Project Controls Analyst

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois.

📋 Description

• Assist in managing and controlling costs for engineering and construction projects.

• Gather cost and scheduling information.

• Revise project forecasts.

• Evaluate cost trends, discrepancies, and irregularities.

• Create cost estimates and precise project cost models.

• Examine contract documents to pinpoint cost responsibilities.

• Incorporate cost responsibilities into overall cost deliverables.

• Uphold baseline concepts and execute cost updates that reflect progress data.

• Work with stakeholders to collect inputs and address cost or scheduling challenges.

• Facilitate what-if analyses, schedule forecasts, variance assessments, and risk reduction activities.

• Identify root causes of cost discrepancies.

• Implement target estimates and discern variances related to scope, progress, or financial modifications.

• Compile detailed and summary reports on costs, schedules, performance, dashboards, and management insights.

• Coordinate schedule updates using Primavera P6.

• Collaborate on predicting cost projections.

• Review contractor change orders that impact cost and schedules.

• Monitor and refresh project cost and schedule data with owners and stakeholders.

• Ensure accurate reporting on milestones, dependencies, progress, risks, and variances.

• Carry out additional tasks as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, business, analytics, economics, or a related discipline is required.

• Over 2 years of experience in developing, maintaining, tracking, and analyzing project or program schedules, milestones, deliverables, and performance data is necessary.

• Proven experience in supporting project controls, program controls, operational planning, schedule forecasting, progress tracking, and/or variance analysis is mandatory.

• Proficient knowledge of Oracle Primavera P6 and CPM scheduling principles is essential.

• Experience with forecasting, what-if scenario analysis, risk and issue management, and root-cause analysis is required.

• Advanced skills in Excel, Power BI, Business Intelligence, Python, Alteryx, or other data analytics tools are preferred.

• Familiarity with process improvement methodologies such as Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen, Agile, or SCRUM is preferred.

• Experience in developing program dashboards, performance reporting frameworks, workflow tracking, and automated reporting solutions is preferred.

• Capability to stand or sit for extended periods.

• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds occasionally.

• Willingness to spend long hours in front of a computer screen.

• Strong problem-solving, written, and verbal communication skills.

• Proficient computer and software skills.

• Ability to read and comprehend text in both digital and printed formats.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical insurance.

• Prescription coverage.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• Paid time off.

• 401(k) with company match.

• Life insurance.

• Disability insurance.

• Professional development reimbursement for eligible employees.

• Wellness programs for you and your family.

• Opportunities for career development.

• Formal leadership development programs.

• Workplace flexibility including PMA office location, remote work, or client site options.

• Competitive salary.

• Employee recognition, celebrations, and rewards.