Project Cost Analyst

Project Cost Analyst

Manifest Solutions is partnered with a regional energy partner with ongoing needs for Project Cost Analyst professionals. Coordinates project cost analysis and controls across multiple projects, supporting Project Managers and teams with minimal supervision and strong independent judgment. Oversees cost reporting, monitors budgets for accuracy, and collaborates with project teams to apply project management best practices. Responsibilities include budget input, ongoing forecasting (including accrual forecasting), variance analysis, cash management awareness, and communication with internal/external stakeholders.

Drives process optimization. Familiar with procurement processes and their impact on cost and schedule management. Coordinate project meetings and assist PMs with documentation and planning relating to project financials. Prepare investment forecasts, cash flows, variance analysis, cost tracking, SOX support, and estimate vs actual reviews. Implement resource/cost plans, baseline budgets, work plans, and project breakdown structures as it relates to project schedule activities.

Maintain project records, manage unvouchered liabilities, and oversee the full work order lifecycle from creation to closeout. Support contracting methods, procurement activities, requisitions, bidding, cost reviews, and tracking. Communicate budget and cost information with project stakeholders. Work independently to solve moderately complex problems using technical and analytical skills. Develop and compile measurable KPIs to track forecast accuracy. Support and administer project/work management standards and governance.

Recommend improvements that enhance project and organizational performance. Coordinate with contractors, vendors, and suppliers to gather and integrate performance and cost data.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree + 4 years experience, or Associate's degree + 6 years experience in related fields (Accounting, Business, Construction Mgmt, Engineering, Finance, Technology, Project Mgmt). Experience includes utility operations, project management, cost tracking, forecasting (including accruals), budgeting, accounting principles, or construction. Strong time management, organization, accuracy, and communication skills Proficiency in MS Office, specifically excel Effective team collaboration Experience with cost management systems (Ecosys) Strong creativity and problem solving;

ability to work across organizational levels.