Project Controls - Cost Analyst at Boise

Job Description

Interest Category:Project/Program Management
Interest Sub Category:Project Controls
Type of Position:New College Graduate
Country:U.S.
URS Corporation is seeking an Entry-Level Project Controls Cost Analyst to be based in our Boise, ID location. We believe that success is ultimately determined by what you help your customers achieve. A company should be measured by what it accomplishes, not by what it promises. Creating an environment that encourages talented individuals to collaborate and solve complex problems attracts the best people. The more you can explore the diversity and potential of your people, capabilities and geographies, the more solutions youre equipped to provide. We believe that every opportunity comes with a collective responsibility to perform. Being profitable should be a result of doing what you do safely, ethically and better than anyone else. And we believe that the potential for growth is limitless. Its why we come to work. We are URS Energy & Construction. Project Services Our Project Services group partners with Energy & Construction operating groups to execute projects by providing top-caliber, professional personnel trained to deliver projects with efficiency and certainty; anticipating and responding to project needs; deployingwith market-driven agilitywell-integrated processes, systems and tools designed to enhance project efficiency; maintaining a market-competitive cost structure; and seamlessly integrating functions into cohesive project teams. Our services include engineering, project controls, quality, procurement, construction and others.Position Description or Typical Responsibilities: Researches data for subsequent use in analyzing cost and schedule analysis. Exposed to progress/performance data and associated concepts and principles. Assists in the collection of progress data and review of performance trends. Develops knowledge of earned value concepts, principles and methodology. Collects data and produces an initial analysis on manpower, labor hour, and labor cost requirements versus budget limitations. Collects data and produces an initial analysis for tracking actual cost to funding limitations. Provides support for tracking purchase orders and subcontract commitments and expenditures. Exposed to the concepts and principles of project revenue and cost. Develops knowledge of scope control and change management. Exposure to basic scheduling and cost baseline fundamentals, concepts and principles This position may begin in the Boise, ID office and could relocate to a project site or project office shortly thereafter. Project sites and offices are in various locations throughout the United States. The Project Controls function within the EC division of URS Corporation focuses on satisfying client expectations by working directly on project sites and in offices the department supports.Project Controls is an integral part of the Project Management Team and serves as a path to becoming a Project Manager. To that end, we are Highly motivated Project Controls professionals committed to providing timely delivery of cost and schedule solutions to internal and external customers to positively affect project outcomes.Career Overview: URS offers the opportunity to work on challenging projects leveraging your education and abilities to deliver innovative and cost effective solutions. Project Controls includes Cost Analysis and Planning and Scheduling to provide project managers with the information they need to guide our projects to successful outcomes. The work includes planning, tracking and analyzing project cost for a diverse base of industrial Engineer, Procure, Construct (EPC) projects from conception to completion. You will be part of a dynamic team whose mission is to deliver timely cost and schedule solutions to our customers. Your career development will be guided along the way by experienced Project Control professionals to ensure your talents and energies are focused toward success. Be a part of our winning team and apply today.We invite you to take the next step towardTHE BEST WORK OF YOUR LIFE. EOE M/F/D/V

Job Requirements

Minimum Requirements:Bachelor of Science degree from a 4 year accredited college or university or will obtain a Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Science, Business, Construction Management, Engineering, Computer Science, Industrial Technologies, Mathematics, Physics and Science or related field or demonstrated equivalent and related experience prior to the start of this position.Less than 12 months of relevant post-graduation professional experience in cost control positionsCareer opportunities will include taking long term assignments as part of personal career development. Locations will vary based on project needs and may be either office or field assignments. Due to the nature of work, candidate must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident of the United States.Preferred Qualifications:Some experience in process or heavy industrial EPC/maintenance projects in cost control positions, similar to that obtained through an internship is desirableLeadership Role in an Extracurricular or related Activity and the ability to work effectively in a project team environment.Software experience including PRISM, Oracle Financials, MS Office Excel, Word, Access and PowerPointExcellent written and oral communication skillsAdditional Information:Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.Relocation benefits are not available for this position.
Country: USA, State: Idaho, City: Boise, Company: URS Corporation Energy and Construction.