Cost Analyst, Project Controls

WSP in the U.S.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking a Cost Analyst to join our Project Controls team. The role supports budgeting, cost control, forecasting, and invoicing for complex projects across multiple U.S. locations including St. Louis, MO and Houston, TX.

The successful candidate will have 5–7 years in project controls or finance, a BA/BS in Business, Finance, or Accounting, and strong analytical and communication skills. Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint is expected.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Business, Finance, or Accounting (or equivalent).
• 5–7 years in Project Controls, Finance, or Accounting including team leadership.
• Power & Energy industry experience required.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint; familiarity with Adobe.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Cost control

Project controls

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication skills

Microsoft Excel

Education

BA/BS Business, Finance, or Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Adobe Design

Publisher

Job description

WSP USA is seeking a Cost Analyst to join our Project Controls team. The role supports budgeting, cost control, forecasting, and invoicing for complex projects across multiple U.S. locations including St. Louis, MO and Houston, TX.

The successful candidate will have 5–7 years in project controls or finance, a BA/BS in Business, Finance, or Accounting, and strong analytical and communication skills. Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint is expected.