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Coalesce Management Consulting; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A management consulting firm in Reno, Nevada is seeking a detail-oriented Project Control Specialist to enhance forecasting and reporting processes. The role includes budget tracking, variance analysis, and maintaining project schedules to ensure successful project execution and financial management. Strong analytical skills and a proactive approach to business planning are essential. This is a full-time position at the entry level.

Qualifications

• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Ability to analyze data and provide actionable insights.
• Strong communication skills for reporting and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Accurately forecasts and reports on budgets.
• Conducts variance analysis and provides recommendations.
• Supports month-end close processes and accruals.
• Contributes to business planning and risk analysis.
• Establishes and maintains project schedules.
• Conducts ad-hoc analysis as required.
• Identifies and recommends process improvements.

Skills

Budget Forecasting

Variance Analysis

Project Scheduling

Process Improvement

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Project Control Specialist to join our team. The individual in this role will be responsible for ensuring accurate forecasting and reporting for both operations and maintenance as well as capital budgets. Additionally, the Project Controls Specialist will provide insightful analysis on potential risks and opportunities, assist in variance reporting, and contribute to business planning processes. This role will also involve developing and maintaining construction project schedules, preparing performance reports, and driving continuous process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Budget Forecasting and Reporting: Accurately forecast and report on operations, maintenance, and capital budgets; monitor and track budget performance, providing insights into cost control and financial forecasting.
• Variance Analysis and Reporting: Conduct variance analysis to assess budget deviations, providing recommendations for corrective actions; prepare and present variance reports to management, highlighting key trends and concerns.
• Month-End Close and Accruals: Support the month-end close processes, ensuring that financial data is accurately recorded; assist in preparing accruals for ongoing and completed projects.
• Business Planning: Contribute to the development of short-term and long-term business plans, ensuring alignment with organizational goals; analyze potential risks and opportunities, providing actionable insights to senior management.
• Project Scheduling and Reporting: Establish, develop, and maintain construction project schedules, ensuring timely project execution; prepare and maintain project reports, including schedule summaries and performance metrics; track project milestones and progress, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Ad-Hoc Analysis and Reporting: Conduct ad-hoc analysis and reporting as required, responding to dynamic business needs; provide detailed reports and recommendations to support decision-making.
• Process Improvements: Identify and recommend process improvements to enhance project controls and reporting efficiency; implement best practices for project management and financial forecasting.

Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management
• Industries: Utilities