Cost Analyst, Project Controls: Budgets & Dashboards

WSP; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Retirement savings

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Cost Analyst to join our Project Controls team. This role can be based in St. Louis, Houston, Kansas City, Minneapolis, or Charlotte, with duties spanning cost control, budgeting, and forecasting across projects.

You will support project managers, maintain budgets, monitor costs, and prepare financial summaries. Requires 5–7 years in project controls or related fields and a strong analytical mindset.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Business, Finance, or Accounting (or equivalent).
• 5-7 years’ experience in 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.

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 skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Relationship building

Multitasking

Education

BA/BS in Business, Finance, or Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Adobe Design and Publisher

Job description

WSP is seeking a Cost Analyst to join our Project Controls team. This role can be based in St. Louis, Houston, Kansas City, Minneapolis, or Charlotte, with duties spanning cost control, budgeting, and forecasting across projects.

You will support project managers, maintain budgets, monitor costs, and prepare financial summaries. Requires 5–7 years in project controls or related fields and a strong analytical mindset.