Cost Analyst

We’re seeking a Senior Project Analyst / Cost Analyst to partner with Engineering Project Managers and provide cost controls support on large-scale capital projects. This role requires someone highly adaptable, detail-oriented, and comfortable balancing financial analysis with project reporting and stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibility

• Work closely with Project Managers to deliver cost controls support across multi-million and billion-dollar project
• Evaluate and communicate the cost impact of scope changes, contract values, cost trends, escalation, contingencies, and fee structure
• Manage project approval workflows, invoice coding/tracking, retainage payments, and contract compliance
• Track Actuals vs. Commitments, prepare monthly forecasts, and provide quarterly accrual
• Assist in drafting contracts/work offers, re-classes, and maintaining complete project documentation
• Deliver project metrics, cash flow reporting, and executive-level update
• Create and maintain Excel reports (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, data mining, large dataset management
• Collaborate with Analysts, PMs, and cross-functional stakeholders to resolve project-related issue
• Adapt quickly to ad-hoc requests and shifting project priorities

Requirement

• 5–10 years of relevant experience (project analyst, cost analyst, or similar role
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or Construction Management, or equivalent experience
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; able to professionally challenge assumptions and provide sound judgment
• Proficiency with financial software packages and project approval systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the pipeline or transportation industry
• Familiarity with SAP systems
• Exposure to large-scale joint venture projects

Personality Fit

• Flexible, adaptable, and not stuck in old ways
• Thrives in a younger, fast-moving
• Strong collaborator who supports PMs while independently driving analysis and reporting deliverables