Infrastructure Project Cost Analyst - Budget, Forecast & QRAs

Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects, LLC; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 128,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects, LLC is seeking a cost-focused professional to build and maintain cost models, perform scenario analysis, and prepare cash flow estimates for the monthly PE process.

You will analyze cost and schedule impacts of scope changes, monitor budgets, and provide accurate cost reporting and trends. Onsite at client sites, you will collaborate with internal and client teams to ensure budget adherence and forecast reliability.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Project Management, Construction Management, Engineering, Finance, Accounting, or equivalent work experience.
• Direct cost analysis experience with Utility projects or large ($300M+) programs.
• Understanding of commercial agreements and contracting strategies.
• Understanding of how project schedules impact cost forecasting and integration.
• Proficient and expert experience in Cognos, Power BI, Maximo, Power Plan, and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain cost models, run scenario analyses, and prepare cash flow estimates.
• Analyze cost and schedule impacts of scope changes; present results clearly.
• Monitor budgets and actuals; provide cost reporting, trends, and corrective actions.
• Interface with project teams to support cost control, analysis, and reporting.
• Identify gaps and opportunities; track monthly spend for earned value and forecast reliability.
• Perform forensic analysis on spend and forecasts to ensure budget adherence.
• Lead or assist in developing and maintaining the Issue and Risk Register and Cost QRAs.
• Utilize Cognos, Power BI, Maximo, and Power Plan to analyse data and prepare presentations.
• Document thoroughly to meet ROD, prudency reviews, PSC filings, Change Orders, and other requirements.
• Demonstrate safety commitment through meetings, inspections, and field observations.

Skills

Cost analysis

Budget forecasting

Schedule impact on cost

Cognos

Power BI

Maximo

Power Plan

Microsoft Office

Contracting understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent (PM, Construction Mgmt, Engineering, Finance, or Accounting)

Tools

Cognos

Power BI

Maximo

Power Plan

Microsoft Office

Job description

Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects, LLC is seeking a cost-focused professional to build and maintain cost models, perform scenario analysis, and prepare cash flow estimates for the monthly PE process.

You will analyze cost and schedule impacts of scope changes, monitor budgets, and provide accurate cost reporting and trends. Onsite at client sites, you will collaborate with internal and client teams to ensure budget adherence and forecast reliability.