Infrastructure Project Controls Lead: Scheduling & Cost

Infrastructureandcapitalprojects; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects is seeking a seasoned Cost Analyst to drive project budgeting, forecasting, and cost control across client infrastructure programs. The role emphasizes collaboration with project managers, engineers, and finance teams to deliver accurate financial reporting.

The position requires strong analytical skills, MS Excel mastery, and experience with enterprise cost-control tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business-related field; six years of equivalent experience accepted in lieu of a degree.
• Preferred bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, and cost-control capabilities.
• Experience with enterprise project controls systems (SAP, Maximo, Cognos).
• Advanced MS Excel and data-analysis proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project budgets, forecasts, and EAC projections throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor expenditures and analyze budget performance against approved funding.
• Prepare routine cost reports, cash flow forecasts, and executive summaries.
• Support project managers with cost forecasting, contingency planning, and financial decisions.
• Evaluate project trends and risks to identify cost-saving opportunities and improvements.
• Assist in preparation and review of budget revisions and funding requests.
• Support cost documentation and governance compliance within client controls.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cost reporting

Change management

Estimate-at-completion

Excel

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical or business field

Preferred accounting/finance degree

Tools

SAP

Maximo

Power BI

Primavera P6

Cognos

Job description

Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects is seeking a seasoned Cost Analyst to drive project budgeting, forecasting, and cost control across client infrastructure programs. The role emphasizes collaboration with project managers, engineers, and finance teams to deliver accurate financial reporting.

The position requires strong analytical skills, MS Excel mastery, and experience with enterprise cost-control tools.