Cost Analytics Lead for Utility Projects & Forecasting

Jobtailor; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Atlanta seeks a cost analyst to build and maintain cost models, analyze scope changes, monitor budgets, and prepare cash flow estimates for monthly present estimates. The role interfaces with project teams and supports earned value and forecast accuracy.

You will use Cognos, Power BI, Maximo, and Power Plan to deliver data-driven insights, contribute to risk analyses, and assist with technical writing for regulatory and contractual processes.

Qualifications

• BS degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience.
• Experience with large utility projects (>= $300M).
• Understanding of commercial agreements and contracting strategies.
• Ability to map schedule impacts to cost forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain cost models, perform scenario analysis, and prepare cash flow estimates for monthly present estimate (PE) process.
• Analyze cost and schedule impacts of scope changes and trends, delivering presentations of numerical analysis.
• Monitor and update project budgets and actuals, provide financial reports and forecasting.
• Interface with project teams on cost control monitoring and reporting.
• Identify cost management gaps and track monthly spend for earned value and forecast stability.
• Perform forensic analysis on spend and forecasts to ensure budget adherence.
• Lead or assist with Risk Quantitative Analyses (QRAs) and issue registers.
• Use Cognos, Power BI, Maximo, and Power Plan to derive insights and present data.
• Prepare documentation for regulatory and contractual processes.

Skills

Cost Modeling

Scenario Analysis

Cash Flow Estimation

Financial Reporting

Trending Analysis

Cost Control Monitoring

Risk Analysis

Technical Writing

Data Interpretation

Budget Adherence

Education

B.S. in Project Management

B.S. in Construction Management

B.S. in Engineering

Finance

Accounting

Tools

Cognos

Power BI

Maximo

Power Plan

Microsoft Office

Job description

Jobtailor in Atlanta seeks a cost analyst to build and maintain cost models, analyze scope changes, monitor budgets, and prepare cash flow estimates for monthly present estimates. The role interfaces with project teams and supports earned value and forecast accuracy.

You will use Cognos, Power BI, Maximo, and Power Plan to deliver data-driven insights, contribute to risk analyses, and assist with technical writing for regulatory and contractual processes.