Cost Analyst

About the role

This position is based in one of the following locations: St. Louis, MO; Houston, TX; Kansas City, MO; Minneapolis, MN; or Charlotte, NC. You will support the Project Controls & Technology Team on projects that meet client objectives and solve their challenges.

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager and Cost Control Manager in day-to-day cost control, budgeting, and change management activities.
• Assist in developing and maintaining project and program budget forecasts, cash flows, and expenditure tracking.
• Monitor contractor and consultant costs against approved budgets; flag variances or issues for review and resolution.
• Track and log cost-related project changes, assist with analysis, and provide input for recommendations to the Cost Control Manager and Project Manager.
• Prepare and update cost estimates, financial forecasts, and funding requests under the direction of senior project controls staff.
• Maintain financial models and tracking tools to monitor cost allocations across project elements.
• Generate regular cost reports, summaries, and dashboards for review by the Cost Control Manager and Program Management Office (PMO).
• Assist in the review and processing of contractor/vendor invoices and track payment status to ensure alignment with contractual and financial requirements.
• Provide supporting documentation and analysis for project accounting functions, including cost accruals and cost-to-complete evaluations.
• Assist in the preparation of memos, presentations, and client deliverables, including basic charts, tables, and financial summaries.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting (or equivalent).
• 5–7 years of experience in Project Controls, Financial Controls, Finance, or Accounting, including experience leading a team of professionals.
• Power & Energy industry experience required.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to operate as a confident self-starter in a dynamic environment.
• Attention to detail and organization while working in a fast-paced setting.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and produce deliverables.
• Ability to build and sustain relationships with team members, contractors, and clients.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize workload and deliverables.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Design, and Publisher.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance coverage.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Paid sick leave and paid vacation (or other personal time).
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid time off for bereavement, voting, and naturalization proceedings.

Pay

Expected salary range: $110,000–$130,000 per year, based on education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location.