Project Controls Analyst

Job Responsibilities

• Provision of commercial support to the division including: Reporting including cash flow development, forecasting, progress, earned value, financial status, change orders and contingency
• Monitor and track daily labor hours, equipment utilization, and material consumption
• Track construction progress, provide project performance metrics and status updates
• Analyze actual costs against budgets and forecast
• Aid in invoice preparation for verifying labor, equipment and material charges
• Support forecasting of labor, equipment and material requirements for the project duration
• Work with the construction team to verify quantities installed
• Support change management by documenting scope changes, identifying trends and reviewing contractors change order proposals
• Analyze cost using earned value, percent complete, productivity rate and burned rate
• Track project cost, progress, trends, impacts, conflicts, changes, and risks
• Performing ad-hoc project analysis and support
• Working with the construction field team to validate schedule and cost impacts due to change orders
• Document delays related to contractor performance such as productivity, weather, equipment breakdowns, manpower shortages, safety, environmental violations, or quality deficiencies

Requirements

• Detail-oriented, possesses strong analytical and time management skills
• Must be articulate and have gravitas and organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and strong interpersonal skills
• Computer literate with advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, set priorities and see projects through to completion

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, mathematics, economics, finance, or equivalent combination of education, training and work experience
• An MBA, PMP and/or CCP credentials are a definite plus
• Minimum of 10 continuous years of experience with an oil & gas operating company and/or engineering and construction company
• Previous experience as a cost analyst on a Time and Material construction project

Knowledge

• Thorough knowledge of project controls functions, processes, and procedures as they apply to project management
• Possess a comprehensive and detailed knowledge of engineering, procurement and construction costs, materials and procedures in the oil and gas industry
• Knowledge and proficiency in cost control functions including budget development, cost analysis, forecasting, and variance reporting
• Knowledgeable and proficient in computer based financial and budget systems, PowerPoint for presentation and Strong MS Excel skills for analysis and reporting
• Knowledge and understanding of a Time and Materials contract