Project Control Analyst
Project Control Analyst
DSJ Global is partnered with a leading maritime and heavy industrial services organization seeking a Project Control Analyst to join its project execution team. This individual will play a key role in supporting large-scale engineering and production programs by monitoring project cost, schedule, and performance metrics while coordinating across operations, engineering, supply chain, finance, and quality teams. The position offers the opportunity to contribute to high-profile projects, support executive decision-making through data-driven analysis, and drive continuous improvement across project controls processes. Candidates with experience in project controls, cost forecasting, Earned Value Management (EVM), and complex manufacturing or industrial project environments are highly encouraged to apply
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor project cost, schedule, and performance metrics to support successful project execution.
- Assist in the development and maintenance of project forecasts, including Estimate at Completion (EAC) updates.
- Analyze project performance data to identify risks, trends, and potential variances impacting delivery.
- Support budget tracking and reporting for materials, subcontracted services, and labor expenditures.
- Partner with cross-functional teams including engineering, operations, supply chain, quality, and finance to ensure accurate project reporting.
- Contribute to project review meetings by preparing schedules, cost reports, and performance summaries.
- Support change management activities, including documentation of scope, schedule, and cost impacts.
- Assist with earned value reporting, variance analysis, and corrective action tracking.
- Track project risks, action items, and milestone performance to improve execution outcomes.
- Provide analytical insights and reporting support to program and project leadership teams.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, Project Management, or a related field required.
- 5+ years of experience in project controls, cost management, program performance reporting, or related project execution functions.
- Experience supporting large-scale industrial, manufacturing, engineering, infrastructure, defense, or capital project environments.
- Understanding of project forecasting methodologies, budget management, and cost performance analysis.
- Familiarity with Earned Value Management (EVM) principles and project performance measurement techniques.
- Strong analytical capabilities with the ability to synthesize data into actionable business insights.
- Proven experience working cross-functionally with technical, operational, and financial stakeholders.
- Advanced proficiency in project reporting, forecasting tools, and Microsoft Excel.
- Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- PMP certification or related project management credentials are preferred.
Location: Greater Portland, OR area
If you're interested in learning more about this opportunity, please apply today.
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