Project Cost and Schedule Analyst (Primavera P6)

Rose International; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Rose is seeking a Project Controls professional to plan, monitor, and control project costs and schedules across multiple plants and projects in the United States. You will provide analytical insight, help with budgeting and forecasting, and coordinate with engineering, plant personnel, contractors, and cross-functional teams.

The role requires strong communication skills, experience with Primavera/Maximo/PowerPlan, and the ability to travel to field locations as needed.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Business, Engineering, Finance, Project Management, Accounting, Economics, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, Marketing, or related field with at least 3 years of related work experience.
• Or a high school diploma with at least 5 years of related work experience.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in related field with 3 years of related work experience.
• Certification from PMI and/or AACE International is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Track and monitor project progress, variances, KPIs, and control changes.
• Prepare, coordinate, and distribute project and work management reports.
• Develop and maintain progress, financial, and risk reports.

Skills

Project controls

Scheduling

Cost engineering

Communication

PM software

MS Office

Budgeting

Forecasting

Resource loading

Risk management

Travel/field work

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Associate's degree (related field)

High school diploma + 5 years experience

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

PMI certification

AACE International certification

Tools

Primavera

Maximo

PowerPlan

C55

Microsoft Office

Job description

Required Education

• Associate’s degree in Business, Engineering, Finance, Project Management, Accounting, Economics, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, Marketing, or another related field, with a minimum of three (3) years of related work experience
• OR a high school diploma or equivalent with a minimum of five (5) years of related work experience

Preferred Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Finance, Project Management, Accounting, Economics, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, Marketing, or another related field, with three (3) years of related work experience

Preferred Certification

• Certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI)
• Certification from AACE International

Required Experience

• Proficiency in project controls concepts, methodologies, techniques, scheduling, and cost engineering practices
• Competency in performance analysis, business planning, budgeting, economic analysis, cost control, and forecasting
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency with project management and work management software, including Primavera, Maximo, PowerPlan, and C55
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other relevant PC software
• Knowledge of Client business processes, budgetary procedures, financial processes, and workforce planning
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
• Proficiency in resource loading and allocation, cost and schedule integration, and risk management.
• Understanding of relevant Client Standard Programs and Processes (SPPs), processes, and guidance documents
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and general instructions regarding expected results
• Ability to monitor project performance, track key performance indicators, analyze cost and schedule variances, and recommend corrective actions
• Ability to prepare project progress, financial, and risk reports
• Ability to forecast project costs and schedules, manage project documentation, and maintain accurate project controls
• Ability to support project initiation, planning, budgeting, funding requests, implementation, and closure
• Ability to coordinate and communicate effectively with engineering, plant, project, contractor, partner, and other cross-functional teams
• Ability and willingness to travel to plant and field locations as required and accept temporary field assignments
• Ability and willingness to work rotating shifts, maximum permitted overtime during peak periods, and rotational on-call assignments when required, subject to applicable medical qualifications and operational needs

Preferred Experience

• Experience with project controls, project scheduling, cost engineering, and financial management
• Experience in project and portfolio business planning, budgeting, forecasting, and economic analysis
• Familiarity with Client’s project management, work management, financial, and workforce planning processes
• Experience using Primavera, Maximo, PowerPlan, C55, Microsoft Office, and other project management tools
• Experience preparing and analyzing project performance reports, financial reports, risk reports, and schedule scenarios
• Experience supporting project prioritization, change management, lessons learned, work authorization, process improvement, and work management
• Experience with project cost and schedule integration, resource allocation, risk management, and performance monitoring
• Experience coordinating with Fixed Assets Accounting to classify project work orders
• Experience supporting purchase agreements, expenditure monitoring, accruals, journal vouchers, and monthly financial submissions
• Experience in project planning, initiation, funding requests, approval documentation, and project closure
• Experience providing field support and coordinating with engineering teams, plant personnel, contractors, and project partners

This position is responsible for planning, coordinating, monitoring, and controlling project activities with minimal supervision. The role focuses on project performance monitoring, cost and schedule control, financial forecasting, reporting, project administration, and project initiation and closure. The individual will implement Client and business unit processes, analyze project performance against established baselines, identify variances and trends, and recommend improvements to management. The position also supports business and portfolio planning, budgeting, resource allocation, risk management, and coordination among cross-functional teams. Field support, travel, and flexible work arrangements may be required based on operational needs.

Job Duties

Monitoring and Tracking

• Track and update project progress, variances, key performance indicators, and control changes
• Analyze cost and schedule trends against established baselines and recommend improvements to project performance
• Implement standard methods for project performance monitoring, reporting, analysis, trend assessment, scheduling, and estimating
• Implement Client and business unit processes, procedures, and project controls requirements
• Coordinate across departments to collect and enter project data into project management tools and software

Reporting

• Prepare, coordinate, review, and distribute project and work management reports
• Develop and maintain progress reports, financial reports, and risk reports
• Analyze project data and communicate performance trends, variances, and projections to management and project stakeholders

Project Administration

• Document project progress and changes and forecast their impacts on project costs and schedules
• Communicate project updates, forecasts, and projections to team members and stakeholders
• Participate in project prioritization and support change requests, lessons learned, work authorization, work management, and process improvement initiatives
• Assist in developing project and portfolio business planning budgets
• Ensure effective project controls are implemented to manage costs, schedules, scope, risks, milestones, and deliverables
• Prepare and submit monthly forecasts and financial documentation, including accruals to Financial Services and journal vouchers
• Participate in and support project meetings, reviews, and planning sessions
• Coordinate with Fixed Assets Accounting to determine appropriate classifications for project work orders
• Support the development, implementation, and monitoring of purchase agreements and expenditures
• Develop and update project schedules and cost estimates using appropriate project management tools
• Support seasonal and long-range planning activities
• Prepare schedule scenarios and conduct project benefit analyses
• Provide field support at designated sites and coordinate continuously with engineering, plant, project, contractor, and partner personnel

Project Initiation And Closure

• Assist with project planning, initiation, funding requests, and closure using project management software and tools
• Prepare project approval packages and all associated documentation
• Support the documentation and coordination required throughout the project lifecycle

Financial And Project Controls Management

• Monitor project costs, schedules, resources, risks, and performance against established baselines
• Support budgeting, forecasting, cost control, economic analysis, and financial planning
• Integrate project schedules, costs, resource loading, and allocation requirements
• Identify project performance issues and provide analytical recommendations to improve efficiency and outcome

Coordination And Operational Support

• Maintain effective communication with internal departments, project stakeholders, contractors, and external partners
• Support project meetings, reviews, planning activities, and performance evaluations
• Travel to plant and field locations and accept temporary field assignments as required
• Participate in rotational on-call assignments, rotating shifts, and overtime during peak periods when required and medically qualified
• Obtain and maintain unescorted plant access and applicable medical qualifications
• Complete the applicable Client’s PCS progression plan, or a portion of it, if required after selection
• Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.
• Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements.

About Rose

• Founded in 1993
• Office Locations Across the U.S.
• 150+ Clients: Corporations and Government Agencies
• Employee Oriented Company
• Challenging Assignments Across the U.S.
• Continuous Professional Development

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