Capital Projects; Renewables) Cost Analyst
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Capital Projects (Renewables) Cost AnalystLocation: The Woodlands, Texas, United States
Company: Entergy
Job Title: Capital Projects (Renewables) Cost Analyst
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Job Title:
Cost Analyst
Work Place Flexibility: Hybrid
Legal Entity: Entergy Services, LLC
** This position will be filled as an Analyst II – Senior based on the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate.**
** The position is to be based in the Woodlands, Texas**
** The position is hybrid **
** This posting may be used to fill multiple positions**
Job Summary /Purpose:
The Renewables Development Cost Analyst partners with project teams to support 10–15+ new generation renewables projects averaging $350M. Responsibilities include developing project budgets, conducting scenario modeling, preparing funding approval documentation, and delivering monthly forecast analyses. The role requires collaboration with internal and external stakeholders in a matrixed environment to provide analytical expertise for effective project and portfolio management.
Job Duties /Responsibilities:- Support project development by establishing cost baselines, creating forecasting models, analyzing accrual versus spend, and contributing to deliverables for stage gate and funding approvals.
- Understands contracting structures (lump sum, fixed prices, T&M, etc) and commercial agreements.
- Ensures forecast aligns with the project schedule utilizing milestones.
- Identifies cost risks and opportunities through the project development life cycle. Provides clear insight into contingency allocation.
- Utilizes COGNOS, POWER BI, Maximo, and Power Plan to perform monthly forensic cost analyses, interpret the output and develop presentations from the data set (where applicable).
- Demonstrates very good documentation, technical writing, and organization skills to effectively control documents availability and readiness for ROD requirements, prudency review, deposition hearings, filing for PSC, Change Order Process and or other legal requirements. Displays a solid understanding of Document Mgmt.
- Demonstrate commitment to safety through active participation in safety meetings, safety inspections and field observations where applicable.
B.S. in Finance, Accounting, Project Management, Construction Management or applicable course of study or equivalent work experience.
Minimum experience required of the position:Analyst II: 2+ years renewables project or utility project experience
Analyst III: 4-6 years of renewables proje experience or 3+years utility project experience.
Analyst, Sr.:
At least 6 years of renewables project or utility project experience
Capital Project development and execution cost analysis experience with an owner or contractor.
Understanding of commercial agreements and contracting strategies
Analytical skill set with advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office:
Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
Understanding of cost, schedule and risk alignment
Knowledge of Entergy financial and accounting systems and processes
Working knowledge of the regulatory agencies for which the projects will be governed. These include NERC/MISO/FERC/Public Service Commission/City Council, etc. where applicable.
Any certificates, licenses, etc. required of the position:Desired – AACEI Certified Cost Technician, AACEI Certified Cost Professional
Primary
Location:
Texas
- The Woodlands Texas :
The Woodlands || Louisiana :
New Orleans || Mississippi :
Jackson
Job Function
:
Corporate
FLSA Status
:
Professional
Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered
Union description/code
: NON BARGAINING UNIT
Number of Openings
: 1
Req : 124198
PS Job Title
:
Cost Analyst
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