Project Controls Specialist I, Cost Analysis

gFiber•Durham, NC

13d•$29 - $35

About The Position

At gFiber, the Project Controls Specialist, Cost Analysis partners with Project Controls Managers and the Field Operations Organization team to help deliver construction projects on time and on budget. The role applies organizational and problem-solving skills to support systematic project delivery, identify process improvements, and use data to inform recommendations. The specialist serves as the team expert on project control cost tools and processes. Responsibilities include developing standards, overseeing the rollout and training of cost tools and processes, managing cost control support vendors, and serving as the cost control subject-matter expert and liaison between stakeholders and business partners.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
2 years of experience in project controls, construction coordination, cost analysis, or related roles.
Experience working with spreadsheets, especially for data reconciliation, insight generation, and process improvements.
Experience analyzing raw data and translating it into actionable insights or summaries.

Nice To Haves

Experience in project management, finance, and accounting processes and terminology.
Experience with scheduling software and best practices, such as Microsoft Project, Asana, or Smartsheet.
Knowledge of Actual Cost of work performed.
Knowledge of expended project costs, project delivery, project closeout, and project reporting.
Exposure to ISP networks and technical deployment.
Experience working with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

Serve as the central point of contact for cost control for regional and metro-specific project controls, accounting, and technical operations teams.
Partner with Project Controls Managers and cross-functional partners through training and regular office hours to ensure alignment across regional team members.
Identify process inefficiencies, assess risks, and develop solutions that support centralized implementation of budgets, controls, and schedules.
Provide monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting, including cost analysis and variance reporting, to inform business insights and resource planning.
Support development of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial projections and reports based on analysis of consumption and productivity data.
Work with cross-functional partners on regular monthly reconciliations, spend governance, reviews, and approvals.
Develop cost-control standards and oversee rollout and training for new cost tools and processes.
Manage cost-control support vendors and act as the cost-control subject-matter expert and liaison between stakeholders and business partners.