Project Controls Analyst: Cost, Scheduling & EVM

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

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.