Hybrid Project Cost Analyst: Budget & Forecasting

Eversource Energy; Westwood (MA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Eversource Energy in Massachusetts seeks a Project Cost Analyst to monitor budgets, contracts, and cost performance for Transmission projects. You will analyze estimates, cash flows, and variances, coordinating with finance and procurement to drive cost effectiveness.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent, 3+ years in cost, and strong Excel/finance skills. Hybrid work is supported; salary ranges reflect the market.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or the equivalent work experience is required.
• Degree in finance strongly preferred.
• Three (3) plus years of experience in cost is required.
• Competency in accounting methods and budgeting processes is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and report on budgets, cash flow and completion costs for projects and contractors; provide corrective action as needed.
• Review bid specifications, change orders and invoices; evaluate cost impact of scope changes and productivity changes.
• Coordinate preparation of project work orders or purchase orders.
• Provide cost engineering liaison with financial/tax departments and accounting teams.
• Evaluate and report cost impact of scope changes and productivity changes.
• Benchmark Eversource against other utilities by cost comparisons.
• Provide actual man-hour, quantity and productivity input to planning to refine forecasts.
• Establish and maintain a Project Cost Commitment Program to track actual vs. estimated costs.

Skills

Cost analysis

Budgeting

Excel

Financial reporting

Communication

PMI framework

Education

Bachelor's degree

Finance degree preferred

Tools

UVLs

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Eversource Energy in Massachusetts seeks a Project Cost Analyst to monitor budgets, contracts, and cost performance for Transmission projects. You will analyze estimates, cash flows, and variances, coordinating with finance and procurement to drive cost effectiveness.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent, 3+ years in cost, and strong Excel/finance skills. Hybrid work is supported; salary ranges reflect the market.