Cost Controls Analyst
About the role
We partner with clients to provide both program management and construction management to strategize, plan, and implement projects that drive organizations forward. From hospitals and airports to university campuses, mass transit systems, water treatment facilities, mines, and wind farms, we've successfully managed thousands of projects.
Responsibilities
Cost Analytics & Forecasting: Analyze project and portfolio budgets, forecasts, and Estimates at Completion (EAC), identifying trends, risks, and variances. Perform detailed cost variance, trend, and sensitivity analyses to support proactive corrective actions.
Data-Driven Reporting & Insights: Configure and review financial performance reports within existing reporting environment, analytical reports, dashboards, and executive summaries focused on performance, cash flow, and funding status. Translate complex cost data into clear, concise insights for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Data Quality & Governance: Perform QA/QC on cost data, forecasts, and assumptions to ensure accuracy, completeness, and auditability. Establish standardized analytical methodologies, metrics, and reporting frameworks across projects.
Change Management & Risk Support: Analyze cost impacts associated with scope changes, risks, and claims. Support change management processes through scenario analysis and what-if modeling. Provide analytical input to support negotiations and decision-making related to cost allocation and funding strategies. Assist with Project Financial Management.
Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with project managers, schedulers, finance teams, and executives to align cost analytics with program objectives. Act as a trusted advisor by providing objective, data-driven insights to guide strategic decisions. Support development of best practices in cost analytics and program controls across the organization.
Qualifications
Advanced cost analysis, forecasting, and financial modeling
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Expertise in budgets, EAC, cash flow, and variance analysis
Ability to communicate insights clearly and effectively
High attention to data integrity, governance, and process improvement
Previous experience in interpreting Dashboard data, (Power BI or similar)
Previous experience using Trimble Unity Construct (eBuilder), or similar
Understanding project control concepts and ability to effectively communicate ideas to others
Recognizes when technical problems are developing and initiates appropriate corrective actions
Experience with Cost Management services including cost control, planning, earned value analysis, forecasting, report production, cash flow maintenance & change management
Ability to check own work for accuracy and completeness and manage time to meet project budget and schedule
Ability to participate and collaborate in project team setting and to engage in creative and critical thought
Experience working within virtual collaborative work environments
Experience working on complex multi-discipline capital programs/projects
Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field. Professional designations such as CPA or CFA are an asset. 5 years of experience in cost accounting, financial analysis, or similar roles. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other financial analysis software. Solid understanding of accounting principles and financial statements.
Skills
Microsoft Excel
Other financial analysis software
Accounting principles and financial statements
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision plans
Wellness program
Health savings account
Flexible spending account
401(k) plan
Employee stock purchase program
Life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
Short-term/long-term disability plans
Emergency travel benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Professional membership fee coverage
Paid family leave
Pay
$78,700.00 - $114,100.00 Annually
Schedule
Full time