Cost Control & Compliance Analyst - Capital Projects

We are seeking a full-time Project & Cost Control Analyst - Capital Projects to support large-scale capital project initiatives through project controls, cost management, forecasting, compliance tracking, and reporting activities. This role will work closely with project leadership, engineering, procurement, construction teams, contractors, and finance personnel to ensure accurate cost reporting, budget management, estimate integration, and compliance with established project controls processes. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting industrial capital projects, maintaining project financial controls, analyzing cost performance, preparing forecasts, and coordinating project reporting. The successful candidate will be highly analytical, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities while delivering accurate and timely information to project stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Support large-scale capital project initiatives through project controls, cost management, forecasting, compliance tracking, and reporting activities; Work closely with project leadership, engineering, procurement, construction teams, contractors, and finance personnel to ensure accurate cost reporting, budget management, estimate integration, and compliance with established project controls processes.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field, along with 5+ years of relevant experience in project controls, cost management, financial analysis, or capital project support; OR equivalent combination of education and experience; Minimum of 3 years supporting industrial or capital projects in manufacturing, mining, chemical, energy, heavy industrial, EPC/EPCM, or similar environments; Experience with project budgeting, forecasting, cost reporting, commitments, accruals, cash flow management, and Estimate at Completion (EAC) processes; Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly advanced Microsoft Excel; Experience preparing management reports, reconciliations, variance analyses, and project performance metrics; Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills; Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced project environment; Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, contractors, and project stakeholders; Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining accurate, audit-ready documentation.

Nice to have

Experience supporting large capital projects within manufacturing, mining, chemicals, industrial facilities, or infrastructure environments; Working knowledge of SAP, SAP Project Systems (PS), or similar enterprise cost management systems; Experience with Microsoft Project, Power BI, or other project controls and reporting platforms; Familiarity with cost coding structures, estimate integration, change management, and schedule-cost interfaces; Knowledge of project controls methodologies, forecasting best practices, and earned value concepts; Professional certifications such as AACE, PMP, CCP, or related project controls certifications; Experience developing dashboards, automated reporting tools, and process improvement initiatives; Strong understanding of project governance, compliance requirements, and audit documentation practices.

Benefits

Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance; 401k & ESOP; Life Insurance; Short & Long-Term Disability; Paid Time Off; Paid Holidays; Employee Assistance Program; Professional Development; Wellness Program; Safety Incentive Program; 24/7 Chaplain Care