Project Controls Analyst

Hargrove and Associates•Baton Rouge, LA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is generally responsible for planning and scheduling heavy industrial engineering projects, monitoring project costs, and/or estimating projects. The work will be performed under minimal supervision. The primary responsibilities will include engaging with Project Managers to ensure requisitions are clearly defined and contain all necessary documentation, supporting the Change Management process, and assisting in the creation and coding of requisitions to Contractors. The role also supports the monthly Value of Work Done (VOWD) process by requesting and documenting Contractor returned progress, and supports the Project Controls team with work process development and improvements. Additionally, the role involves performing monthly Goods Receipts (GRs) for Capital Project purchase orders, supporting the capital project closure process once a project is substantially complete, and the timely closure of purchase orders in SAP / Ariba. The analyst will track, monitor, and forecast project commitments and expenditures.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
10 or more years of relevant industrial experience in planning, scheduling, cost control and estimating.
Degree from an accredited university or college, or in lieu of a degree, High school degree and 4-6 years of relevant experience supporting capital projects as a cost analyst in a manufacturing and chemical/refining environment.
Use of SAP
Working knowledge of Ariba
MS Office Suite
Basic understanding of accounting principles
Prior experience in a capital cost analyst role supporting capital projects.
Basic Cost Management knowledge
Safety Council training
Ability to work unsupervised.
Ability to challenge effectively and professionally.
Ability to multi-task
Ability to communicate effectively in different group settings.
Demonstrated ability in prioritizing daily activities along with strong analytical skills and data analysis.
Ability to consolidate data into key metrics and communicate them effectively.
Excel knowledge, formulas, pivot tables
Knowledge of earned value and cost progress processes

Nice To Haves

Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Construction Science, Building Science or related field is highly preferred.
AACE International or Project Management Institute (PMI) certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Engage with Project Managers to ensure requisitions are clearly defined and contain all necessary documentation.
Support the Change Management process.
Assist in the creation and coding of requisitions to Contractors.
Supports the monthly Value of Work Done (VOWD) process by requesting and documenting Contractor returned progress.
Supports the Project Controls team with work process development and improvements.
Perform monthly Goods Receipts (GRs) for Capital Project purchase orders.
Support capital project closure process once a project is substantially complete.
Timely closure of purchase orders in SAP / Ariba.
Track, monitor, and forecast project commitments and expenditures.