Capital Projects (Renewables) Cost Analyst

Entergy; The Woodlands (TX); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Entergy's Renewables Development team seeks a Capital Projects (Renewables) Cost Analyst based in The Woodlands, TX, with hybrid work flexibility. You will partner with project teams to develop budgets, build forecasting models, and deliver monthly cost analyses for 10–15+ generation projects averaging $350M.

You will use Cognos, Power BI, Maximo, and Power Plan to perform forensic cost analyses, support funding approvals, and provide data-driven insights for risk and contingency planning.

Qualifications

• Minimum education required: B.S. in Finance, Accounting, Project Management, Construction Management or applicable course of study or equivalent work experience.
• Analyst II: 2+ years renewables project or utility project experience
• Analyst III: 4-6 years renewables project or utility project experience
• Analyst, Sr.: At least 6 years renewables project or utility project experience
• Capital Project development and cost analysis experience with an owner or contractor.
• Understanding of commercial agreements and contracting strategies
• Analytical skill set with advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Understanding of cost, schedule and risk alignment

Responsibilities

• Support project development by establishing cost baselines, creating forecasting models, analyzing accrual versus spend, and contributing to deliverables for stage gate and funding approvals.
• Understands contracting structures (lump sum, fixed prices, T&M, etc) and commercial agreements.
• Ensures forecast aligns with the project schedule utilizing milestones.
• Identifies cost risks and opportunities through the project development life cycle. Provides clear insight into contingency allocation.
• Utilizes COGNOS, POWER BI, Maximo, and Power Plan to perform monthly forensic cost analyses, interpret the output and develop presentations from the data set (where applicable).
• Demonstrates very good documentation, technical writing, and organization skills to effectively control documents availability and readiness for ROD requirements, prudency review, deposition hearings, filing for PSC, Change Order Process and or other legal requirements. Displays a solid understanding of Document Mgmt.
• Demonstrate commitment to safety through active participation in safety meetings, safety inspections and field observations where applicable.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Project Management, Construction Management or applicable course of study or equivalent work experience

Tools

Cognos

Power BI

Maximo

Power Plan

JDE

SAP

Ecosys

Oracle

Job description

Job Title: Capital Projects (Renewables) Cost Analyst

PS Job Title: Cost Analyst

Work Place Flexibility: Hybrid

Legal Entity: Entergy Services, LLC

This position will be filled as an Analyst II – Senior based on the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate.

The position is to be based in the Woodlands, Texas

The position is hybrid

This posting may be used to fill multiple positions

Job Summary/Purpose

The Renewables Development Cost Analyst partners with project teams to support 10–15+ new generation renewables projects averaging $350M. Responsibilities include developing project budgets, conducting scenario modeling, preparing funding approval documentation, and delivering monthly forecast analyses. The role requires collaboration with internal and external stakeholders in a matrixed environment to provide analytical expertise for effective project and portfolio management.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Support project development by establishing cost baselines, creating forecasting models, analyzing accrual versus spend, and contributing to deliverables for stage gate and funding approvals.
• Understands contracting structures (lump sum, fixed prices, T&M, etc) and commercial agreements.
• Ensures forecast aligns with the project schedule utilizing milestones.
• Identifies cost risks and opportunities through the project development life cycle. Provides clear insight into contingency allocation.
• Utilizes COGNOS, POWER BI, Maximo, and Power Plan to perform monthly forensic cost analyses, interpret the output and develop presentations from the data set (where applicable).
• Demonstrates very good documentation, technical writing, and organization skills to effectively control documents availability and readiness for ROD requirements, prudency review, deposition hearings, filing for PSC, Change Order Process and or other legal requirements. Displays a solid understanding of Document Mgmt.
• Demonstrate commitment to safety through active participation in safety meetings, safety inspections and field observations where applicable.

Minimum Requirements

Minimum education required of the position: B.S. in Finance, Accounting, Project Management, Construction Management or applicable course of study or equivalent work experience.

Minimum Experience Required Of The Position

Analyst II: 2+ years renewables project or utility project experience

Analyst III: 4-6 years of renewables progetto experience or 3+years utility project experience.

Analyst, Sr.: At least 6 years of renewables project or utility project experience

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Required Of The Position

Capital Project development and execution cost analysis experience with an owner or contractor.

Understanding of commercial agreements and contracting strategies

Analytical skill set with advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Proficiency in ERP (Cognos, JDE, SAP etc), Power BI, Maximo, Power Plan, cost/forecasting tools (Ecosys, Oracle, Cura, etc)

Understanding of cost, schedule and risk alignment

Desired

Knowledge of Entergy financial and accounting systems and processes

Working knowledge of the regulatory agencies for which the projects will be governed. These include NERC/MISO/FERC/Public Service Commission/City Council, etc. where applicable.

Any Certificates, Licenses, Etc. Required Of The Position

Desired – AACEI Certified Cost Technician, AACEI Certified Cost Professional

Primary Location: Texas- The Woodlands Texas : The Woodlands || Louisiana : New Orleans || Mississippi : Jackson

Job Function: Corporate

FLSA Status: Professional

Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered

Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT

Number of Openings: 1

Req ID: 124198

PS Job Title: Cost Analyst

Travel Percentage: Up to 25%

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets.

EEO Statement

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Accessibility

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Additional Responsibilities

As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.

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EEI Testing

One way that Entergy has found to identify and assess the abilities and skills needed for certain jobs is through pre-employment testing. If this position does require an EEI test, the type of test will be located under the qualifications section of the job posting. If you are invited to a test session, we strongly recommend you review and complete the practice test as well as review the testing brochure for your respective test. The test brochure will give you critical information on the test such as time allocated and Pre-employment Testing: of questions. Also, keep in mind that the actual test is timed; you should practice timing yourself while doing the practice tests. The practice test information and test brochures can be located by going to the EEI website, http://www.eei.org/practicetests , numberLogon ID: entergy, password: practice test (2 words). Travel expenses incurred in connection with EEI testing are non-reimbursable.

Working Conditions

As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.