Project Controls Cost Analyst

Role summary / purpose Seeking a Sr. Project Cost Analyst. This is the expert level of the Project Controls classification hierarchy. Workers at this level lead the development of the reporting systems for project controls assignments. Workers at this level are responsible for performing complex aspects of project forecasting, cost alignment to schedules, development of average unit costs, cost analysis, variance analysis, budgeting, basic accounting principles, trending and burn rates, change control and cost control while reporting up to program or portfolio level with minimal supervision. Workers are expected to have advanced skills and the ability to work independently, with guidance limited to unusual or complex projects or issues. Key responsibilities • Lead development of reporting systems for project controls assignments • Perform complex project forecasting and cost alignment to schedules • Develop average unit costs and conduct cost analysis • Execute variance analysis, budgeting, and trending analysis • Manage change control and cost control processes • Report to program or portfolio level with minimal supervision • Identify problems, develop solutions, and take actions to resolve issues • Work with large and complex data files • Forecast accurately and monetize risks while meeting tight deadlines • Collaborate in a matrix working environment with multiple levels of leadership Requirements – education & experience • Graduation from a four-year college or university in business, finance, project management, engineering, technical, or equivalent field • Minimum of 7 years of project controls experience • Alternatively, minimum of 11 years of project controls experience in lieu of a degree • Experience working in a PMO environment, on a project controls team, or in a project management working environment • Proficiency in project controls principles Required skills • Advanced to expert level proficiency in Excel • Proficiency with project management and project controls concepts • Strong computer application and analytics skills • Ability to pick up and use unfamiliar software quickly • Strong communication skills • Collaborative team member with ability to work in matrix environments • Full competency in application of project controls principles and procedures • Strong knowledge of financial and accounting principles Nice-to-have / preferred skills • Master's degree in business, finance, project management, or equivalent • PMI or AACE certification (PMP, CAPM, PMI-SP, AACE-CCC, AACE-PSP, AACE-CEP, AACE-EVP, or equivalent) • Demonstrated expertise with software such as MS Project, MS Office Suite, Primavera, Business Objects, Prolog, Passport, Visio, Access, Powerplant, Maximo or EAM, PeopleSoft • Experience with risk management tools and Monte Carlo analysis • Prior utility industry experience