Project Controls Analyst; Junior

Charleston, West Virginia, United States

Schedule: Hybrid – Work from home Wednesdays and Fridays; onsite Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday

Position Overview

We are seeking a Junior Project Controls Analyst to support capital projects within the energy and infrastructure industry. This is a long-term contract opportunity ideal for an early-career professional with 0–5 years of experience in project controls, cost management, project accounting, or construction project support.

The Project Controls Analyst will work alongside experienced Project Controls professionals and Project Managers to assist with cost tracking, budget monitoring, progress reporting, forecasting, and overall project performance.

This position offers an opportunity to gain hands-on experience supporting large-scale capital projects while working within an established Project Controls team.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with project cost management, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Track project expenditures, incurred costs, and budget variances.
• Maintain project cost data, including time-phased budgets and estimates to complete.
• Review contractor invoices and verify costs against project records.
• Support the development and maintenance of Work Breakdown Structures (WBS).
• Monitor project schedules, key milestones, and overall project progress.
• Assist with tracking contractor progress and providing updates to project cost forecasts.
• Prepare project cost reports, performance dashboards, and project status updates.
• Support change management, risk assessments, and project controls procedures.
• Assist with procurement requisitions and tracking commitments for project materials and services.
• Work with Project Managers, Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Accounting teams to collect and analyze project data.
• Provide administrative and analytical support to Intermediate and Senior Project Controls personnel.
• Assist with project closeout activities and documentation.

Qualifications

• University degree or technical college diploma in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• 0–5 years of experience in Project Controls, Cost Analysis, Project Accounting, or related project support functions.
• Exposure to capital construction projects, preferably within energy, utilities, infrastructure, or industrial construction.
• Basic understanding of project budgeting, cost tracking, forecasting, and schedule monitoring.
• Familiarity with Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), Earned Value Management (EVM), and progress measurement is a plus.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and ability to work with financial and project data.
• Experience with SAP or other project cost management systems is a plus.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a project team and follow established project controls procedures.

Additional Information

• This is a 3-year contract opportunity offering a hybrid work schedule, with remote work available every Wednesday and Friday.
• The position is well suited for an early-career Project Controls professional looking to develop experience in cost management, project reporting, and capital project execution within the energy industry.