Cost Analyst

About the role

The Cost Analyst will provide project controls and cost management support for the PMO Distribution Operations team.

Responsibilities

• Track project budgets, actual costs, commitments, forecasts, and variances using SAP and project forecasting tools
• Prepare weekly cost forecasts and monthly budget variance reports
• Maintain project schedule and construction progress using Primavera P6 and Maximo
• Analyze project financials, invoices, purchase orders, work orders, and unbilled liabilities
• Develop and maintain project checkbooks to support cost forecasting and resource planning
• Support procurement, estimating, and project controls activities
• Monitor project performance and schedule adherence
• Prepare cost and schedule reports for project and management reviews
• Present project financial performance, variances, forecasts, and key risks to management and stakeholders
• Provide clear and concise variance explanations and financial insights to Project Managers, management, and executive stakeholders
• Support ongoing project controls, forecasting, reporting, and process improvement initiatives within the PMO

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Finance, Accounting, Math, Business Administration, Engineering or a related field with 3+ years of relevant project experience
• Experience with cost analysis, project controls, or project financial management
• Experience working with SAP, Primavera P6, and/or IBM Maximo
• Understanding of project cost forecasting, budget variance analysis, earned value concepts, and financial reporting
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data manipulation, reconciliation, and reporting
• Ability to work effectively with Project Managers, contractors, cross-functional teams, and senior leadership

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Schedule

This role is located in Detroit, MI on a hybrid schedule (3 days onsite, 2 days remote).