Project Cost Analyst

Project Controls Analyst / Construction Cost Analyst

Location: Chandler, AZ (Onsite)

Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire

Industry: Semiconductor Construction / Capital Projects

Compensation: $80,000 - $120,000 (based on experience)

About the Opportunity

Join a global engineering and project management leader supporting one of the largest semiconductor construction programs in the United States. This role is ideal for professionals with experience in project controls, cost management, construction finance, project accounting, cost engineering, or capital project support.

You will partner with project managers, engineers, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure project budgets, forecasts, and spending remain aligned throughout the project lifecycle.

What You'll Do

Project Financial Management

• Develop and maintain project budgets, cost forecasts, and cash flow projections
• Monitor project spending and commitments against approved budgets
• Perform budget-to-actual and forecast variance analysis
• Support monthly and quarterly financial reporting

Cost Controls & Project Oversight

• Track and manage costs at the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) level
• Validate purchase requisitions and change orders
• Review project invoices for accuracy and proper coding
• Support contractor and subcontractor cost management activities

Reporting & Analysis

• Conduct cost and performance analysis
• Identify project risks and financial opportunities
• Prepare project status reports and financial presentations
• Ensure compliance with financial controls, policies, and reporting standards

Stakeholder Partnership

• Collaborate with project teams, contractors, engineering groups, and leadership
• Participate in cost review meetings and forecasting discussions
• Provide recommendations to improve project financial performance

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Construction Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or a related field

OR

Equivalent professional experience in project controls, cost management, construction finance, project accounting, cost engineering, or capital project support

2+ years of relevant experience supporting construction, industrial, manufacturing, infrastructure, or capital projects

Experience with:

• Project budgeting
• Cost forecasting
• Cash flow forecasting
• Cost tracking
• Financial reporting
• Variance analysis

Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel

Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills

Ability to work collaboratively within cross-functional project teams

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting semiconductor, manufacturing, industrial, or large commercial construction projects

Experience with:

• SAP
• Power BI
• Microsoft Project
• Primavera P6
• Cost management software

Experience reviewing:

• Change orders
• Purchase requisitions
• Construction invoices

Understanding of:

• Project controls
• Cost management
• Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Work Breakdown Structures (WBS)

Ideal Backgrounds

Candidates may come from positions such as:

• Project Controls Analyst
• Cost Analyst
• Cost Engineer
• Project Accountant
• Construction Financial Analyst
• Quantity Surveyor
• Capital Projects Analyst
• Project Controls Specialist
• Cost Management Specialist

Why Apply?

Career growth with a globally recognized engineering organization

Support high-profile semiconductor and capital construction projects

Work alongside industry-leading project management and engineering teams

Competitive compensation, benefits, and long-term career potential

Gain exposure to large-scale projects valued in the hundreds of millions to billions of dollars

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chandler, AZ.

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $60.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chandler, AZ.

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 23, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Chandler,AZ.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email for other accommodation options.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.