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Blue Star Partners · 23 hours ago

Project Cost Analyst - Intermediate (Contract)

Valparaiso, IN

Full-time, Contract

Hybrid

Mid Level

$40/hr - $45/hr

3+ years exp

Blue Star Partners is seeking a Project Cost Analyst – Intermediate to support cost management, forecasting, and reporting activities for large, complex capital projects. The role involves applying integrated project controls expertise across cost, schedule, risk, and quality management to enhance decision-making and performance.

ConsultingE-LearningProject Management

Responsibilities

Manage and maintain project budgets, cost baselines, and Estimate at Completion (EAC)

Perform integrated cost and schedule forecasting using quantitative risk management techniques (e.g., Expected Monetary Value, sensitivity analysis)

Develop and maintain qualitative and quantitative project baselines to measure and improve performance

Apply integrated risk and quality management techniques to optimize project cost outcomes

Direct and support cost control efforts across the project lifecycle

Process labor timesheets, invoices, accruals, and contract submittals; ensure proper coding to WBS, cost systems, and expense categories

Conduct cost and schedule variance analysis; recommend corrective, preventive, and predictive actions

Orchestrate contract commercial management activities, including payment review, contract performance assessment, and forecasting

Produce standard and ad hoc cost reports for project stakeholders and leadership

Utilize schedule analysis techniques to improve cost and schedule performance

Support Project Managers, Major Project Managers, Directors, and stakeholders with accurate cost data and reporting

Tailor and improve cost management tools, processes, and techniques to enhance predictability and performance

Apply Project Management Guidelines, industry standards, and best practices consistently

Qualification

Cost managementForecastingReporting toolsMicrosoft ExcelProject management principlesSituational leadershipCommunicationTeam collaboration

Required

Integrated knowledge of project scope, schedule, cost, risk, and quality management principles

Working understanding of project management guidelines, standards, processes, and job aids

Proficiency in cost management, forecasting, and reporting tools and techniques

Demonstrated ability to lead through situational leadership, influence stakeholders, and work effectively in team environments

Strong communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to support value-based decision-making and conflict resolution

High School Diploma with 8 years of experience using Microsoft Excel (or equivalent tools) for data manipulation, integration, and report generation OR Bachelor's Degree with 3+ years of experience in financial or cost management

Valid driver's license