<p><strong>Supply Management Planner</strong> – 2-Year Contract (Potential Extension)</p><p>Onsite | 1st Shift: 7:30am–3:30pm (Minimal OT)</p><p><br></p><p>Join our team as a <strong>Supply Management Planner</strong>, supporting our client's procurement and logistics operations. This 2-year onsite role offers the possibility for extension and is ideal for candidates with strong organizational and communication skills.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Issue purchase orders, manage procurement processes, and communicate schedule releases to suppliers</li><li>Investigate supplier incidents and recommend timely solutions</li><li>Schedule material requirements and coordinate inventory management</li><li>Collect, analyze, and report market and supplier data to support decision-making and contract negotiations</li><li>Assist with logistics process improvements and support Supply Management Specialists</li><li>Perform inventory control tasks and ensure quality, quantity, and availability</li><li>Arrange meetings and support stakeholder engagement</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Connect with our team today by calling (563) 359-3995.</p>
<p>We are seeking a <strong>Senior Cost Analyst</strong> with <strong>direct construction cost management</strong> experience to support large-scale utility construction and maintenance projects. This role is responsible for <strong>project cost tracking, forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis, and financial reporting</strong> across a portfolio of capital projects.</p><p>The right candidate will have hands-on experience partnering with <strong>project managers, construction supervisors, engineering, and field operations</strong> to ensure project costs remain aligned with scope, schedule, and budget.</p><p>This is a highly visible, fast-paced, and cross-functional role requiring accuracy, proactivity, and strong business acumen.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Construction Cost Management</strong></p><ul><li>Manage full lifecycle cost tracking for <strong>construction and maintenance capital projects</strong>.</li><li>Monitor project budgets, actuals, commitments, accruals, and change orders.</li><li>Maintain detailed job costing and cost performance reporting at the <strong>project, component, and work order</strong> levels.</li><li>Work closely with engineering, construction, and field leadership to validate labor, material, contractor, and equipment costs.</li></ul><p><strong>Forecasting & Variance Analysis</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare <strong>monthly and quarterly forecasts</strong>, including spend projections, risk adjustments, and completion estimates.</li><li>Analyze <strong>budget-to-actual variance</strong> drivers and provide insights to project managers and leadership.</li><li>Support development of annual capital budgets and long-range project cost plans.</li><li>Identify cost risks and opportunities early and recommend corrective action.</li></ul><p><strong>Financial Reporting & Compliance</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare and deliver project cost reports, dashboards, and financial summaries to PMO, finance, and construction leaders.</li><li>Ensure alignment with <strong>GAAP, internal policies, capital project accounting rules</strong>, and audit requirements.</li><li>Support month-end close, cost accruals, journal entries, and project reconciliations.</li></ul><p><strong>Cross-Functional Partnership</strong></p><ul><li>Work directly with <strong>Construction Managers, Project Engineers, Field Supervisors, Finance, Supply Chain, and Accounting</strong>.</li><li>Participate in construction planning, project review meetings, and scope change evaluations.</li><li>Validate contractor invoices and provide financial insight during project negotiations.</li></ul><p><strong>Systems & Tools</strong></p><ul><li>Utilize enterprise systems (e.g., <strong>SAP, Oracle, FMIS, Passport, Maximo</strong>, or construction/utility project systems).</li><li>Build and maintain cost dashboards using <strong>Excel, Power BI, or similar tools</strong>.</li><li>Ensure accuracy of cost data within ERP and project management systems.</li></ul>