Interface with subconsultants and clients on schedules, deliverables, and project details
• Assist with contract, financial, and marketing closeout.
• Meeting facilitation, meeting notes, and action item tracking.
• Participate in company meetings and committees, PCA team meetings and initiatives, and knowledge sharing.
• Work toward being a trusted and respected member within the project management team and by other AQ staff by identifying areas to support and/or to streamline systems and processes.

What Are We Looking For?

• 1 to 2 years of experience in industry or related field and1 to 2 years of project controls or coordination experience (ideally in a technical field)
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, MS Project, and PowerPoint (experience with SharePoint is a plus)
• Bachelor’s degree desired
• Proven skills in analyzing and solving problems
• Understanding of Project Lifecycle
• Working knowledge of project accounting methods and requirements a plus
• Superior time management skills, detail-oriented, and adept at prioritizing among multiple tasks with competing deadlines
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work well independently and on a team
• Experienced in working with and providing support to diverse groups at all levels of management

Who Are We?

Anchor QEA provides environmental planning, science, and engineering consulting services with the mission of transforming our environment and communities with integrity and vibe. With more than 500 people in offices across the United States, our collective vision is to be an inclusive, sustainable, and growing environmental innovator making generational impacts. By embodying our core values, we strive to be our clients’ first choice for solving their most challenging problems and to be our employees’ reason to be excited about going to work each morning. Learn more about Anchor QEA at www.anchorqea.com.

Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to [e-mail]

Additional Information

We work hard to embrace diversity and inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, Anchor QEA is committed to a diverse, multi-cultural work environment. Anchor QEA does not discriminate in employment based on age, race, creed, gender, religion, marital status, veteran’s status, national origin, disability or sexual orientation. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a comprehensive background check.

Salary and Other Compensation

• Salary: $27.52-$30.28
• Annual Bonus
• Other potential bonus types: Billable Time Bonus, Spot Bonus, Milestone Anniversary Bonus, Receiving Professional License/Certification Bonus, Peer-reviewed Publication Bonus, Employee Referral Bonus.

Base Level Benefits for Regular Full-Time Positions

• Healthcare: Medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D insurance
• Paid Company and Floating Holidays: 7 paid company and 2 floating holidays annually
• Vacation: 2 weeks accrued paid vacation based on length of service. Vacation may vary by level.
• Sick and Safe Time: 80 hours annually
• Retirement Plan: 401k plan with an employer match * Further information on benefits: https://anchorqea.com/careers/benefits/