Growth Projects Cost Analyst – Forecasting & Controls

Patriot Advertising, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Patriot Advertising, Inc. seeks a Cost Controls Analyst to partner with Engineering Project Managers on budgets and forecasts in Houston. This role focuses on tracking costs, evaluating scope changes, and ensuring contract rates align with invoices and commitments.

You will generate monthly forecasts, produce project metrics, manage POs and documentation, and respond to ad-hoc requests with analytical rigor. A finance or business degree and Excel proficiency are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, construction management or business, or equivalent experience.
• Excellent MS Office experience, especially Excel.
• Comfortable with financial software packages.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; able to challenge assumptions professionally.
• Able to communicate with Analysts and Project Managers to resolve project issues.

Responsibilities

• Provide cost controls support on projects.
• Evaluate and communicate cost impact of scope changes, contract values, cost trends, allowances, escalation, contingency and fees.
• Assist in coding and tracking invoices, verify rates per contract, and track Actuals/Commitments.
• Work with Project Manager to produce updated monthly forecasts.
• Provide project metrics and quarterly accruals as requested.
• Assist in tracking POs, contracts, and documentation for the project.
• Handle ad-hoc requests as needed.

Skills

Cost controls

Forecasting

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Excel

SAP

Financial software

Job description

Patriot Advertising, Inc. seeks a Cost Controls Analyst to partner with Engineering Project Managers on budgets and forecasts in Houston. This role focuses on tracking costs, evaluating scope changes, and ensuring contract rates align with invoices and commitments.

You will generate monthly forecasts, produce project metrics, manage POs and documentation, and respond to ad-hoc requests with analytical rigor. A finance or business degree and Excel proficiency are required.