Cost Analyst

We are seeking a Cost Analyst to support project cost reporting and progress measurement for engineering and procurement projects. This position is based on our Ferndale, WA office Tuesday-Thursday with the option to work remotely on Monday and Friday. This role is ideal for someone early in their career who is looking to develop strong project controls and cost management skills.

The Cost Analyst will assist with cost reporting, forecasting, accrual and cash flow tracking. You will work as part of a project team, supporting the Project Managers, to help ensure projects stay on budget and the program meets the KPIs.

$60,000 – 80,000 anticipated annual salary may vary based on skills, experience, qualifications and internal peer equity. The pay range listed for this position is based on the anticipated base compensation at the time of the posting.

Hybrid, in local Ferndale office Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday with the option to work remotely on Monday and Friday.

• Review and monitor project management reports pertaining to budget, productivity, manpower, schedule and man‑hours on all projects. This includes tracking contracts and change orders during engineering, procurement and construction.
• Assist Project Managers in preparation of monthly project control reports, as well as monitor and review operational reports prepared by the project concerning cost, schedule, progress, budget, forecast, manpower, and quantities. Report significant trends or variances to Project Managers.
• Participate in meetings, draft reports or review work of others as related to project cost and progress measurement and performance.
• Provide periodic summary reports, graphs, progress and manpower projections.
• Prepare comparisons and evaluations associated with project estimates, forecasts, cost trends and schedules pertaining to budgets, productivity, and manpower loadings.
• Prepare monthly forecasts, review with Project Managers and enter into project management ERP.
• Draft bimonthly project review presentations for leadership meetings.
• Requires general review by more senior staff on many aspects of work.

• Experience:
  
  2+ years as cost analyst.
• Technical Competence:
  • Must have strong skills in Excel-based cost reporting or other cost management software and Microsoft Suite.
  • Must be able to process and comprehend project breakdown structures, cost and schedule impacts, client impacts, and to make recommendations about project cash flow, performance and forecasting to project stakeholders to understand health and risks of the project.
  • Collaboration:
    
    Ability to form and foster collaborative relationships within Eichleay and with clients and partners.
• Industry Requirements:
  This role will require all or some of the following requirements at time of hire or during employment
  • HHFT Safety Training and current card or ability to obtain.
  • Client Safety Training and current badge or ability to obtain.
  • TWIC Certification and current card or ability to obtain. TWIC card must be obtained prior to start date or start date may need to be adjusted.
  • Background screening including previous employment, education, criminal history, and driving record verification.
  • Participation in random drug and alcohol programs.

• While performing duties of this job, you would occasionally be required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop or kneel, talk and hear (this includes being able to hear and talk on site based communication equipment), distinguish between various colors, be able to hear safety tones/notifications, and use fingers and hands to feel objects, tools, temperature or controls.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, depth perceptions, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Overtime may be necessary as workload dictates. This may include weekdays and weekends.
• Job duties will be performed at a client site, production facility or industrial/construction job site.
• Conditions and/or schedule may vary, but the conditions listed above will generally apply.
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