Cost Analyst

• Develop, maintain, and review cost forecasts, accruals, and budgets throughout project lifecycle.

• Compile and analyze actual job cost data from accounting systems (Vista and VMS) and prepare forecasting workbooks.

• Collaborate with Project Managers to review change orders, verify committed costs, and support scope change requests.

• Assist in project budget setup and earned value structure development at project initiation.

• Effective, clear & timely communication of data and trends to Project/Operations Management.

• Support the Stage Gate Process by performing rigorous evaluations of project development and control deliverables.

• Conducts analysis, optimization, and reporting on assigned projects, including evaluating risk, cost, and schedule performance against multi-year budget plans

• Utilize industry standard KPIs and metrics for project cost analysis such as CPI and EAC

• Identifies and documents cost variances and recommend mitigation strategies to address potential impacts.

• Travel minimally on an as-needed basis.

• 7+ years of project controls experience, including cash flow forecasting and analysis
• Experience working both independently and, in a team, environment.
• Can conform to shifting priorities due to demands and timeline changes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Possess excellent communication skills to effectively interface
• Ability to effectively communicate with internal, client, and regulatory counterparts.
• Strong computer skills.
• Willingness to learn and operate client provided programs and systems.
• Reasoning Development:
  Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form; strong problem-solving skills.
• Mathematical Development:
  Ability to perform computations involving electrical power.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and properly identify issues requiring immediate attention from those that are less urgent.
• Develop project plans, orders resources and materials, holds job kick off meetings, and identify changes in work scopes.
• Ability to examine information, facts, and data, and draw logical conclusions from available information.
• Perform well under pressure and act prudently concerning the safety of others.

Demonstrates extensive project controls experience with a focus on cost forecasting, budget management, and performance analysis. Proficient in utilizing KPIs and metrics for effective project cost analysis and communication with stakeholders.

• Project Controls Experience
• Cost Forecasting
• Budget Management
• Analytical Skills
• Communication Skills

• Cost Forecasting
• Budget Management
• Data Analysis
• Risk Evaluation
• Cost Variance Identification
• Mathematical Computation
• Project Planning
• KPI Utilization
• Change Order Review
• Earned Value Structure Development

• Problem-Solving
• Effective Communication
• Team Collaboration
• Adaptability
• Time Management

• Cost Analysis
• Project Lifecycle
• Stage Gate Process
• Multi-Year Budget Plans
• Scope Change Requests

• Vista
• VMS