Analyst, Project Controls

Howard Energy Partners; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Howard Energy Partners is seeking an Analyst, Project Controls to support the Engineering Department as the project controls representative. This role focuses on cost management, scheduling and risk analysis to ensure successful project execution.

Responsibilities include coordinating CAPEX cost forecasts, performing variance analysis, assisting with invoicing and reporting, and traveling to job sites as needed. Collaboration with PMs is essential to optimize outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, construction management or business.
• 3+ years of experience in finance, accounting or business with cost analyst background.
• Experience with SAP systems.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates routing of project approvals and ensures compliance with standards.
• Collaborates with PMs to implement cost controls and analyze data.
• Coordinates with PMs to refine monthly CAPEX cost forecasts and track expenditures.
• Supports bid, work order, PO and invoicing processes with independent judgement.
• Participates in project meetings and recommends actions impacting cost and cash flow.
• Performs variance analysis of actual results vs forecasts and KPIs.
• Delivers quarterly accruals and prepares reclassifications in the accounting system.
• Generates ad hoc reports and analyses for management.
• Travels to job sites occasionally to gain project insights.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

MS Excel

Financial modeling tools

Judgment and analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, construction management or business

Tools

SAP

Job description

The Analyst, Project Controls supports the Engineering Department as the project controls representative. This role is pivotal in ensuring the successful execution of projects by providing comprehensive project controls support, including cost management, scheduling, and risk analysis.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Facilitates the routing of project approvals, ensuring compliance with organizational standards and protocols.
• Collaborates with engineering project managers (PMs) to implement advanced project cost controls and conduct comprehensive data analysis.
• Coordinates with PMs to refine and update monthly cost forecasts for CAPEX projects, meticulously tracking actual expenditures and commitments.
• Provides strategic support to PMs throughout the bid, work order, purchase order, and invoicing processes, exercising independent judgement to optimize outcomes.
• Engages actively in project meetings, focusing on elements that significantly impact cost and cash flow, and making informed recommendations.
• Conducts in-depth variance analysis of actual financial results against planned forecasts and key performance metrics, driving data-informed decision-making.
• Delivers quarterly accruals for projects, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance.
• Prepares necessary reclassifications within the accounting system for project-related transactions, maintaining financial integrity.
• Generates ad hoc reports and analyses as required, providing insights that support managerial decision-making.
• Occasionally travels to job sites to gain insights into larger projects or specific cost items, enhancing project understanding and oversight.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
  
  

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and provide actionable insights.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Able to communicate with analysts and project managers.
• Strong ability to apply judgment, and professionally challenge and question both basic and complicated activity and assumptions.
• Proficiency in project management software and financial modeling tools.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite, especially Excel (pivot tables and the manipulation of large amounts of data).
  
  

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, construction management or business
• 3+ years of experience in finance, accounting or business and some previous experience as a cost analyst
• SAP systems experience
  
  

Certifications:

• None required
  
  

Physical Demands and Hazards for Office Employees:

This position requires prolonged periods of sitting, frequent computer use, occasional lifting of office supplies, and may involve travel.

Thank you for your interest in Howard Energy Partners, an equal opportunity employer. If you need additional information, have questions, or need accommodations, please reach out to the Human Resources department at 210-298-2222.