Lead Infrastructure Cost Analyst & Strategy

Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects, LLC; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects, LLC is seeking a Sr. PCA to build cost models and manage project budgets on large utility/industrial programs. The role requires deep cost analysis experience and proficiency with Cognos, Power BI, Maximo, and MS Office.

Onsite with clients in the US, you will influence forecasts, risk registers, and cost reporting. Ideal candidate has 6+ years in cost or project controls, a relevant BS, and strong ability to present complex data to stakeholders while

Qualifications

• B.S. in Project Management, Construction Management, Engineering, Finance, or accounting.
• Direct cost analysis experience on Utility New Gas Power Plant project or large ($300M+) Process Industry projects
• Sr. PCA: 6+ 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 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 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 QRAs.
• Utilize Cognos, Power BI, Maximo, and Power Plan to perform analyses and prepare data-driven presentations.
• Demonstrate strong documentation, technical writing, and organizational skills to meet ROD requirements and other regulatory filings.
• Demonstrate commitment to safety through participation in safety meetings, inspections, and field observations.

Skills

Cost analysis

Scheduling impact

Data interpretation

Communication of analyses

Education

B.S. in PM/Construction/Engineering/Finance/Accounting

Tools

Cognos

Power BI

Maximo

Power Plan

Microsoft Office

Job description

Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects, LLC is seeking a Sr. PCA to build cost models and manage project budgets on large utility/industrial programs. The role requires deep cost analysis experience and proficiency with Cognos, Power BI, Maximo, and MS Office.

Onsite with clients in the US, you will influence forecasts, risk registers, and cost reporting. Ideal candidate has 6+ years in cost or project controls, a relevant BS, and strong ability to present complex data to stakeholders while