Aston Carter · 1 day ago
Project Cost Analyst
Valparaiso, IN
Contract
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$34.89/hr - $47.89/hr
3+ years expAston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions and is seeking a Project Cost Analyst. The role involves cost analysis, forecasting, risk management, and contract management to optimize project performance and support decision-making.
ConsultingHuman ResourcesInformation Technology
Responsibilities
Enhance proficiency in cost analysis and integrated cost‑and‑schedule forecasting using quantitative risk management tools such as Expected Monetary Value (EMV) and sensitivity analysis
Develop and maintain integrated project baselines (qualitative and quantitative) to measure performance and support corrective, preventive, and predictive actions
Apply cost‑of‑quality principles to strengthen cost management practices
Maintain and manage the project Estimate at Completion (EAC) and recommend improvements to stakeholders
Provide continuous lifecycle cost estimating and forecasting with a focus on accuracy and predictability
Apply objective, integrated risk management techniques to optimize project risk responses
Utilize risk and quality management tools to support project performance and decision‑making
Identify cost and schedule variances and recommend corrective, preventive, and predictive actions
Lead contract commercial management activities, including payment facilitation, performance assessments, and financial forecasting
Conduct contract reviews to ensure compliance with payment requirements and supporting documentation
Process labor timesheets, invoices, accruals, and contract submittals; ensure accurate coding to WBS, cost systems, and expense categories
Apply core project controls expertise across cost, schedule, scope, and risk
Review and support the use of project management guidelines, standards, processes, job aids, and tools
Integrate project management subsidiary systems to improve overall project performance
Tailor cost management processes, tools, and techniques to advance cost performance and project predictability
Support project teams and leadership by retrieving, analyzing, and reporting cost management information
Produce standard and advanced cost reports for project stakeholders, including ad‑hoc reporting as needed
Use schedule analysis techniques to improve cost and schedule performance
Communicate cost insights clearly and effectively to support value‑based decision‑making
Collaborate with Project Managers, Major Project Managers, Directors, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment and transparency
Manage cost activities in alignment with industry standards, organizational project management guidelines, and best practices
Ensure consistent application of integrated project management principles across scope, cost, and schedule
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma and 8+ years of experience using Microsoft Excel (or equivalent tools) for data manipulation, integration, and report generation
Bachelor's Degree and 3+ years of financial or cost management experience
Strong integrated knowledge of project scope, schedule, cost, risk, and quality management
Ability to apply project management guidelines, standards, processes, and job aids effectively
Proficiency in risk and quality management tools and techniques
Strong leadership presence with the ability to motivate, influence, and guide stakeholders through situational leadership
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), including conflict resolution, teamwork, and stakeholder engagement
Demonstrated ability to support value‑based decision‑making and drive continuous improvement
Valid driver's license
Preferred
Ability to develop and review project estimates and build project budgets
Ability to read and analyze project schedules
Experience in large industrial capital project environments
Bachelor's Degree and 8+ years of advanced Excel or equivalent data analysis experience
Benefits
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)
Company
Aston Carter
Aston Carter is a staffing and recruiting company providing risk and compliance services.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2011-01-31Acquired
Leadership Team
Juan Pablo McCausland-PHR, CDP
Human Resources Business Partner
Sherry Guevara
Regional Human Resources Partner-West Region
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