Cost Analyst

Qualus; Westwood (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Qualus is seeking a Cost Analyst within our Program Management department to assemble and provide information to Project Managers and Operations Management regarding project costs, commitments, and forecasts according to strict deadlines. The role supports cost/budget control and invoice oversight for assigned projects.

This role contributes to the Shovel-Ready Initiative by ensuring reliable cost profiles for transmission asset-condition projects advancing toward construction readiness, with

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced data analysis, financial modeling, and reporting capabilities.
• Experience with utility capital investment business models is preferred but not required.
• Demonstrated financial management experience, including cash flow forecasting and management for capital projects, PO financial tracking, financial risk assessment and mitigation, and capital portfolio planning.
• Strong data management, analysis, and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex information into actionable insights.
• Proven ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams, particularly between Project Management and Financial Management.
• Experience preparing and delivering executive and leadership-level reporting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine early phase forecasts for transmission projects
• Forecast development stage spending and capital plan impacts
• Manage and coordination work order status throughout the lifecycle of the shelf-project development.
• Evaluate cost risks related to design development, permitting, and long lead materials
• Support financial models and cost histories that improve capital planning accuracy

Skills

Data analysis

Financial modeling

Forecasting

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Power Your Future with Qualus in our Program Management department as a Cost Analyst. As a Cost Analyst you will be responsible for assembling and providing information to Project Managers and Operations Management within their assigned Business Units regarding project current costs, commitments, and forecasts according to strict deadlines. Responsible for cost/budget control and invoice control for the project. 5-10 years experience. The Cost Analyst supports the development of transmission capital projects by providing accurate early-phase cost estimates and financial forecasting. The role contributes to the Shovel-Ready Initiative by ensuring reliable cost profiles for transmission asset-condition projects advancing toward construction readiness.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine early phase forecasts for transmission projects
• Forecast development stage spending and capital plan impacts
• Manage and coordination work order status throughout the lifecycle of the shelf-project development.
• Evaluate cost risks related to design development, permitting, and long lead materials
• Support financial models and cost histories that improve capital planning accuracy

Minimum Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced data analysis, financial modeling, and reporting capabilities.
• Experience with utility capital investment business models is preferred but not required.
• Demonstrated financial management experience, including:
• Cash flow forecasting and management for capital projects, including both internal labor and contractor-supported work.
• Purchase Order (PO) financial tracking and oversight.
• Financial risk assessment and mitigation to support achievement of investment objectives.
• Capital portfolio financial planning, monitoring, and performance management.
• Identification, evaluation, and communication of financial risks and opportunities.
• Strong data management, analysis, and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex information into actionable insights.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams, particularly between Project Management and Financial Management organizations.
• Experience preparing and delivering executive and leadership-level reporting, including financial performance, portfolio status, risks, and investment outcomes.

Benefits & Compensation

Qualus benefits offered include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays, for those who qualify.

The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The salary range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

Company Overview

Qualus is a leading pure-play power solutions firm and innovator at the forefront of power infrastructure transformation, with differentiated capabilities across grid modernization, resiliency, security, and sustainability. The firm partners with utilities, commercial, industrial, data center, and government clients, and renewable and energy storage developers, offering comprehensive solutions through boutique and integrated advisory, planning, engineering, digital solutions, program management, energy efficiency and specialized field services. Qualus also provides software and technology enabled services and develops breakthrough solutions for critical power industry challenges such as distributed and variable resource integration, emergency management, and secure data exchange. The firm has over 2,000 professionals, with offices throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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