Project Controls Specialist 1 (Plainfield)

Job Title: PCS I Cost Analyst Duration: 3-year Contract Location: Plainfield, IN **Full time, hybrid, 2-3 days/week in office** The Planet Group is seeking a Project Controls Specialist I that has had experience with project controls and worked with individuals of varying levels in various organizations and suppliers. Project Controls Specialist I Qualifications Required Qualifications Graduation from a two-year college or university - business, finance, project management, engineering, technical, or equivalent Minimum of 2 years of project controls experience in lieu of a degree Demonstrated to Working Knowledge with Project Management / Project Controls Concepts / Computer Applications such as Scheduling Software, Financial Tools, Spreadsheets Preferred Qualifications Graduation from a four-year college or university -business, finance, project management, engineering, technical, or equivalent PMI or AACE certification (the following or equivalent are acceptable - PMP, CAPM, PMI-SP, AACE-CCC, AACE-PSP, AACE-CEP, AACE-EVP) Experience using software such as MS Project, Primavera, Business Objects, Passport, MS Office Suite, Prolog, Visio, Access, Powerplant, Maximo, PeopleSoft Project Controls Specialist I Description Will work with a team of Project Controls Analysts and Schedulers Will work in partnership with a more experienced Project Controls Analyst Perform cost forecasting and reporting tasks for a portfolio of projects budgeted anywhere from $10K to $1M annual spend, comparing monthly actuals to the project baseline, identifying variances Will require a working knowledge of Excel Must have good problem-solving skills and good collaborative, communications skills Must have a demonstrated knowledge of basic project controls principles Typically, is assigned to “White” or “Green” projects per the Project Management Center of Excellence Project Profile Matrix