Project Controls Specialist: PO & Cost Forecasting

The Planet Group; Mount Storm (WV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Planet Group is seeking a detail‑oriented Project Controls/Administrative professional to support site PMs and the Project Controls Coordinator. The role involves tracking financial and contractual aspects, creating requisitions, and ensuring timely reporting across multiple projects.

Travel between assigned sites may be required. Responsibilities include facilitating POs and COs, monthly cost forecasts, and assisting with audits and capital budgeting.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication, strong organizational skills, and ability to work with minimal oversight.
• Strong planning and office management capabilities.
• Proficient with PC and Microsoft software; SAP experience required.
• Ability to follow processes and suggest improvements to Project Manager/Projects Controls.
• Ability to analyze information and make sound decisions.

Responsibilities

• Assist PM with purchase order requisitions and tracking; monitor milestones and funding levels.
• Support change order requisitions and tracking.
• Contribute to monthly cost forecasts with PMs and site finance.
• Assist with project closings and asset retirement documentation.
• Support capital budget development and PRF tracking.
• Assist with Biennial, rider, and audit documentation.

Skills

Communication

Planning

Office management

MS Office

PowerApps

Excel

Outlook

SAP

Decision making

Tools

SAP

PowerApps

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

The Planet Group is seeking a detail‑oriented Project Controls/Administrative professional to support site PMs and the Project Controls Coordinator. The role involves tracking financial and contractual aspects, creating requisitions, and ensuring timely reporting across multiple projects.

Travel between assigned sites may be required. Responsibilities include facilitating POs and COs, monthly cost forecasts, and assisting with audits and capital budgeting.