Project Cost Control Analyst

3 days ago

Newark, NJ, United States PMA Consultants Careers Full time

The Project Cost Control Analyst provides advanced cost management support across project phases, including planning, execution, and closeout. This position is responsible for developing and maintaining cost control systems, supporting budgeting and forecasting, performing cost analyses, and preparing reports to guide decision-making. The role also includes stakeholder communication, cost reporting, and identification of cost-saving opportunities. A strong grasp of cost and schedule integration, project controls systems, and data interpretation is essential. This role requires independent execution of moderately complex tasks and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Organizational Responsibilities

    • Develops and implements cost control procedures, documents, and tools to support and enhance project budget management.
    • Reviews and applies contract documents to define cost obligations and align deliverables.
    • Prepares and maintains summary and detailed cost progress reports, incorporating early, late, and planned cost calculations.
    • Prepares and maintains project cost cashflow and project cost forecasts.
    • Performs cost analysis to identify trends and deviations, including cost underruns and overruns.
    • Incorporates progress data into cost updates and develops corrective recommendations.
    • Applies target estimates and pinpoints drivers of project cost variances.
    • Supports development of what-if analyses to assess cost impacts.
    • Develops insightful and well-structured cost reports for internal and external stakeholders.
    • Supports project managers, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure adherence to budgets and timelines.
    • Other duties as assigned.
Position Qualifications
    • Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, finance, or related field.
    • 5+ years of experience in project controls, cost engineering, or cost control scheduling.
    • Proficiency with cost management software and advanced Excel skills.
    • Strong written and verbal communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
    • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
    • An equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be considered in lieu of stated minimum qualifications.


$100,500 - $117,000 a year

The salary range for this position is $100,500 - $117,000.

A hired employee will be placed within this salary range based on a variety of legitimate business reasons, including but not limited to the individual's scope of relevant experience and geographic location.

Additional Requirements

Physical: Standing or sitting for long periods; must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times and spend extended hours in front of a computer screen.

Cognitive: Problem-solving, written, and verbal communication skills; computer and software skills; and ability to read and interpret text online or in printed form.

About PMA

At PMA, employee well-being is a daily priority. We offer a combination of workplace options that include a PMA office location; work-from-home; or a client site. Wherever we work, we openly share knowledge as we believe that collaboration with peers improves our work product and that pursuing subject matter expertise is a lifelong endeavor.

We are committed to a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion. We affirm and respect diverse backgrounds and opinions because we believe they yield the best solutions for our clients. We promote emotional intelligence and trust by nurturing these values within our new hires.

We encourage staff to develop rewarding, long-term careers at PMA, and we implement formal leadership development programs that help you attain your goals. At PMA, shared success is a core value. Every employee who contributes is recognized, celebrated, and rewarded. We look for self-driven candidates eager to assume responsibility and join a community of respect founded on collaboration and accountability, not titles. If you aim to transform the project management practice toward continuous improvement of project outcomes, the profession, and yourself, PMA looks forward to warmly welcoming you to our team.

We offer competitive pay and benefits, wellness programs for you and your family, and career development opportunities to advance your professional goals.

As a PMA professional, you will be empowered to make timely and effective decisions and significant daily contributions to complex facets of project delivery. Join a team that has achieved a world-class reputation in the construction industry and has been voted a "Best Place to Work."

PMA offers competitive wages and comprehensive benefits, including medical, prescription, dental, vision, time off with pay, 401(k) with company match, life, disability, and professional development reimbursement for qualifying employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression), disability, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. Qualified female and minority applicants are encouraged to apply.

EOE, including persons with disabilities and veterans.

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