Remote Project Controls Analyst - Cost & Schedule

Pyrovio; Ohio; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Pyrovio is seeking a Project Controls Analyst to support client Project Managers with high confidence interval cost and schedule analysis using earned value methodology. This is a remote position, but candidates must reside in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Maryland, West Virginia, or New Jersey.

Key responsibilities include developing and maintaining CPM schedules, tracking costs, performing EV analysis, and ensuring data integrity while guiding new analysts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or related certification and 3 years of project controls or PM experience, OR 4 years of related work experience.
• Proficiency with Excel for data analysis (vlookups, xlookups, pivot tables).
• Experience using Primavera P6 / Oracle Primavera Cloud for CPM/EVM scheduling and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Schedule management: Develop, maintain, and update project schedules and perform schedule analysis.
• Cost management: Conduct cost tracking, forecasting, and variance analysis with corrective action proposals.
• Earned Value management: Calculate and analyze EV metrics to identify project performance issues.
• Risk management: Identify and assess project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Scope management: Monitor and manage project scope to align with objectives.
• Resource management: Track and manage project resources.
• Process optimization: Provide feedback on processes, metrics, and reports with the client.
• Facilitate communication within the project team and task forces.
• Make data-backed recommendations to influence project outcomes.
• Ensure data integrity and accuracy.
• Guide and train new Project Controls Analysts in processes and procedures.

Skills

Excel data analysis

Client-facing communication

Analytical thinking

CPM / EVM knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree or related certification with 3+ years experience

Tools

Primavera P6

Oracle Primavera Cloud

SAP

Oracle suite

Job description

Project Controls Analyst

About the Role

The Project Controls Analyst supports client Project Managers by providing a high confidence interval analysis on matters of cost and schedule, supported by earned value methodology.

This is a remote position, but candidates must reside in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Maryland, West Virginia, or New Jersey.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in construction engineering, construction management, construction technology, civil engineering, other engineering, business management, or analytics OR related certification AND 3 years of related work experience in project controls, project management, construction management, or related field,
• OR 4 years of related work experience in project controls, project management, construction management, or related field
• Experience using Excel for data analysis, including vlookups, xlookups and pivot tables
• Ability to use Primavera P6 / Oracle Primavera Cloud to:
  • Create and maintain CPM schedule from template or client schedule that adheres to all EVM and client reporting requirements
  • Build and maintain EVM schedule from template or client schedule through closeout
  • Adhere to all client and EVM reporting requirements

Preferred qualifications:

• 5 years of related work experience in project controls, project management, construction management, or related field
• Experience with other job-related software tools (example: SAP, Oracle suite)
• Strong client-facing communication skills; effective relationship building skills
• Willingness to effectively multi-task and handle multiple priorities in a challenging, fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of the Construction and/or Utilities industries
• Residency within the client's footprint of Ohio, Pennsylvania, Maryland, West Virginia, or New Jersey.

Responsibilities

Perform the following duties with minimal guidance:

1. Schedule management: Develop, maintain, and update project schedules, and perform schedule analysis to identify delays and propose corrective actions
2. Cost management: Conduct cost tracking, forecasting, and variance analysis with corrective action proposals
3. Earned Value management: Calculate and analyze EV metrics to identify project performance issues
4. Risk management: Identify and assess project risks and develop mitigation strategies
5. Scope management: Monitor and manage project scope to align with objectives
6. Resource management: Track and manage project resources
7. Process optimization: Provide feedback on processes, metrics, and reports within the Department internally and externally with the client
8. Facilitate communication within the project team and within internal assigned task forces and initiatives
9. Make rational and data-backed recommendations to influence project and portfolio outcomes
10. Ensure data integrity and accuracy
11. Guide and train new Project Controls Analysts in project controls processes and procedures

Pyrovio is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding nondiscrimination. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.