Cost Control & Compliance Analyst - Capital Projects

ITAC serves Process & Industrial clients with integrated engineering and construction services for complex capital projects. We also offer specialty services including power systems services and products, custom machine fabrication, and fall protection services and equipment. Founded in 1988 on a dream and a $5K loan, ITAC is a true success story. From humble beginnings to an ENR-Ranked Top Design Firm with a nationwide footprint and over 500 employees operating from 6 offices in Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina, we provide Fortune 500 companies with innovative design-build solutions. We specialize in power generation & utilities, chemicals, food & beverage, forest products, advanced manufacturing, and minerals & metals.

ITAC’s purpose is to make life better. For our employees, this means providing them with the resources and flexibility they need to have both a rewarding career and a fulfilling family life. ITAC is 100% employee-owned. Through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and Direct Stock Ownership, every team member has the unique opportunity to be an owner who shares in the company’s growth and earnings. We offer our team a comprehensive benefits package and numerous employee incentives. Rooted in love, we serve and care for our employees like family.

We hire passionate and motivated people with an innovative mindset and the desire to grow. If the thought of challenging, fast-paced projects excites you, then you’ve come to the right place. At ITAC, you’ll be part of a collaborative team that works hard to make life better. For more information, visit itac.us.com.

This is a seconded position, meaning the selected candidate will be employed by ITAC but work full-time on assignment with one of our clients. While day-to-day responsibilities will be managed on-site with the client, ITAC provides ongoing support, resources, and benefits as your employer. This is a full-time (40 hours per week) contract position anticipated to last six (6) months, with the possibility of extension based on project needs and performance. Following the initial training period, this role will offer a hybrid work schedule, providing the flexibility to work remotely up to two days per week and on-site at the client's Kings Mountain, NC location a minimum of three days per week. Please only apply if these requirements are agreeable to you.

Overview:

We are seeking a full-time Project & Cost Control Analyst - Capital Projects to support large-scale capital project initiatives through project controls, cost management, forecasting, compliance tracking, and reporting activities. This role will work closely with project leadership, engineering, procurement, construction teams, contractors, and finance personnel to ensure accurate cost reporting, budget management, estimate integration, and compliance with established project controls processes.

The ideal candidate will have experience supporting industrial capital projects, maintaining project financial controls, analyzing cost performance, preparing forecasts, and coordinating project reporting. The successful candidate will be highly analytical, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities while delivering accurate and timely information to project stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field, along with 5+ years of relevant experience in project controls, cost management, financial analysis, or capital project support; OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 3 years supporting industrial or capital projects in manufacturing, mining, chemical, energy, heavy industrial, EPC/EPCM, or similar environments.
• Experience with project budgeting, forecasting, cost reporting, commitments, accruals, cash flow management, and Estimate at Completion (EAC) processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly advanced Microsoft Excel.
• Experience preparing management reports, reconciliations, variance analyses, and project performance metrics.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced project environment.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, contractors, and project stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining accurate, audit-ready documentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field, along with 5+ years of relevant experience in project controls, cost management, financial analysis, or capital project support; OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 3 years supporting industrial or capital projects in manufacturing, mining, chemical, energy, heavy industrial, EPC/EPCM, or similar environments.
• Experience with project budgeting, forecasting, cost reporting, commitments, accruals, cash flow management, and Estimate at Completion (EAC) processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly advanced Microsoft Excel.
• Experience preparing management reports, reconciliations, variance analyses, and project performance metrics.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced project environment.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, contractors, and project stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining accurate, audit-ready documentation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting large capital projects within manufacturing, mining, chemicals, industrial facilities, or infrastructure environments.
• Working knowledge of SAP, SAP Project Systems (PS), or similar enterprise cost management systems.
• Experience with Microsoft Project, Power BI, or other project controls and reporting platforms.
• Familiarity with cost coding structures, estimate integration, change management, and schedule-cost interfaces.
• Knowledge of project controls methodologies, forecasting best practices, and earned value concepts.
• Professional certifications such as AACE, PMP, CCP, or related project controls certifications.
• Experience developing dashboards, automated reporting tools, and process improvement initiatives.
• Strong understanding of project governance, compliance requirements, and audit documentation practices.

Benefits

From internships to seasoned professionals, our growing company provides career opportunities for all levels of experience. We offer our team a comprehensive benefits package and numerous employee incentives. For life’s challenges, we also provide our employees and their immediate families with certified chaplains for around-the-clock encouragement and support. Rooted in love, we serve and care for our employees like family. ITAC provides benefits such as

• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• 401k & ESOP
• Life Insurance
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional Development
• Wellness Program
• Safety Incentive Program
• 24/7 Chaplain Care

The typical base salary range for this position is between $83,000-$124,800