Perform primary project controls assignments to support Project Managers. Accountable for generating reports, assisting with control activities, responding to data requests and developing/maintaining/supporting project schedules and/or detailed cost tracking. Coordinates with Project Managers to obtain weekly and monthly cost and schedule updates. Assist the Project Managers in providing accurate project forecasting and review of expenditures. Must have advanced MS Excel skills. Experience with Primavera P6, SAP Work and Asset Management required depending on additional job details. Familiarity with data analytics reporting tools preferred.
What are the top 3-5 skills and qualifications required? Targeting 5-7 years' experience with cost accounting
within construction industry, renewables would be a plus. Have had success with folks from oil and gas
industries as well. Must have experience with forecasting, accruals. This role could be described as more of
an analyst position or construction accountant. Experience in SAP (ECC) is strongly preferred. Strong
proficiency with Excel is also required; pivot tables, graphs, Macros experience would be nice.
2. What non-technical skills are necessary (i.e., such as communication, problem solving, team player)? Strong
communication, problem solving. In addition, someone who can work independently and is self-driven;
takes initiative.
3. Ideal candidate background and how many years required? 5-7 years, this role could be described as more
of an analyst position or construction accountant. Also look for project controllers or financial analysts.