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System One Project Controls & Coordination Analyst in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Job Title: Project Controls & Coordination Analyst
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Type: 12-Month Contract
Compensation: $62.00
Contractor Work Model: Hybrid
Position Summary
The Senior Project Controls & Coordination Analyst supports the Major Projects team by bridging project management and cost controls functions across a large-scale capital portfolio ($9B). This role plays a critical part in ensuring financial accuracy, contract compliance, and effective coordination across a highly matrixed organization.
The position partners closely with Project Managers and Cost Controls leadership to drive portfolio visibility, maintain contract integrity, and support execution across internal teams and external partners.
Key Responsibilities
Cost Controls Support
Assist in tracking and analyzing project costs, budgets, and forecasts
Pull and interpret financial data from SAP to support reporting and decision-making
Monitor contract limits, expenditures, and vendor compliance
Validate adherence to contract terms and financial controls
Project Management Support
Support portfolio planning, phasing, and tracking activities
Review consultant and construction scopes of work for alignment and completeness
Ensure contracts are in place with internal staffing partners and EPC vendors
Assist in maintaining project documentation and governance standards
Coordination & Analysis
Perform detailed spend and variance analysis across the portfolio
Act as a key coordination point between internal business units and external partners
Facilitate communication across stakeholders in a complex, matrixed environment
Support continuous improvement of reporting and coordination processes
Typical Day
Analyzing cost and spend data in SAP
Reviewing contracts, scopes of work, and vendor performance
Tracking compliance with financial and contractual requirements
Supporting portfolio reporting and scheduling activities
Coordinating across internal teams and external consultants
Collaborating closely with Project Managers and Cost Controls leadership
Team & Stakeholders
Direct team: Manager, Cost Controls Project Manager, Project Manager
Expanding leadership team with additional directors
Indirect support: 240 consultants and multiple business units (Transmission, Distribution, Gas)
External partners include EPC firms and consulting organizations
Qualifications
Required:
7+ years of experience in project coordination, project controls, or similar roles
Experience with SAP (financials, cost tracking, reporting)
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Teams, etc.)
Experience with contract review and cost analysis
Strong organizational and communication skills
Preferred:
Primavera P6 or similar scheduling tools
Utilities or infrastructure industry experience
SharePoint administration or setup experience
Work Environment
Hybrid schedule: In-office Tuesday–Thursday, remote Monday & Friday
Standard 40-hour workweek with flexible scheduling (typical start 8:00 AM MT)
Ref: #192-Precision San Antonio
System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, CM Access, TPGS, and MOUNTAIN, LTD., are leaders in delivering workforce solutions and integrated services across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible full-time employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.
System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.