Infra & Capital Projects: Cost & Forecast Analyst

Infrastructureandcapitalprojects; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects is seeking a Senior PCA professional to build cost models, analyze cost and schedule impacts, and manage budgets for large capital projects. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and utilize Cognos, Power BI, Maximo, and Power Plan to prepare data-driven presentations.

The role emphasizes cost engineering standards, risk analysis, and proactive reporting, with strict adherence to safety and regulatory requirements at client sites.

Qualifications

• Direct cost analysis experience on Utility New Gas Power Plant project or large ($300M+) Process Industry projects
• PCA III: 4+ yrs experience
• Sr. PCA: 6+ yrs experience
• Sr. Lead PCA: 10+ yrs experience
• Understanding of commercial agreements and contracting strategies
• Understanding of project schedule impact on cost forecasting and integration of schedule in cost
• Proficient and expert experience level in Cognos, Power BI, Maximo, Power Plan, and Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain cost models, perform scenario analysis, and prepare cash flow estimates to support the monthly present estimate (PE) process.
• Analyze cost and schedule impacts of scope changes and trends, delivering clear presentations of numerical analysis.
• Monitor and update project budgets and actuals, provide accurate financial and cost reporting, perform trending analysis, and recommend corrective actions.
• Interface with internal and external project teams to support cost control monitoring, analysis, and reporting.
• Provide cost management support by identifying gaps and opportunities, recommending improvements to cost engineering data standards, and tracking monthly spend for earned value and forecast predictability.
• Perform forensic analysis on project spend and forecasts to ensure budget adherence.
• Lead or assist in developing and maintaining the Issue and Risk Register, as well as Cost Quantitative Risk Analyses (QRAs).
• Utilize COGNOS, Power BI, Maximo, and Power Plan to perform analyses, interpret outputs, and prepare data-driven presentations.
• Demonstrate strong documentation, technical writing, and organizational skills to meet ROD requirements, prudency reviews, deposition hearings, PSC filings, Change Order processes, and other legal requirements, while applying solid document management skills.
• You’ll demonstrate commitment to safety through active participation in safety meetings, inspections, and field observations.

Skills

Cost analysis

Financial modeling

Data visualization

Presentation skills

Financial reporting

Stakeholder management

Education

B.S. in PM / CM / Eng / Finance / Accounting

Tools

Cognos

Power BI

Maximo

Power Plan

Microsoft Office

Job description

Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects is seeking a Senior PCA professional to build cost models, analyze cost and schedule impacts, and manage budgets for large capital projects. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and utilize Cognos, Power BI, Maximo, and Power Plan to prepare data-driven presentations.

The role emphasizes cost engineering standards, risk analysis, and proactive reporting, with strict adherence to safety and regulatory requirements at client sites.