Cost & Schedule Constrols Analyst at Pathfinder L L C – Jacksonville, Florida

Role Overview

The Cost & Schedule Controls Analyst will provide dedicated, onsite project controls support for a pharmaceutical Vision Care manufacturing capital project in Jacksonville, FL. The role is primarily cost‑focused, with secondary responsibility for schedule integration and reporting.

In addition to the Jacksonville project, the resource will remotely support a second pharmaceutical project in Memphis, TN, with potential intermittent travel to the Memphis site as needed.

Project support allocation:

• 2026: ~70% Jacksonville / ~30% Memphis
• 2027: ~50% Jacksonville / ~50% Memphis

This role requires close collaboration with project management, engineering, procurement, construction, and finance teams to ensure strong cost control, forecasting accuracy, and transparent reporting.

Key Responsibilities

Cost Management (Primary Focus)

• Develop, maintain, and control project cost budgets, including baseline establishment and change control
• Perform cost forecasting, cash flow projections, and variance analysis
• Track and validate commitments, actuals (ACWP), and estimate‑to‑complete (ETC)
• Support change management, including cost impact assessments and documentation
• Review contractor cost reports, invoices, and applications for payment
• Identify cost trends, risks, and opportunities; provide mitigation recommendations
• Support annual budget cycles and long‑range financial planning
• Develop and maintain Excel‑based cost control tools, forecasts, and dashboards to support project reporting and decision‑making (optional enhancement)

Schedule Integration & Performance (Secondary Focus)

• Integrate cost and schedule data to support earned value analysis (as applicable)
• Review and understand project schedules to ensure alignment with cost forecasts
• Support progress measurement and reporting
• Coordinate with scheduling resources and planners as required

Reporting & Stakeholder Support

• Prepare monthly project controls reports for client leadership and stakeholders
• Provide clear, concise dashboards highlighting cost performance, risks, and forecasts
• Support internal and client audits, reviews, and governance meetings
• Act as a trusted controls advisor to Project Managers and Site Leadership

Multi‑Project & Site Support

• Provide onsite support in Jacksonville as the primary work location
• Support Memphis project activities remotely, with occasional travel when required
• Balance workload across multiple projects while maintaining accuracy and responsiveness

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or related field
• 8+ years of experience in project controls with a strong cost management focus
• Proven experience supporting capital project cost control, forecasting, and reporting
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including complex formulas, pivot tables, cost tracking models, data analysis, and reporting
• Proficiency in project controls tools (e.g., Excel, cost management systems, and scheduling software)
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in an onsite manufacturing environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting pharmaceutical, life sciences, or regulated manufacturing projects
• Experience working on active manufacturing sites
• Familiarity with cGMP environments and capital governance processes
• Earned Value Management (EVM) experience
• Multi‑project support experience across geographically distributed sites

Working Conditions

• Full‑time onsite presence required in Jacksonville, FL
• Domestic travel to Memphis, TN as project needs dictate
• Collaboration with cross‑functional project and site teams in a fast‑paced environment

Job type: Full Time M-F

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Benefits: Medical, Dental, 401k, FSA, DCA, etc.

PTO: 10 vacation days, 1 personal day, 5 sick days, 9 holidays

Pathfinder does not accept 3rd party resumes.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Pathfinder LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.