Project Cost Analyst

Bartech Staffing; Plainfield (IN); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bartech Staffing is seeking a Project Controls Analyst to join a team and manage cost forecasting and reporting for a diverse portfolio of projects. This role requires working with a team of Project Controls Analysts and Schedulers, with mentorship to develop stronger project controls skills.

The position is full-time and hybrid, with three days per week in the Plainfield, IN office. Candidates should possess strong data analytics, Excel, and communication skills, and may have PMI or AACE

Qualifications

• Graduation from a two-year college or university in business, finance, project management, engineering, technical, or equivalent field
• Minimum of 2 years of project controls experience
• Alternatively, minimum of 5 years of project controls experience in lieu of a degree
• Demonstrated working knowledge with Project Management/Project Controls concepts/Computer Applications such as Scheduling Software, Financial Tools, Spreadsheets
• Demonstrated knowledge of basic project controls principles

Responsibilities

• Perform cost forecasting and reporting tasks for a portfolio of projects
• Compare monthly actuals to project baseline
• Identify and analyze variances
• Work collaboratively with Project Controls Analysts and Schedulers
• Develop project controls skills with mentorship from experienced analysts

Skills

Data analytics

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Collaborative and communication skills

Excel

Education

Two-year college/associated degree in business/finance/project management/engineering/technical or equivalent

Four-year degree (preferred) in business/finance/project management/engineering/technical

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

MS Office Suite

Prolog

Visio

Maximo

PeopleSoft

Passport

Powerplant

Business Objects

Job description

Workers at this level are responsible for routine aspects of project control assignments with close supervision. Workers are expected to develop their skills and gain the ability to work with increased independence.

This worker will be expected to work with a team of Project Controls Analysts and Schedulers. Workers at this level will perform cost forecasting and reporting tasks for a portfolio of projects budgeted anywhere from $10K to $1M annual spend, comparing monthly actuals to the project baseline, identifying variances. This position will work in partnership with a more experienced Project Controls Analyst.

Key responsibilities

• Perform cost forecasting and reporting tasks for a portfolio of projects
• Compare monthly actuals to project baseline
• Identify and analyze variances
• Work collaboratively with Project Controls Analysts and Schedulers
• Develop project controls skills with mentorship from experienced analysts

Requirements - education & experience

• Graduation from a two-year college or university in business, finance, project management, engineering, technical, or equivalent field
• Minimum of 2 years of project controls experience
• Alternatively, minimum of 5 years of project controls experience in lieu of a degree
• Demonstrated to working knowledge with Project Management / Project Controls Concepts / Computer Applications such as Scheduling Software, Financial Tools, Spreadsheets
• Demonstrated knowledge of basic project controls principles

Required skills

• Data analytics
• Critical thinking
• Problem solving
• Collaborative and communication skills
• Working knowledge of Excel

Nice-to-have / preferred skills

• Graduation from a four-year college or university in business, finance, project management, engineering, technical, or equivalent field
• PMI or AACE certification (PMP, CAPM, PMI-SP, AACE-CCC, AACE-PSP, AACE-CEP, AACE-EVP, or equivalent)
• Experience using software such as MS Project, Primavera, Business Objects, Passport, MS Office Suite, Prolog, Visio, Access, Powerplant, Maximo, or PeopleSoft

Full time, hybrid position with 3 days per week in office in Plainfield.

Impellam Group and its brands are equal-opportunity employers committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other factor determined to be unlawful under applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application, interview process, pre-employment activity, and the performance of crucial job functions.