Cost Analyst

Coalesce Management Consulting; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Coalesce Management Consulting in Denver is seeking a Cost Analyst to support a portfolio of transmission and substation capital projects. You will work with project managers, controls, engineering, and construction teams to develop, maintain, and track budgets and cost performance through the project lifecycle.

The role requires strong analytical and communication skills, proficiency with Excel, and experience with cost management tools.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred in engineering, construction, finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of cost analysis, project controls, or related experience.
• Experience with budgets, forecasting, tracking, and execution processes.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and cost management software (SAP/Oracle/Primavera).

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project budgets and cost forecasts for transmission and substation projects.
• Support cost updates, budget tracking, and cost reporting activities.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineering teams, contractors, and field personnel to collect and validate project cost information.
• Assist with cost forecasting, variance analysis, and financial reporting.
• Identify cost risks, budget variances, and potential impacts to project delivery.
• Participate in project meetings and planning sessions.
• Support project controls and reporting efforts across multiple active projects.

Job description

We are seeking a Cost Analyst to support a portfolio of transmission and substation capital projects. This role will work closely with project managers, project controls, engineering, and construction teams to develop, maintain, and track project budgets and cost performance throughout the project lifecycle.

Location: Denver, CO

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain project budgets and cost forecasts for transmission and substation projects
• Support cost updates, budget tracking, and cost reporting activities
• Coordinate with project managers, engineering teams, contractors, and field personnel to collect and validate project cost information
• Assist with cost forecasting, variance analysis, and financial reporting
• Identify cost risks, budget variances, and potential impacts to project delivery
• Participate in project meetings and planning sessions
• Support project controls and reporting efforts across multiple active projects

Requirements

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, Accounting, Business, Project Management, or a related field
• 5+ years of cost analysis, project controls, project coordination, construction, engineering, utility, or related experience
• Familiarity with project budgets, cost forecasting, cost tracking, and project execution processes
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel; experience with cost management software, SAP, Oracle, Primavera P6, or similar project controls tools