Cost Analyst

This opportunity is based in Chicago IL, St. Louis MO, Houston TX, Kansas City MO, Minneapolis MN, or Charlotte, NC.

About the role

Be involved in projects with our Project Controls & Technology Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager and Cost Control Manager in the day-to-day administration of cost control, budgeting, and change management activities.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of project and program budget forecasts, cash flows, and expenditure tracking.
• Monitor contractor and consultant costs against approved budgets and 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

• BA/BS in Business, Finance, or Accounting (or equivalent).
• 7-10 years’ experience in either 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.
• Confident self-starter with the ability to operate in a dynamic environment.
• Attention to detail and organization while working in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and produce project deliverables.
• Ability to build and sustain relationships with team members, contractors, and clients.
• Skilled at building and sustaining relationships with all stakeholders.
• Outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to prioritize workload and deliverables.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, & PowerPoint, Adobe Design, and Publisher.

Benefits

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include:

• Coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life.
• Retirement savings.
• Paid sick leave.
• Paid vacation (or other personal time).
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Pay

Expected salary (all locations): $115,000–145,000/yr.

About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors, and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water, and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base.