Project Cost Analyst

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.

• Perform cost forecasting and reporting tasks for a portfolio of projects
• Compare monthly actuals to project baseline
• Identify and analyze variances
• Work collaboratively with Project Controls Analysts and Schedulers
• Develop project controls skills with mentorship from experienced analysts

• Graduation from a two-year college or university in business, finance, project management, engineering, technical, or equivalent field
• Minimum of 2 years of project controls experience
• Alternatively, 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
• Demonstrated knowledge of basic project controls principles

• Data analytics
• Critical thinking
• Problem solving
• Collaborative and communication skills
• Working knowledge of Excel

• Graduation from a four-year college or university in business, finance, project management, engineering, technical, or equivalent field
• PMI or AACE certification (PMP, CAPM, PMI-SP, AACE-CCC, AACE-PSP, AACE-CEP, AACE-EVP, or equivalent)
• Experience using software such as MS Project, Primavera, Business Objects, Passport, MS Office Suite, Prolog, Visio, Access, Powerplant, Maximo, or People Soft

Full time, hybrid position with 3 days per week in office in Plainfield.

Impellam Group and its brands are equal-opportunity employers committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other factor determined to be unlawful under applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application, interview process, pre-employment activity, and the performance of crucial job functions.