Project Controls Cost Analysts - Pharma

The Spear Group - Springfield Township, NJ

Full-time - Mid Level

Springfield Township, NJ

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Spear Group is seeking both Junior and Senior Project Controls Cost Analysts to support projects in the Life Sciences/BioPharma industry. These roles will involve interfacing with various phases of project execution, focusing on the Staged Gate review process from inception to project close-out. The successful candidates will be responsible for preparing project control deliverables, ensuring effective communication with project teams, and maintaining project cost status.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all monthly Project Control deliverables including cash flow projections and forecast tracking.
• Interface with EPCM Project Control personnel to support project reporting requirements.
• Prepare specific budgets, plans, schedules, forecasts, and change management documentation.
• Assist in developing budgeting, planning, scheduling, and forecasting standards.
• Perform performance monitoring and control functions for specific applications.
• Prepare cost and performance/productivity reports and variance analysis.
• Assist in developing Work Breakdown Structures as directed.
• Perform routine data analysis and develop Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Maintain continuous records of project cost status based on project team input.
• Monitor and evaluate the effects of project changes, including trends and scope changes.
• Alert the Project Team and Cost/Schedule Engineer of cost or schedule impacts.
• Participate in estimating, scheduling, planning, or cost-related activities as required.
• Suggest remedial actions to maintain project baseline estimates or schedules.
• Assist in project close-out requirements, both financial and documentation-related.
• Demonstrate effective time management to meet project deadlines.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with all levels in the organization.
• Attend project-related meetings as required.
• Utilize integrated cost and schedule data to communicate project status.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• Mid-level experience in cost control and project management.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to review data and convert it to project-related knowledge.
• Understanding of cost engineering and/or estimating.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, SAP, and industry-recognized budgeting tools.
• Knowledge of SOX and GAAP requirements and practices.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry across multiple product types.
• Experience with Target Value Delivery, Last Planner®, Takt planning, Touchplan®, NetPoint®.

Benefits

• Full-time position with benefits
• Competitive salary based on relevant experience