Cost Analyst – Project Controls for Energy Projects

WSP in the U.S.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Cost Analyst to join our Project Controls team. The role is based in any of several US locations and involves supporting cost control, budgeting, change management, and forecasting across projects.

You will collaborate with project managers and cost control staff, prepare financial reports, track costs, and assist with invoices. Ideal candidate has 5-7 years in project controls or finance in the power and energy sector, with strong analytics and communication skills.

Qualifications

• BA/BS Business, Finance, or Accounting (or equivalent).
• 5-7 years’ experience in Project Controls, Financial Controls, Finance, or Accounting including leading a team.
• Power & Energy industry experience required.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills.
• Confident self-starter in a dynamic environment.
• Attention to detail and organization in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines and produce deliverables.
• Ability to build and sustain relationships with team members, contractors, and clients.
• Outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe tools.

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager and Cost Control Manager in cost control, budgeting, and change management activities.
• Develop and maintain project budgets, cash flows, and expenditure tracking.
• Monitor costs vs. budgets and flag variances for review.
• Track cost changes and provide input for recommendations.
• Prepare cost estimates, forecasts, and funding requests.
• Maintain financial models and cost tracking tools.
• Generate cost reports and dashboards for PMO review.
• Review invoices and track payment status.
• Support project accounting functions including cost accruals.
• Prepare memos, presentations, and client deliverables.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

BA/BS in Business, Finance, or Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Adobe Publisher

Job description

WSP is seeking a Cost Analyst to join our Project Controls team. The role is based in any of several US locations and involves supporting cost control, budgeting, change management, and forecasting across projects.

You will collaborate with project managers and cost control staff, prepare financial reports, track costs, and assist with invoices. Ideal candidate has 5-7 years in project controls or finance in the power and energy sector, with strong analytics and communication skills.