Project Controls Analyst

Overview

The purpose of this position is to plan and execute the Project Controls requirements for a project. This role is responsible for providing technical and administrative direction, coordination, evaluation, training, and coaching to a team of Project Controls specialists.

This position serves as Cost Manager on projects managed out of the Corporate Office. Acting as a key resource on a project team, the role will require collaboration at all levels, including : client representatives, subcontractors, project management and functional leads.

Responsibilities

• Supports the Project Management with financial analysis, forecasting, budgets, and cost savings opportunities.
• Understands program / project run rates, trends and causes of portfolio fluctuations.
• Conduct contract profitability reviews (pricing vs actual)
• Report monthly financial results compared to budget and forecast, incorporating contract modifications, new business, and changes in projected base business.
• Review and process subcontractor invoices; review customer invoices; review timecard / Other Direct Cost (ODC) corrections.
• Prepare monthly reports to include monthly customer reports, estimate at completion (EAC) reports, business review charts and others to support ad hoc requirements.
• Organize and prioritize large volumes of information.
• Assist in the develop and implement a project controls plan as part of the Project Execution Plan (PEP) for the project execution
• Plan and organize the setup of project baseline in project controls system, and implement a plan to track against the baseline on a regular basis
• Develop cost, schedule, and commercial baseline
• Responsible for providing technical and administrative direction, coordination, evaluation, training, and coaching to a team of Project Controls specialists
• Analyze variances in cost and schedule performance against the plan, and communicate the reasons for the issuance of variance and proposed mitigation plans to Project Management
• Supervise the implementation of Work Breakdown and Project Coding Structures for control and integrity of work to be performed as defined by the contract
• Other duties as assigned
• Expert level skills in Microsoft Excel
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to excellence with the ability to think critically and analytically, as well as work independently
• The ability to take initiative to identify, prioritize and implement all elements required for the team to fulfill responsibilities in keeping with core strategic goals
• Strong problem solving skills, including the ability to effectively address any issue in collaboration with other.
• Participate in the development and implementation of training courses and mentoring of Project Controls personnel
• Supports the Project Controls Manager with financial analysis, forecasting, budgets, and cost savings opportunities.
• Understands program / project run rates, trends and causes of portfolio fluctuations.
• Conduct contract profitability reviews (pricing vs actual)
• Report monthly financial results compared to budget and forecast, incorporating contract modifications, new business, and changes in projected base business.
• Review and process subcontractor invoices; review customer invoices; review timecard / Other Direct Cost (ODC) corrections.
• Prepare monthly reports to include monthly customer reports, estimate at completion (EAC) reports, business review charts and others to support ad hoc requirements.
• Organize and prioritize large volumes of information.
• The ability to conduct complex quantitative analyses and translate them into actionable insights and directions

Qualifications

• Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in applicable field of study and three or more years of work-related experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors
• Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job
• Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state / province, and federal / national statutes and guidelines
• Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner

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