What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Cost Analyst position at Insight Global?
Position: Project Controls Analyst/Cost Analyst
Pay Rate: $35-$40/hour
Location: Columbus, OH (5x week in office)
Duration: 1 year contract with potential extensions
Start Date: 1/12/2026
Shift: M-F 8-5pm
Qualifications:
- 3-5 years of experience in project controls, cost analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and financial tracking.
- Strong understanding of financial principles, accrual accounting, and cost control methodologies.
- Ability to work with debits/credits and general ledger concepts.
- Proficiency in MS Excel (VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables) and SAP.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
- Experience in construction or engineering projects.
Plusses:
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Experience with utility companies.
Day to Day:
Insight Global is looking for a Project Controls Analyst to join our team to support project work for a large utility company. This role will be focused on financial responsibilities of controls, not scheduling. We are seeking someone with a strong expertise in cost management, financial principles, and accounting practices. They will support project teams in maintaining accurate budgets, forecasts, and cost tracking. Responsibilities include:
- Budget & Forecasting: Assist in developing and monitoring annual budgets, forecasts, and long-range plans for multiple projects and programs.
- Cost Tracking: Utilize systems to track actual costs, manage project authorizations, and monitor financial performance.
- Reporting & Analysis: Prepare comprehensive reports on reauthorization risk, forecast accuracy, CIAC analysis, contingency usage, and other financial metrics.
- Project Support: Collaborate with Project Managers, Directors, and contractors to resolve budget and authorization issues early and ensure compliance with project metrics.
- Process Management: Support monthly project status calls, track in-service dates, and manage project aging indicators.
- Compliance & Documentation: Maintain accurate records for project authorizations, financial plan updates, and related documentation.
- Contract Payment Authorizations (CPA): Process CPAs for project portfolio prior to month end.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $35.00 - $40.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $35 - $40