Milhouse Engineering and Construction, Inc. is hiring a
Project Controls & Data Analyst I

Summary

Milhouse Engineering and Construction, Inc is seeking a Project Controls & Data Analyst to join their team. The role involves organizing data insights, managing project planning, and ensuring data entry and integrity. The candidate should have project management knowledge, strong analytical skills, understanding of different contract types, proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, and experience with Deltek Vantagepoint/Vision.

Requirements

• Project management knowledge via Project Management Institute (PMI) or another organization
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Understanding of different Project Delivery Contract Types (Lump Sum/Fixed Fee (LS and FF), Time & Material/Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF)
• Basic level of understanding of contract terms and requirements. AIA contract review and basic understanding is a plus
• Custom report building & modeling
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.), intermediate to advanced user

Responsibilities

• Assists with data collection and implementation of accounting methods, budget tracking, earned value analysis, status reports, and cost projections
• Responsible for providing guidance, direction, and specialized assistance to Project Manager for the setup of new projects (Planning) and suggest improvements for capitalizing on revenue during the planning phase of a new project
• Outline any possible risks (Act as a Stakeholder in the Project Management Process)
• Facilitates the cost and resource management, project planning updates, project staffing levels, forecasting, and monthly reports
• Responsible for the flow of quality information to project accountants and Lead Project Accountant, following up as needed
• Review all documents that lead to the client’s notice to proceed with a new project or request of change order. Escalate internal approvals as appropriate
• Ensuring data entry is recorded in a timely manner (1-2 business days), and data integrity is of the upmost quality for decision making
• Ensuring project documents are retained and managed per the Project Document Controls & Retention Policy
• Work with in-house Legal team to maintain current document controls protocols and communicate any updates back to the assigned profit center
• Executes current policies & procedures and presents opportunities for improvement
• Support and performs project cost/billing rate analysis to optimize project financial performance
• Support the assigned group with external assignments including, but not limited to, agency requests, internal functional department requests and daily internal & external project communications
• Actively participates in project life-cycle related tasks including, but not limited to, proposal generation, project planning review and adjustments recommendations, kick-off & close-out meetings and client progress meetings
• Collaborates with appropriate staff to gather input and feedback concerning system needs
• Support the resolution of realized risks and documents lessons learned to be shared
• Escalate any unresolved issues to their supervisor or assigned group leader
• Performs other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• 1-3 years of working Deltek Vantagepoint/Vision experience is a plus
• Understanding of basic accounting and project management principles, as defined by GAAP and PMI
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong sense of personal responsibility
• Ability to effectively communicate with different organizational levels

Benefits

Not specified