Cost Control Analyst

LED FastStart•Baton Rouge, LA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

HGA is seeking a Cost Controls Analyst to support project planning, financial tracking, and reporting for engineering projects in Baton Rouge, LA. This role works independently with project stakeholders to develop schedules and prepare progress reports within HGAs Baton Rouge Engineering office. The Cost Control Analyst analyzes project financial data and forecasted data and communicates with Project Managers as it relates to the budget. Provides Project Controls/Project Management monitoring and critical project information. The Cost Control Analyst is responsible for setting up and tracking budgets, work orders, and task orders. Prepares meeting agendas, minutes, and action items. Tracks the proposal process including preparing and preparation of proposal responses. Takes on the role as procurement lead as needed. Forecasts and tracks total project budgets. Coordinates and oversees reporting and general project support. The Project Controls Specialist maintains status updating on all projects. Maintains project schedules and follows up with project managers, department managers, and discipline lead engineers. The Cost Control Analyst supports project managers as needed.

Requirements

Bachelors degree is required.
2+ years of related experience.
Experience working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
Proficient in use of MS Windows, MS Outlook, MS Excel and MS Word.
Understands revenue models, P/L, and cost-to-completion projections.
Ability to work under pressure.
Ability to react promptly and efficiently to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
Strong written and oral communication skills, interpersonal skills, leadership skills, and presentation skills.
Capability to conduct research into project-related issues and products.
Capability and willingness to learn, understand, and apply new technologies.

Nice To Haves

A degree in construction management, construction engineering technologies, or a business field is preferred.
Prior project controls, project management, or project engineering experience working for an engineering consulting company or construction company is preferred.
Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project scheduling software experience is desired.

Responsibilities

Setting up and tracking budgets, work orders, and task orders.
Preparing meeting agendas, minutes, and action items.
Tracking the proposal process, including preparing proposal responses.
Forecasting and tracking total project budgets.
Coordinating and overseeing reporting and general project support.
Maintaining status updates on all projects.
Maintaining project schedules and following up with project managers, department managers, and discipline lead engineers.
Supporting project managers as needed.
Analyzing project financial data and forecasted data.
Communicating with Project Managers regarding budget status.
Providing Project Controls/Project Management monitoring and critical project information.
Taking on the role as procurement lead as needed.