Project Cost Analyst

About the role

The Project Cost Analyst plays a crucial role in delivering large-scale, mission-critical data center projects. They are responsible for developing and maintaining integrated schedules and cost controls to ensure informed, real-time decision-making across complex construction programs.

Responsibilities

• Govern the project cost baseline, WBS coding, and weekly reconciliation of commitments vs. actuals across all cost systems.
• Produce cash flow models, rolling forecasts, EAC reports, and executive-ready variance dashboards integrating schedule and cost data.
• Own the end-to-end AFE and Capex authorization process — from package preparation through board-level sign-off and lender draw support.
• Maintain compliance with internal controls, SOX requirements, and audit readiness throughout the project lifecycle.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Finance, Accounting, or related field. Equivalent experience considered.
• 3–6 years of project controls or cost engineering experience on large-scale capital construction projects ($50M+).
• Demonstrated experience maintaining project budgets, WBS structures, and managing Capex approval workflows.
• Proficiency with cost management or PMIS platforms (Oracle Primavera P6/EPPM, SAP, Procore, e-Builder, or similar).
• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, complex formulas, financial modeling); Power BI or Tableau a plus.
• Solid understanding of construction contracts (GMP, lump sum, IDIQ), change order management, and cost-at-completion forecasting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to present financial data to non-financial stakeholders.
• Able to work in a fast-paced hyperscale construction environment with concurrent multi-project demands.
• Experience in datacenter, energy infrastructure, oil & gas, or hyperscale construction projects.
• PMI-SP, AACE CCP, CEP, or PSP certification, or active pursuit thereof.
• Experience with Earned Value Management and EVM reporting systems.
• Familiarity with construction loan draw processes and lender-side reporting.

Qualifications

• Experience in datacenter, energy infrastructure, oil & gas, or hyperscale construction projects.
• PMI-SP, AACE CCP, CEP, or PSP certification, or active pursuit thereof.
• Experience with Earned Value Management and EVM reporting systems.
• Familiarity with construction loan draw processes and lender-side reporting.

Skills

• Project Controls
• Cost Engineering
• Construction Contracts
• Financial Modeling
• Excel Proficiency
• Earned Value Management

Benefits

• Competitive wages based on experience
• 15% night-shift premium for eligible roles, when applicable
• Overtime compensation for non-exempt workers for hours worked over 40 per week
• Relocation and Living-out allowance (as applicable and based on successful candidate circumstances)
• Health & Wellness: 100% company paid health insurance premiums (medical, dental, and vision) for employees, 75% company paid coverage for dependents
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Voluntary life, critical illness, and accident coverage available
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) – when combined with the High-Deductible Health Plan
• Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid professional development and access to financial planning and legal services
• Time Off & Leave Programs: Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Growth & Development: Professional development to support certifications, continuing education, or role-related training