Cost & Schedule Constrols Analyst

Pathfinder L L C•Jacksonville, FL

4h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Cost & Schedule Controls Analyst will provide dedicated, onsite project controls support for a pharmaceutical Vision Care manufacturing capital project in Jacksonville, FL. The role is primarily cost-focused, with secondary responsibility for schedule integration and reporting. In addition to the Jacksonville project, the resource will remotely support a second pharmaceutical project in Memphis, TN, with potential intermittent travel to the Memphis site as needed. Project support allocation: 2026: ~70% Jacksonville / ~30% Memphis, 2027: ~50% Jacksonville / ~50% Memphis. This role requires close collaboration with project management, engineering, procurement, construction, and finance teams to ensure strong cost control, forecasting accuracy, and transparent reporting.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or related field
8+ years of experience in project controls with a strong cost management focus
Proven experience supporting capital project cost control, forecasting, and reporting
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including complex formulas, pivot tables, cost tracking models, data analysis, and reporting
Proficiency in project controls tools (e.g., Excel, cost management systems, and scheduling software)
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Ability to work effectively in an onsite manufacturing environment

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting pharmaceutical, life sciences, or regulated manufacturing projects
Experience working on active manufacturing sites
Familiarity with cGMP environments and capital governance processes
Earned Value Management (EVM) experience
Multi-project support experience across geographically distributed sites

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and control project cost budgets, including baseline establishment and change control
Perform cost forecasting, cash flow projections, and variance analysis
Track and validate commitments, actuals (ACWP), and estimate-to-complete (ETC)
Support change management, including cost impact assessments and documentation
Review contractor cost reports, invoices, and applications for payment
Identify cost trends, risks, and opportunities; provide mitigation recommendations
Support annual budget cycles and long-range financial planning
Develop and maintain Excel-based cost control tools, forecasts, and dashboards to support project reporting and decision-making (optional enhancement)
Integrate cost and schedule data to support earned value analysis (as applicable)
Review and understand project schedules to ensure alignment with cost forecasts
Support progress measurement and reporting
Coordinate with scheduling resources and planners as required
Prepare monthly project controls reports for client leadership and stakeholders
Provide clear, concise dashboards highlighting cost performance, risks, and forecasts
Support internal and client audits, reviews, and governance meetings
Act as a trusted controls advisor to Project Managers and Site Leadership
Provide onsite support in Jacksonville as the primary work location
Support Memphis project activities remotely, with occasional travel when required
Balance workload across multiple projects while maintaining accuracy and responsiveness