Project Cost Analyst

• Build and maintain cost models, perform scenario analysis, and prepare cash flow estimates for the monthly present estimate (PE) process
• Analyze cost and schedule impacts of scope changes and trends, delivering presentations of numerical analysis
• Monitor and update project budgets and actuals, provide financial and cost reporting, perform trending analysis, and recommend corrective actions
• Interface with internal and external project teams on cost control monitoring, analysis, and reporting
• Identify cost management gaps and opportunities, recommend improvements to cost engineering data standards, and track monthly spend for earned value and forecast predictability
• Perform forensic analysis on project spend and forecasts to ensure budget adherence
• Lead or assist with the Issue and Risk Register and Cost Quantitative Risk Analyses (QRAs)
• Use COGNOS, Power BI, Maximo, and Power Plan to perform analyses, interpret outputs, and prepare data-driven presentations
• Prepare documentation and technical writing for ROD requirements, prudency reviews, deposition hearings, PSC filings, Change Order processes, and other legal requirements
• Participate in safety meetings, inspections, and field observations

• B.S. in Project Management, Construction Management, an Engineering Discipline, Finance, Accounting, or equivalent work experience
• Direct cost analysis experience with utility projects or large ($300M+) projects
• Understanding of commercial agreements and contracting strategies
• Understanding of project schedule impacts on cost forecasting and schedule-cost integration
• Proficient and expert-level experience with Cognos, Power BI, Maximo, Power Plan, and Microsoft Office

Demonstrates expertise in cost analysis, project budgeting, and financial reporting for large-scale utility projects, utilizing advanced analytical tools to drive data-driven decision-making and improve cost management practices.

• Cost Analysis Experience
• Cognos Proficiency
• Power BI Expertise
• Project Budget Management
• Forensic Analysis

• Cost Modeling
• Scenario Analysis
• Cash Flow Estimation
• Financial Reporting
• Trending Analysis
• Cost Control Monitoring
• Risk Analysis
• Technical Writing
• Data Interpretation
• Budget Adherence

• Presentation Skills
• Collaboration
• Problem-Solving

• Utility Projects
• Cost Engineering
• Commercial Agreements
• Contracting Strategies
• Schedule-Cost Integration

• Cognos
• Power BI
• Maximo
• Power Plan
• Microsoft Office