• Project Controls Analyst

    Actalent (Westerville, OH)


    Job Title: Project Controls Analyst

    Job Description

    This role involves reporting to the Project Controls Manager and project managers and is responsible for overall cost analysis, tracking, monitoring, and control work. The position requires close collaboration with project teams to compile, assess, and document project costs and associated cost monitoring and reporting at various project stages.

    Responsibilities

    + Monitor, track, and control costs for projects, including Transmission Lines, Substations, Distribution, and Telecom projects.

    + Act as a functional expert in cost monitoring and cost controls practices.

    + Handle Earned Value Management system reporting.

    + Identify systemic issues within processes and tools, and develop strategies to mitigate or eliminate them.

    + Identify and apply internal and industry best practices for cost control consistently within the workgroup.

    + Ensure outgoing cost control data and reports meet internal criteria and consistency.

    + Implement approved cost control reports and communicate core differences to management and project sponsors.

    + Ensure the correct application of internal databases and establish methodologies to update database and cost control tools based on historical triggers.

    + Analyze internal costs to identify trends in cost forecasts and support the project team by attending meetings and collaborating with others.

    + Perform other duties as assigned.

    + Support major storm restoration work as assigned.

    + Adhere to all policies and procedures.

    Essential Skills

    + Proficiency in cost control and cost tracking software.

    + Familiarity with risk management software.

    + Experience in the utility industry.

    + Knowledge of construction, cost analysis, and project controls.

    + Competence in earned value management.

    + Minimum of 5 years related project cost controls experience required.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Accounting, or a related field.

    + Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.

    + Project Cost Control and management training and experience is an asset.

    + Additional Professional Certifications in Cost Management are preferred.

    + Electrical utility experience is preferred.

    Work Environment

    The work environment involves using advanced cost tracking and risk management software. It is a collaborative setting that requires regular interaction with project teams and management.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $45.00/hr.

     

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

     

    • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Westerville,OH.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Jun 20, 2025.

    About Actalent

    Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.