Energy Project Cost Analyst | Budget & Forecast Pro

WSP; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Cost Analyst to join our Project Controls team in Miami. You will support the Project Manager and Cost Control Manager in cost control, budgeting, and change management across projects.

Your responsibilities include developing budgets, forecasts, cash flows, and expenditure tracking, while monitoring costs against approved budgets and flagging variances for resolution. You will prepare cost estimates and dashboards for PMO and assist with invoices and cost-to-complete reporting.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Business, Finance, or Accounting (or equivalent).
• 5–7 years’ experience in Project Controls, Financial Controls, Finance, or Accounting including team leadership.
• Power & Energy industry experience required.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Manager and Cost Control Manager in cost control, budgeting, and change management.
• Develop and maintain project budgets, forecasts, cash flows, and expenditure tracking.
• Monitor costs against budgets and flag variances for review and resolution.
• Prepare cost estimates and financial forecasts under senior staff guidance.
• Generate regular cost reports and dashboards for PMO.
• Review contractor/vendor invoices and track payment status.

Skills

Project Controls

Financial Analysis

Budgeting & Forecasting

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Energy Industry Experience

Education

BA/BS in Business/Finance/Accounting

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Adobe Design

Publisher

Job description

WSP is seeking a Cost Analyst to join our Project Controls team in Miami. You will support the Project Manager and Cost Control Manager in cost control, budgeting, and change management across projects.

Your responsibilities include developing budgets, forecasts, cash flows, and expenditure tracking, while monitoring costs against approved budgets and flagging variances for resolution. You will prepare cost estimates and dashboards for PMO and assist with invoices and cost-to-complete reporting.