Project Controls Cost Analyst

Renuke • Lake Mary, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

ReNuke Services is seeking a Project Controls Cost Analyst for our client's site in Lake Mary, FL. This is an entry-level position into a Project Controls team where workers are responsible for routine aspects of project control assignments with close supervision. Workers are expected to develop their skills and gain the ability to work with increased independence. This role will work with a team of Project Controls Analysts and Schedulers, performing cost forecasting and reporting tasks for a portfolio of projects budgeted from $10K to $1M annual spend, comparing monthly actuals to the project baseline, and identifying variances. This position will partner with a more experienced Project Controls Analyst. This work requires a working knowledge of Excel, good problem-solving skills, and good collaborative, communication skills. The selected candidate must have demonstrated knowledge of basic project controls principles. This position is typically assigned to 'White' or 'Green' projects per the Project Management Center of Excellence Project Profile Matrix.

Requirements

• Graduation from a two-year college or university in business, finance, project management, engineering, technical, or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years of project controls experience in lieu of a degree.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of Project Management / Project Controls Concepts / Computer Applications such as Scheduling Software, Financial Tools, Spreadsheets.
• Working knowledge of Excel.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Good collaborative, communication skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of basic project controls principles.

Nice To Haves

• Graduation from a four-year college or university in business, finance, project management, engineering, technical, or equivalent.
• PMI or AACE certification (PMP, CAPM, PMI-SP, AACE-CCC, AACE-PSP, AACE-CEP, AACE-EVP or equivalent).
• Experience using software such as MS Project, Primavera, Business Objects, Passport, MS Office Suite, Prolog, Visio, Access, Powerplant, Maximo, PeopleSoft.

Responsibilities

• Perform cost forecasting and reporting tasks for a portfolio of projects budgeted from $10K to $1M annual spend.
• Compare monthly actuals to the project baseline.
• Identify variances.
• Work in partnership with a more experienced Project Controls Analyst.
• Work with a team of Project Controls Analysts and Schedulers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree