Project Cost Analyst

PCS 2- Cost Analyst

Locations: Plainfield, IN

Hybrid – 3x per week onsite

Contract duration: 12-month W2 Contract

Job Description:

Workers at this level 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 worker will be expected to work with a team of Project Controls Analysts and Schedulers. Workers at this level will perform cost forecasting and reporting tasks for a portfolio of projects budgeted anywhere from $10K to $1M annual spend, comparing monthly actuals to the project baseline, identifying variances. This position will work in partnership with a more experienced Project Controls Analyst.

This work will require a working knowledge of Excel. The individual selected for this role must have good problem solving skills and good collaborative, communications skills.

The selected candidate must have a demonstrated knowledge of basic project controls principles. This position typically is assigned to White or Green projects per the Project Management Center of Excellence Project Profile Matrix.

Required Qualifications:

-PCS-2: Graduation from a two-year college or university - business, finance, project management, engineering, technical, or equivalent. Minimum of 2 years of project controls experience. Minimum of 5 years of project controls experience in lieu of a degree.

-Demonstrated to Working Knowledge with Project Management / Project Controls Concepts / Computer Applications such as Scheduling Software, Financial Tools, Spreadsheets.

-Strong Excel experience required.

Preferred Qualifications:

-Graduation from a four-year college or university -business, finance, project management, engineering, technical, or equivalent.

-PMI or AACE certification (the following or equivalent are acceptable - PMP, CAPM, PMI-SP, AACE-CCC, AACE-PSP, AACE-CEP, AACE-EVP).

-Experience using software such as MS Project, Primavera, Business Objects, Passport, MS Office Suite, Prolog, Visio, Access, Powerplant, Maximo, PeopleSoft.

Consulting Solutions and its family of companies is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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