Project Controls Cost Analyst

Sentior, Ltd.; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Sentior, Ltd. is seeking an experienced Project Controls Specialist to support energy storage and solar construction programs across the Carolinas and Florida. The role focuses on cost reporting, forecasting, and risk management within a PMO environment.

Ideal candidates have a strong Excel background, experience with large data sets, and a track record on multi-million dollar projects. Hybrid work in Charlotte, NC is available with travel to sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a four-year college or university in business, finance, project management, engineering, technical, or equivalent field.
• Minimum of 9 years of project controls experience; 11+ years if no degree.
• Experience in a PMO environment or project controls team.
• Proven experience with multi-million dollar/high-risk projects.
• Advanced analytical and technical cost-related project controls skills.
• Expert level Excel proficiency and ability to use unfamiliar software.
• Ability to work with large data files and perform forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis.

Responsibilities

• Review and analysis of cost estimates including basis and qualifications.
• Review of project status from stakeholders and vendors.
• Monitor compliance with department requirements and standards.
• Provide analysis and forecasting of project cost performance.
• Assist with forecasting project cost impacts and risk management.
• Update cost and risk information in systems and tools.
• Lead and coach team members in cost control practices and methodologies.

Skills

Advanced analytics

Excel expert

Data analysis

Cost controls

Forecasting

Budgeting

Risk management

Vendor performance review

PMO experience

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

EcoSys

MS Project

Maximo

PeopleSoft

Job description

## De opdrachtRole summary / purposeThis is an approximately 24-month assignment for project controls support of energy storage and solar construction project teams. The role will support cost reporting and analysis for multiple project sites across the Carolinas and Florida service territory.Key responsibilities- Review and analysis of cost estimates, including estimate basis and qualifications- Review of existing project status as provided by project stakeholders and vendors- Monitoring compliance with department requirements and Enterprise Policy and Standards- Providing analysis and forecasting of project cost performance- Assisting with forecasting project cost impacts- Project risk quantification, analysis, and management- Updating project cost and risk information in systems and toolsRequirements – education & experience- Graduation from a four-year college or university in business, finance, project management, engineering, technical, or equivalent field- Minimum of 9 years of project controls experience- Minimum of 11 years of project controls experience in lieu of a degree- Experience working in a PMO environment, on a project controls team, or in a project management working environment- Proven and successful experience working with multi-million dollar or high-risk projectsRequired skills- Advanced analytical and technical cost-related project controls skills- Expert level understanding of Project Controls methodologies and discipline- Advanced to expert level proficiency in Excel- Ability to pick up and use unfamiliar software- Ability to work with large data files- Various estimating techniques for both cost and schedule- Multiple cost management and control practices- Project Risk Management best practices- Review and analysis of contractor and vendor performance- Complex project forecasting, cost alignment to schedules, variance analysis, budgeting, and cost control- Problem identification and solution development- Leadership and coaching abilities- Exceptional communication skillsNice-to-have / preferred skills- Master's degree in business, finance, project management, or equivalent- PMI or AACE certification (PMP, CAPM, PMI-SP, AACE-CCC, AACE-PSP, AACE-CEP, AACE-EVP, or equivalent)- Proficiency with project management and project controls software applications and analytics tools- Experience evaluating vendor change orders- Expertise with software such as EcoSys, MS Project, MS Office Suite, Business Objects, Prolog, Passport, Visio, Access, Powerplant, Maximo, EAM, or PeopleSoft- Experience with risk management tools, RiskConnect, Monte Carlo/QRA analysis- Exposure to energy-related projects- Prior utility industry experienceEmployment details – type, location, hoursHybrid position based in Charlotte, NC with multiple sites across the Carolinas and Florida service area. 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with travel to sites in North and South Carolina 3 days per week. Personal vehicle required for travel. Per diem approved if eligible. No physical labor required. PPE (hard hat, safety vest, safety glasses, safety shoes) required during site visits only.Languages- English — Professional working proficiency