Associate Project Cost Analyst- 10985

Job Summary

Responsible for coordinating project cost analysis, controls, and schedule (P6) for team activities supporting the Project Managers (PMs), or other staff, including overseeing the cost reporting for multiple projects and monitoring project budgets to assure accurate depiction of project cost on base and intermediate projects under direct supervision. Responsibilities include input of budgets within the AEP corporate systems, providing ongoing forecast updates and variance analysis at the program and project levels, input and tracking of key performance indicators, and working collaboratively with project teams to implement project management best practices throughout the project lifecycle. This position will also include scheduling activities with our associated work plan using Primervera(P6) and Smartsheet scheduling tools. Provides communication and develops partnerships with internal and/or external customers. Depending on the business unit assigned, this position might also be responsible for the creation of work orders and having direct interface in coordinating with external contractors and vendors to integrate these parties into the overall project budget and schedule.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project cost analysis, controls, and schedule (P6) for team activities supporting Project Managers (PMs) or other staff
• Oversee cost reporting for multiple projects and monitor project budgets to assure accurate depiction of project cost on base and intermediate projects under direct supervision
• Input budgets within the AEP corporate systems
• Provide ongoing forecast updates and variance analysis at the program and project levels
• Input and track key performance indicators
• Work collaboratively with project teams to implement project management best practices throughout the project lifecycle
• Perform scheduling activities using Primavera (P6) and Smartsheet scheduling tools
• Communicate and develop partnerships with internal and/or external customers
• Depending on business unit assigned, create work orders and interface directly with external contractors and vendors to integrate these parties into the overall project budget and schedule

Qualifications

• No experience required with a qualified Associate's or Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college in a related field such as Accounting, Business, Construction Management, Engineering, Technology, or Project Management
• With a High School Diploma, a minimum of two (2) years' qualified experience required
• Qualified experience includes utility specific operations knowledge/experience with a good working knowledge of work processes and procedures
• Experience should be in design, operations, planning, project management, cost tracking analysis, forecasting, and project budgets, working with accounting principles, and/or construction or maintenance of systems and/or equipment

Skills

• Demonstrate ability to manage time effectively and efficiently
• Organizational and planning skills
• Aptitude for accuracy, attention to detail and ability to achieve goals
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Professional demeanor and commitment to customer service and teamwork
• Proficient in use of computer and MS Office products including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Team player with ability to work and collaborate well with others

Pay & Schedule

• Pay: $35 - $45 per hour
• Work hours: 8am to 5pm
• Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana
• Job type: Contract
• Education: Associates