Cost Analyst

WSP in the U.S.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 115,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision benefits

Retirement savings

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Cost Analyst to join our Project Controls team. This role is based in Chicago, IL or other listed U.S. locations (St. Louis, MO; Houston, TX; Kansas City, MO; Minneapolis, MN; Charlotte, NC) and focuses on cost control, budgeting, and financial analysis.

The ideal candidate has a BA/BS in Business/Finance/Accounting, 7–10 years in project controls or related fields, and strong Excel/PowerPoint skills. Experience in the Power & Energy sector is preferred.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Business, Finance, or Accounting (or equivalent) required.
• 7–10 years’ experience in project controls/finance or accounting.
• Power & Energy industry experience required.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager and Cost Control Manager in cost control, budgeting, and change management activities.
• Assist in development and maintenance of project budgets, cash flows, and expenditure tracking.
• Monitor costs against budgets and flag variances for review.
• Track cost-related changes and provide input for recommendations.
• Prepare and update cost estimates, forecasts, and funding requests.
• Maintain financial models and tracking tools for cost allocations.
• Generate regular cost reports and dashboards for PMO review.
• Assist in processing invoices and tracking payment status.
• Provide documentation for project accounting functions including cost accruals.

Skills

Analytical

Problem solving

Decision making

Self-starter

Attention to detail

Multi-project mgmt

Communication

Relationship building

Prioritization

MS Office

Education

BA/BS in Business, Finance, or Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Adobe Design

Publisher

Job description

WSP is currently initiating a search for a

St. Louis MO, Houston TX, Kansas City MO, Minneapolis MN or Charlotte, NC.

Be involved in projects with our Project Controls & Technology Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.

Job Description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Cost Analyst to join our Project Controls team. This individual can be based in Chicago IL, St. Louis MO, Houston TX, Kansas City MO, Minneapolis MN or Charlotte, NC. Be involved in projects with our Project Controls & Technology Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.

Your Impact

Job Duties:

• Support the Project Manager and Cost Control Manager in the day-to-day administration of cost control, budgeting, and change management activities.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of project and program budget forecasts, cash flows, and expenditure tracking.
• Monitor contractor and consultant costs against approved budgets and flag variances or issues for review and resolution.
• Track and log cost-related project changes, assist with analysis, and provide input for recommendations to the Cost Control Manager and Project Manager.
• Prepare and update cost estimates, financial forecasts, and funding requests under the direction of senior project controls staff.
• Maintain financial models and tracking tools to monitor cost allocations across project elements.
• Generate regular cost reports, summaries, and dashboards for review by the Cost Control Manager and Program Management Office (PMO).
• Assist in the review and processing of contractor/vendor invoices and track payment status to ensure alignment with contractual and financial requirements.
• Provide supporting documentation and analysis for project accounting functions, including cost accruals and cost-to-complete evaluations.
• Assist in the preparation of memos, presentations, and client deliverables, including basic charts, tables, and financial summaries.

Who You Are

Minimum Requirements:

• BA/BS Business, Finance, or Accounting (or equivalent)
• 7-10 years’ experience in either Project Controls, Financial Controls, Finance, or Accounting including experience leading a team of professionals
• Power & Energy industry experience required
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills
• Confident self-starter with the ability to operate in a dynamic environment
• Attention to detail and organization while working in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines and produce project deliverables
• Ability to build and sustain relationships with team members, contractors, and clients
• Skilled at building and sustaining relationships with all stakeholders
• Outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to prioritize workload and deliverables
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, & PowerPoint, Adobe Design and Publisher

WSP Benefits

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Compensation

Expected Salary (all locations): $115,000-145,000/yr

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.

About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

www.wsp.com

WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.