Lead Cost Analyst

Lead Cost Analyst – Sargent & Lundy

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This role offers a hybrid work arrangement. You’ll spend three days a week in the office, giving you the flexibility to work remotely for two days.

• Implement project controls tools and methodology.
• Support the month‑end closing and phase‑gate processes, coordinating production, management, reporting and analysis of cost information.
• Support the establishment of project original and approved budgets.
• Work with project stakeholders to establish cost baselines.
• Develop project forecasts using estimates, schedules, purchase‑order commitments, and inputs from stakeholders; review, explain, and adjust forecasts directly with Project Managers.
• Monitor and analyze actual project costs, calculate variances, and document variance explanations.
• Assemble supporting documentation to meet project team and client requests.
• Analyze data and build reports to support project monitoring and decision‑making.
• Interface regularly with project management to support cost‑performance monitoring.
• Travel to client office for project coordination meetings as needed.
• Experience with accrual‑based project execution.

• Familiarity with the practical application of project controls.
• 10+ years of project experience.
• Postsecondary graduate degree.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to interact and multitask with project team members, clients, and vendors of varying position levels.
• Motivation:
  Eager to learn new skills and develop knowledge to add value to the project team operation; willing to engage with others to understand project team needs; committed to delivering high‑quality, accurate deliverables with attention to detail.
• Computer skills:
  Working knowledge in MS Office, especially advanced use of MS Excel and/or Power
  
  BI to create detailed, interactive spreadsheets, workbooks, and databases.
• Working knowledge of SAP.

• Related internship, co‑op, or work experience in project controls, project planning, project scheduling, and earned value performance, preferably within the power industry.
• AACE CCT or PMI equivalent.
• Working toward AACE CCP, CEP, PSP, PRMP, EVP, or PMI equivalent.
• In lieu of a professional designation, completion of equivalent training.
• Successfully passed designated proficiency testing.

• Health Plans:
  Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life & Accident Insurance
• Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Back‑Up Daycare
• FSA & HSA
• 401(k)
• Pre‑Tax Commuter Account
• Merit Scholarship Program
• Employee Discount Program
• Corporate Charitable Giving Program
• Tuition Assistance
• First Professional Licensure Bonus
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Flexible Work Arrangements

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Sargent & Lundy discloses compensation ranges that comply with all local and state regulations. The total compensation package for eligible positions will include a base salary or an hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package, reflecting our commitment to rewarding performance and supporting the overall well-being of our employees. Individuals may also be eligible to participate in our yearly discretionary bonus.

Sargent & Lundy is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by applicable law.

• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Finance and Sales
• Industries:
  Professional Services