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Senior Project Controls - Cost

St. Petersburgh, FL 33701

Posted: 02/04/2025 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Project Controls Job Number: 629047 Is job remote?: No Country: United States

Job Description

Seeking a Sr. Project Cost Analyst.

This is the expert level of the Project Controls classification hierarchy. Workers at this level lead the development of the reporting systems for project controls assignments.?Workers at this level are responsible for performing complex aspects of project forecasting, cost alignment to schedules, development of average unit costs, cost analysis, variance analysis, budgeting, basic accounting principles, trending and burn rates, change control and cost control while reporting up to program or portfolio level with minimal supervision. Workers are expected to have advanced skills and the ability to work independently, with guidance limited to unusual or complex projects or issues.

This position must be fully competent in the application of project controls principles and procedures. They must be very familiar with financial and accounting principles in addition to project methodology. They identify problems, develop solutions and take actions to resolve. This position must be adept at picking up and using unfamiliar software and able to work with large and complex data files. Advanced to expert level of experience in Excel is required for this role.

This position typically is assigned to projects classified as “Green ” or "Brown" per the Project Management Center of Excellence Project Profile Matrix, or may manage multiple smaller (i.e. “White”) projects. A proven ability to consistently forecast accurately and monetize risks while meeting tight deadlines is necessary for success in this role. Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate in a matrix working environment and with multiple levels of leadership are critical for this individual’s success.

Experience working in a PMO environment, on a project controls team or in a project management working environment is required. Exposure to energy-related projects not required but a plus.

Required Qualifications:
  • Graduation from a four-year college or university - business, finance, project management, engineering, technical, or equivalent.
  • Minimum of 7 years of project controls experience.
  • Minimum of 11 years of project controls experience in lieu of a degree.
  • Proficient in project controls principles.
  • Proficiency / Expertise with project management / project controls concepts / computer applications / analytics; strong collaborative team member.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Masters - business, finance, project management, or equivalent.
  • PMI or AACE certification (the following or equivalent are acceptable - PMP, CAPM, PMI-SP, AACE-CCC, AACE-PSP, AACE-CEP, AACE-EVP).
  • Demonstrated expertise in using Software such as MS Project/MS Office Suite, Primavera, Business Objects, Prolog, Passport, Visio, Access, Powerplant, Maximo or EAM, PeopleSoft. Risk management tools / Monte Carlo analysis.
  • Expert in user of Excel
  • Prior Utility experience.

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Planet Forward and The Planet Group of Companies are equal opportunity employers. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.

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Although this hasn't been an issue at The Planet Group, the staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly and never provide banking information during the application process. Candidate safety is a top priority at The Planet Group.