Cost Manager

APR Consulting; Pomona (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

APR Consulting is looking for a Project Controls Analyst in Pomona, California, to develop and maintain budgets and forecasts for electrical substation projects. The role involves cost monitoring and financial reporting, making it essential for candidates to have strong Excel and PowerBI skills.

The position offers a pay rate of $49.66/hr on W2 for a duration of 18 months, requiring a Bachelor’s degree and prior experience in budgeting and forecasting. The schedule is Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong knowledge of PowerBI are essential.
• Prior experience in forecasting, budgeting, and financial reporting is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project budgets and baselines.
• Oversee the creation of detailed reports for cost monitoring.
• Conduct cost assessments and provide variance explanations.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Knowledge of PowerBI

Experience in forecasting, budgeting and financial reporting

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft 365 applications

Job description

An electric utility client is looking for a Project Controls Analyst who will Develop and maintain project budgets/baselines, short- and long-term forecasts, and expenditure plans for electrical substation projects.

Position: Project Controls Analyst

Pay Rate: $49.66/hr. on W2

Duration: 18 months or longer

Schedule: 1st shift, M-F, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and maintain project budgets/baselines, short- and long-term forecasts, and expenditure plans for electrical substation projects.
• Develop routine and complex reports to assist in cost monitoring and management. Oversee the creation of detailed reports to help Project Managers and partners monitor and forecast costs, including budgets, actuals and commitments.
• Assist in reviewing and reporting on cost over/underruns versus approved budget/forecast.
• Conduct cost assessments and provide variance explanations for changes in project scope, materials, schedule. Update change management tool based on impact analysis

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Advanced Excel skills, knowledge of PowerBI, Microsoft 365 applications, (Work, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint). Prior experience in forecasting, budgeting and financial reporting.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior experience in cost controls with a utility or construction management.

About our client

Our client is one of the largest electric utilities and a longtime leader in renewable energy and energy efficiency in the United States providing electricity for much of Southern California.

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.