Project Cost Analyst

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project cost analysis and controls for team activities supporting Project Managers and other staff.
• Oversee cost reporting for multiple projects and monitor project budgets to ensure accurate depiction of project costs.
• Input budgets within corporate systems and provide ongoing forecast updates and variance analysis at program and project levels.
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) and collaborate with project teams to implement project management best practices.
• Develop partnerships with internal and external customers and communicate effectively.
• Create work orders and coordinate with external contractors and vendors to integrate them into the overall project budget and schedule.
• Coordinate project meetings and support project documentation and planning.
• Prepare forecasts of project spending, cash flows, and budget variance monitoring.
• Assist with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) activities and provide input to annual budget capital forecasts and improvement requisitions.
• Create project breakdown structures and perform estimate vs. actuals analysis.
• Perform departmental organizational functions to ensure smooth project operations.
• Assist in the contracting process, including bidding activities and cost analysis.
• Communicate with project team resources and stakeholders on budgetary items.
• Apply problem-solving skills to resolve technical problems and develop solution techniques.
• Develop and compile measurable KPIs.
• Collaborate with colleagues, vendors, and customers to resolve issues and implement action plans.
• Adhere to project management organizational standards and assist in managing projects to those standards.
• Coordinate work activities within the team or with external contractors as required.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of one year of qualified experience with a Bachelor's degree or three years of qualified experience with an Associate's degree.
• Qualified degrees in Business, Construction Management, or Project Management from an accredited institution.
• Utility-specific operations knowledge and experience.
• Proficiency in cost tracking, analysis, forecasting, and project budgets.
• Experience with accounting principles and project management.
• Strong organizational and planning skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Basic technical knowledge and effective communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Exposure to corporate accounting and project cost management systems.
• Familiarity with construction environments, earned value management, and scheduling systems is preferred but not required.
• Ability to manage time effectively and collaborate well with others.
• Understanding and supporting company policies, values, and principles.
• Strong customer service attitude and desire to meet internal and external customer needs.