Project Controls Analyst: Capital Projects & Cost Tracking

Ian Martin Group; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Raise is hiring a Project Controller to support capital project lifecycle activities, including cost management, scheduling, reporting, and closeout. You’ll work under supervision with project managers, engineers, procurement, and accounting teams to track metrics and maintain audit-ready records.

Responsibilities include reviewing staffing, mapping estimates to WBS, monitoring milestones, and compiling cost reports.

Qualifications

• 0–5 years of professional experience in supporting capital projects.
• Basic understanding of project cost control, scheduling principles and financial systems.
• Familiarity with earned value management and cost–schedule variance.

Responsibilities

• Review organizational structure and staffing worksheet for projects.
• Assists in mapping estimates to control WBS and milestones.
• Maintain time-phased cost data and progress for budgets.
• Process requisitions for project materials and services.
• Compile cost reports, variances and audit-ready records.
• Monitor contractor costs and progress toward estimate at completion.
• Support senior project controllers and cross-functional teams.
• Participate in project close-out activities and HPIM/QRA meetings.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Audit readiness

Cost control understanding

Education

Undergraduate degree in Business/Engineering/Finance/Construction Management

Tools

SAP Project Systems

Pims Cost Management

Microsoft Excel (advanced)

Job description

Raise is hiring a Project Controller to support capital project lifecycle activities, including cost management, scheduling, reporting, and closeout. You’ll work under supervision with project managers, engineers, procurement, and accounting teams to track metrics and maintain audit-ready records.

Responsibilities include reviewing staffing, mapping estimates to WBS, monitoring milestones, and compiling cost reports.