PCS II Cost Analyst

Primary Talent Partners has a new contract opening for a PCS II Cost Analyst with a large power and utilities client in Plainfield, IN. This is a 3-year hybrid contract position (3 days a week in office) with potential for extension. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must be able to sit on Primary Talent Partners W2 without sponsorship.

About the role

Workers at this level are responsible for routine aspects of project control assignments with close supervision. You will develop skills and gain the ability to work with increased independence while collaborating with a team of Project Controls Analysts and Schedulers. This role involves cost forecasting and reporting for a portfolio of projects budgeted from hundreds of thousands to millions in annual spend, comparing monthly actuals to the project baseline and identifying variances. You will work in partnership with a more experienced Project Controls Analyst.

This work requires a working knowledge of Excel, strong problem-solving skills, and effective collaborative and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform cost forecasting and reporting tasks for a portfolio of projects.
• Compare monthly actuals to the project baseline and identify variances.
• Collaborate with a team of Project Controls Analysts and Schedulers.
• Work under close supervision while developing skills for increased independence.

Requirements

• 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 (or 5 years in lieu of a degree).
• Demonstrated working knowledge of project management/project controls concepts and computer applications such as scheduling software, financial tools, and spreadsheets.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Skills

• Attention to detail
• Data analytics
• Critical thinking
• Excel proficiency
• Problem-solving
• Collaboration and communication

Pay

$50.00 - $60.00/hour (W2 contract).

Benefits

No PTO or traditional benefits. ACA-compliant supplemental package available for enrollment.

Schedule

Hybrid position requiring 3 days a week in the Plainfield, IN office.