Project Control Analyst

About The Role

The Project Controls Analyst supports client Project Managers by providing a high confidence interval analysis on matters of cost and schedule, supported by earned value methodology. This is a remote position, but candidates must reside in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Maryland, West Virginia, or New Jersey.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in construction engineering, construction management, construction technology, civil engineering, other engineering, business management, or analytics OR related certification AND 3 years of related work experience in project controls, project management, construction management, or related field, OR 4 years of related work experience in project controls, project management, construction management, or related field
• Experience using Excel for data analysis, including vlookups, xlookups and pivot tables
• Ability to use Primavera P6 / Oracle Primavera Cloud to:
  • Create and maintain CPM schedule from template or client schedule that adheres to all EVM and client reporting requirements
  • Build and maintain EVM schedule from template or client schedule through closeout
  • Adhere to all client and EVM reporting requirements

Preferred qualifications:

• 5 years of related work experience in project controls, project management, construction management, or related field
• Experience with other job-related software tools (example: SAP, Oracle suite)
• Strong client-facing communication skills; effective relationship building skills
• Willingness to effectively multi-task and handle multiple priorities in a challenging, fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of the Construction and/or Utilities industries
• Residency within the client's footprint of Ohio, Pennsylvania, Maryland, West Virginia, or New Jersey

Responsibilities

Perform the following duties with minimal guidance:

• Schedule management: Develop, maintain, and update project schedules, and perform schedule analysis to identify delays and propose corrective actions
• Cost management: Conduct cost tracking, forecasting, and variance analysis with corrective action proposals
• Earned Value management: Calculate and analyze EV metrics to identify project performance issues
• Risk management: Identify and assess project risks and develop mitigation strategies
• Scope management: Monitor and manage project scope to align with objectives
• Resource management: Track and manage project resources
• Process optimization: Provide feedback on processes, metrics, and reports within the Department internally and externally with the client
• Facilitate communication within the project team and within internal assigned task forces and initiatives
• Make rational and data-backed recommendations to influence project and portfolio outcomes
• Ensure data integrity and accuracy
• Guide and train new Project Controls Analysts in project controls processes and procedures