Project Control Analyst

Lensa; Jennings (LA); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Project Architect to join their team. This role focuses on capital project analysis, requiring a strong background in cost management, project execution, and financial modeling. You will be responsible for building cost models, analyzing project impacts, and providing critical insights to support project management. The ideal candidate will have excellent analytical skills and proficiency in key financial tools. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to significant projects while working in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in capital project development and execution cost analysis.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office and proficiency in project management tools.

Responsibilities

• Builds and maintains cost models and performs scenario analysis.
• Analyzes cost and schedule impacts of project scope changes.

Skills

Team Leadership Skills

Management Skills

Analytical Skills

Cost Analysis

Project Management

Understanding of Commercial Agreements

Education

B.S. in Finance, Accounting, Project Management, or Construction Management

MBA or other advanced degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

COGNOS

POWER BI

Maximo

Power Plan

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JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE

The Capital Projects Analyst performs cost analysis, budgets and forecasts related to New Generation projects in all stages of development or execution. Creates and maintains financial and business models. Compiles performance information related to monthly project cost for inclusion in reports. Provides analytical expertise to support project and portfolio management.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Builds and maintains cost models and performs scenario analysis for assigned projects.
2. Prepares cash flow estimates in support of monthly present estimate (PE) process.
3. Analyzes cost and schedule impacts of project scope changes and trends. Prepares and delivers presentations of numerical analysis.
4. Interfaces with internal and external project teams as necessary for cost control monitoring, analysis, and reporting. Provides day-to-day detailed monitoring and analysis of project budgets and actuals. Updates and maintains project budgets and cost information. Provides accurate financial, cost reporting, trending analysis and recommends corrective actions.
5. Provides Cost Management support through identification of gaps and opportunities. Recommends development or modification of cost engineering data standards.
6. Tracks & trends monthly spend to develop a view on earned value and provide predictability when assessing the project forecast.
7. Actively performs Forensics Analysis on all aspects of project spend and forecast to assure budget adherence.
8. Utilizes COGNOS, POWER BI, Maximo, and Power Plan to perform analyses, interpret the output and develop presentations from the data set (where applicable).
9. Demonstrates very good documentation, technical writing, and organization skills to effectively control documents availability and readiness for ROD requirements, prudency review, deposition hearings, filing for PSC, Change Order Process and or other legal requirements.
10. Demonstrate commitment to safety through active participation in safety meetings, safety inspections and field observations where applicable.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Education Required for the Position

B.S. in Finance, Accounting, Project Management, Construction Management or applicable course of study or equivalent work experience. Desired: MBA or other advanced degree.

Minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities required of the position.

1. Capital Project development and execution cost analysis experience with an owner or contractor.
2. Understanding of commercial agreements and contracting strategies.
3. Analytical skill set with advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
4. Proficiency in Cognos, Power BI, Maximo and Power Plan.
5. Understanding of project schedule impact on cost forecasting and integration of schedule in cost.
6. Knowledge of Entergy financial and accounting systems and processes.
7. Working knowledge of the regulatory agencies for which the projects will be governed.
8. Understanding of cost, schedule, and risk alignment.

Any certificates, licenses, etc. required of the position.

• Desired – AACEI Certified Cost Technician, AACEI Certified Cost Professional.

Job Function: Professional

FLSA Status: Professional

Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered

Number of Openings: 1

Travel Percentage: Up to 25%

WORKING CONDITIONS:

As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.

Please note: Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition to employment in this position. Entergy will not sponsor candidates for work visas for this position.