Project Controls Specialist Cost Analyst

Primary Talent Partners

  • Charlotte, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • $55–$63 Per Hour
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Description

Primary Talent Partners has a new contract opening for a Project Controls Specialist – Cost Analyst with our large power and utilities client in Charlotte, NC. This is a 3-year contract with a potential for extension.


Pay:$55.00 - $63.00/hr; W2 contract, no PTO, no Benefits. ACA-compliant supplemental package available for enrollment. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must be able to sit on Primary Talent Partners W2 without sponsorship.

Schedule: Hybrid; Tuesday is a required in-office day, other days can be chosen by the individual.

Description:
  • This position is responsible for initiating and completing routine aspects of project control assignments, using prescribed methods and tools.
  • This position performs the more complex aspects of project forecasting, cost alignment to schedules, cost analysis, variance analysis, budgeting, trending and burn rates, change control, and cost control, while reporting up to program or portfolio level.
  • This position supports Project Managers on varying size projects and is expected to perform responsibilities with minimal oversight.
  • The position is considered a technical SME/support position and requires college level reasoning via formal education or work experience. It requires working knowledge to proficient use, understanding and application of project controls principles, procedures, and associated project controls software tools.
  • This position must be able to identify problems, develop solutions and take actions to resolve them.
  • This position must be adept at picking up and using unfamiliar software and able to work with large and complex data files. Advanced to expert level of experience in Excel is required for this role.


Responsibilities:
  • Generate periodic project controls reports (monthly, quarterly, and ad-hoc). Responsible for gathering, verifying, validating, and analyzing data in support of project controls reporting. Responsible for distributing and archiving project controls reports as appropriate.
  • Perform Change Control. Track and manage changes to the project scope and cost baseline. Identify, assess, gain approval for, and distribute change requests, change notices and/or change orders in a manner compliant with internal governance standards and terms and conditions of relevant contracts (as appropriate).
  • Project Controls Benchmarking and Self-Assessment Initiatives. Assist in scheduling and carrying out benchmarking and self-assessment initiatives relevant to project controls and the types of projects typically managed by the project controls group. Identify and communicate improvement opportunities, adoption of best practices and counter measures to address gaps in performance.
  • Expertise in Project Controls Methodologies. Experience with maintaining cost estimates, tracking, and trending cash flow reports, change control documentation (scope or cost) and/or any reports associated with project controls. Tracks and reports project status, performs variance and other data analyses at a level appropriate for the project.
  • Create and Maintain Project Estimate. Work with Estimator(s) to create or create project cost estimate to establish effective cost controls management. Assure that project estimate includes all necessary materials, resource / labor rates, manufactured materials / equipment as well as current industry data relative to project scope. Manage the estimate according to Project Management Center of Excellence Estimating Standard and review cycle.
  • Effective Team Participation. The PCS is responsible for maintaining effective relationships with customers, supports the resolution of quality issues and completes assignments (proposals, project tasks, reports, etc.) as negotiated. Displays proficiency in conflict resolution and reaching win-win outcomes among team members.


Basic Qualifications:
  • Associates Degree in Engineering OR
  • Associates Degree in Project Management OR
  • Associates Degree in Finance OR
  • Associates Degree in Business AND
  • 2 years minimum required related experience
  • In Lieu of Degree, High School / GED AND 5 years minimum required related experience


Strongly Desired Qualifications:
  • Advanced to expert level of experience in Excel is required for this role
  • Experience working with a project team to obtain information to build / update a cost forecast
  • Working knowledge/proficiency with project management concepts, project controls concepts, computer applications such as scheduling software and spreadsheets
  • Demonstrated knowledge of analyzing, integrating, trending, and forecasting cost information for projects
  • Demonstrated knowledge and usage of earned value techniques
  • Highly engaged self-starter, identifying problems and offering possible solutions and taking appropriate action for resolution
  • Effective oral and written communication skills
  • Certified Associate of Project Management
  • Project Management Professional Certification


Desired Qualifications:
  • Experience using software such as Business Objects, MS Office Suite, Visio, PowerPlan or Maximo
  • Previous experience with EcoSys
  • Experience in Transmission Project Controls, Management or Construction
  • Experience working with a Regulated Utility Company, Coal Fired Generating Plants, or large complex engineering and construction programs or project in fixed price and/or T&M environment a plus
  • Program or project Risk Program Control experience
  • Proven collaborative team member
  • Understanding of the Project Management Center of Excellence project lifecycle
  • Database and Reporting experience
  • 4-year degree – Construction Management, Business, Project Management, Engineering, or equivalent


Working Conditions:
  • Hybrid – Work will be performed from both remote and onsite locations after the onboarding period. However, hybrid employees should live within a reasonable commute to their designated facility.


Primary Talent Partners is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

If you are a person with a disability needing assistance with the application or at any point in the hiring process, please contact us at info@primarytalentpartners.com


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Numbers & Facts

LocationCharlotte, NC
Salary$55–$63 Per Hour

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