Strategic Project Analyst — Cost, Scope & Quoting

Composite Factory; Mooresville (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Employee referral program

Shift differential

Quarterly bonuses

Job summary

Composite Factory in Mooresville, NC is seeking a Senior Project Analyst to partner with Engineering, Manufacturing and Accounting to manage customer-based projects and ensure cost estimates align with profit targets. The role involves reviewing RFQs, analyzing scope and risks, and approving quotes within defined thresholds.

Collaboration with a Project Estimator/Analyst and cost monitoring are key parts of the job.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate’s degree preferred in Accounting, Finance, or Business.
• 3–5 years of manufacturing experience with exposure to project management.
• ERP/MRP software experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• U.S. Citizen or lawful Permanent Resident compliant with ITAR regulations.

Responsibilities

• Review RFQs with Engineering and Project Estimator/Analyst to ensure all project requirements are understood.
• Coordinate with Engineering from initial customer requests to review project scope and analyze all potential risks and challenges.
• Work closely with a Project Estimator/Analyst to verify all project costs are covered, and potential factors outside scope.
• Provide final approval – up to a specified project value – for quotes, or set senior management reviews for higher-value projects.
• Develop strategic, long-term process changes to create a more data-driven and efficient quoting process (e.g., software tools, engineering integration).
• Communicate routinely with customers, vendors, and department managers to ensure all relevant parties understand project requirements.
• Assist Purchasing and Planning with quoted estimate information once an order is received.
• Coordinate with Project Estimator/Analyst to review and monitor real project costs.
• Use data to analyze quoting accuracy and provide actionable reports to the FP&A Manager.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Project management

Communication

ERP/MRP knowledge

Attention to detail

US ITAR compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business

Tools

ERP/MRP software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Composite Factory in Mooresville, NC is seeking a Senior Project Analyst to partner with Engineering, Manufacturing and Accounting to manage customer-based projects and ensure cost estimates align with profit targets. The role involves reviewing RFQs, analyzing scope and risks, and approving quotes within defined thresholds.

Collaboration with a Project Estimator/Analyst and cost monitoring are key parts of the job.