**Job Title:** **Project Cost Analyst** **Work Schedule:** **Hybrid** (Tues/Wed/Thu in Columbus OH office) **Work Hours:** **Monday to Friday** (EST 8:00am – 5:00pm) **Contract Details:** **12mo contract to hire** **Pay Rate:** **$** **46hr** As a Project Cost Analyst, you will support the team by coordinating project cost analysis and controls, overseeing cost reporting for multiple projects, and ensuring accurate project budgeting and forecasting. This role involves collaboration with project teams, inputting budgets into corporate systems, and providing ongoing variance analysis and key performance indicator (KPI) tracking. Additionally, you will facilitate communication with internal and external stakeholders, coordinate project meetings, and contribute to continuous process improvement efforts. **Key Responsibilities:** + Coordinate project meetings and collaborate with project team members on project activities and documentation preparation. + Assist in forecasting project spending, monitoring budget variances, and performing cost tracking and analysis. + Collaborate with Project Management and other stakeholders to establish baseline budgets and perform variance reporting. + Perform organizational functions to ensure smooth project operations, including maintaining project records and coordinating the work order process. + Assist in the contracting process, including bidding activities and cost analysis. + Communicate with project team members and stakeholders on budgetary matters and provide necessary support. + Apply technical knowledge and problem-solving skills to resolve project-related issues. + Develop measurable KPIs to track project performance. + Collaborate effectively with colleagues, vendors, and customers to achieve project goals. + Adhere to organizational standards and guidelines for project management. + Provide training and guidance to junior team members as needed. + Recommend improvements to enhance project performance and organizational effectiveness. + Coordinate work activities with external parties, including contractors and vendors, to resolve technical tasks and field work activities. **Basic Qualifications:** + Bachelor's degree with one year of relevant experience or Associate's degree with three years of relevant experience. + Degree in a related field such as Business, Construction, Engineering Technology, or similar. + Knowledge of accounting and finance principles is beneficial. + Additional Requirements: + Strong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail and accuracy. + Proficiency in Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. + Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. + Willingness to travel occasionally, including overnight stays. + Ability to perform light physical duties at various work sites. + Understanding and support of organizational policies and values. + Desire to learn and take initiative in professional development. If this is a role that interests you and you’d like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you! **About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of:** **Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells** _ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands –_ **_Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells_** _–_ creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2022 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 13th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent. ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.