Project Cost Analyst Associate

Strategic Staffing Solutions; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Strategic Staffing Solutions is seeking a Project Cost Analyst Associate to support Project Managers by coordinating cost analysis, budgeting, forecasting, scheduling, and project controls across the project lifecycle. This on-site role emphasizes maintaining financial accuracy and monitoring budgets in Fort Wayne, IN.

You will use Primavera P6 and Smartsheet to update schedules, prepare cash flow forecasts and cost reports, perform variance analysis, and ensure project data is current in

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Construction Management, Engineering, Technology, Project Management, or Related discipline.
• High School diploma with 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience in project cost tracking and budget management.
• Experience in forecasting and variance analysis.
• Experience in project financial reporting and KPI tracking.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and project coordination.
• Ability to communicate with stakeholders and manage costs.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers with project planning, documentation, and coordination.
• Monitor project budgets and maintain accurate cost information.
• Prepare cost reports and cash flow forecasts.
• Perform budget variance analysis and actual vs. forecast reporting.
• Maintain project schedules using Primavera P6 and Smartsheet.
• Develop and maintain project breakdown structures and KPIs.
• Coordinate meetings and communicate status with stakeholders.
• Assist with contract administration, bid support, and cost analysis.
• Maintain project records and corporate systems.

Skills

Project cost tracking

Budget management

Forecasting

Variance analysis

Project financial reporting

Stakeholder communication

KPI tracking

Cost analysis

Project coordination

Strong analytical ability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree

Tools

Primavera P6

Smartsheet

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Project Cost Analyst Associate

Location: Fort Wayne, IN 46802

Contract Length: 12+ Months

Work Environment: On Site

We are seeking a Project Cost Analyst Associate to support Project Managers by coordinating project cost analysis, budgeting, forecasting, scheduling, and project controls throughout the project lifecycle. This role is responsible for maintaining project financial accuracy, monitoring budgets, performing variance analysis, supporting schedule management using Primavera P6 and Smartsheet, and ensuring project information is properly maintained within corporate systems.

The ideal candidate has experience supporting capital or engineering projects involving cost tracking, project budgets, forecasting, scheduling, and financial reporting in construction, utilities, engineering, or infrastructure environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers with project planning, documentation, and coordination.
• Monitor project budgets and maintain accurate project cost information.
• Prepare project spending forecasts, cash flow forecasts, and cost reports.
• Perform budget variance analysis and estimate‑versus‑actual reporting.
• Maintain and update project schedules using Primavera P6 and Smartsheet.
• Develop and maintain project breakdown structures.
• Track project KPIs including:
  • Budget performance
  • Cost performance
  • Schedule performance
  • Forecast accuracy
  • Scope performance
• Assist with annual budgets, capital forecasts, and long‑range planning.
• Coordinate project meetings and communicate project status with stakeholders.
• Support work order creation, tracking, and closeout.
• Coordinate with contractors and vendors regarding project budgets and schedules.
• Assist with contract administration, bid support, and cost analysis.
• Maintain project records and corporate project management systems.
• Support SOX‑related documentation and financial controls when required.
• Promote project management best practices throughout the project lifecycle.

Required Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in one of the following:
  • Accounting
  • Business
  • Construction Management
  • Engineering
  • Technology
  • Project Management
  • Related discipline
• High School diploma with 2+ years of relevant experience.

Required Experience

• Project cost tracking
• Budget management
• Forecasting
• Variance analysis
• Project financial reporting
• Microsoft Excel
• Project coordination
• Stakeholder communication
• KPI tracking
• Cost analysis

Preferred Qualifications

• Utility industry experience
• Construction projects
• Engineering projects
• Capital projects
• Primavera P6 scheduling
• Smartsheet
• Project controls
• Earned Value Management (EVM)
• SOX compliance
• Work order management
• Vendor coordination
• Contract administration
• Capital budgeting
• Corporate accounting systems

Technical Skills

• Primavera P6
• Smartsheet
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Outlook
• PowerPoint

Desired Soft Skills

• Strong analytical ability
• Detail oriented
• Organizational skills
• Time management
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Customer service
• Problem solving