Project Cost Analyst
Job Type: Full-Time | Location: Fort Worth, TX | Department: Construction | Reporting to: Senior Project Controls Specialist | Work Location Type: Onsite
About the role
IREN is a leading AI Cloud Service Provider, delivering large-scale GPU clusters for AI training and inference. IREN's vertically integrated platform is underpinned by its expansive portfolio of grid-connected land and data centers in renewable-rich regions across North America, Europe, and APAC.
The Project Cost Analyst is a key contributor to the delivery of large-scale, mission-critical data center projects supporting next-generation, high-performance compute infrastructure. This role owns the development and maintenance of integrated schedules and cost controls that enable informed, real-time decision-making across complex construction programs. You will work at the intersection of construction, engineering, and advanced cooling and power technologies—helping deliver some of the most technically sophisticated facilities in the industry.
With 100% renewable energy, we build, own, and operate our own data centers and take pride in being at the forefront of sustainable solutions for the ever-evolving applications of high-performance computing. We believe that human progress is invaluable but should be done responsibly, sustainably, and having a positive impact on the communities we operate in.
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.
- Ability 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.
Benefits
Compensation
- 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
Retirement & Financial Wealth
- 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
Community & Culture
- Company events and team-building activities