Project Cost Analyst

Jobtailor; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Atlanta seeks a cost analyst to build and maintain cost models, analyze scope changes, monitor budgets, and prepare cash flow estimates for monthly present estimates. The role interfaces with project teams and supports earned value and forecast accuracy.

You will use Cognos, Power BI, Maximo, and Power Plan to deliver data-driven insights, contribute to risk analyses, and assist with technical writing for regulatory and contractual processes.

Qualifications

• BS degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience.
• Experience with large utility projects (>= $300M).
• Understanding of commercial agreements and contracting strategies.
• Ability to map schedule impacts to cost forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain cost models, perform scenario analysis, and prepare cash flow estimates for monthly present estimate (PE) process.
• Analyze cost and schedule impacts of scope changes and trends, delivering presentations of numerical analysis.
• Monitor and update project budgets and actuals, provide financial reports and forecasting.
• Interface with project teams on cost control monitoring and reporting.
• Identify cost management gaps and track monthly spend for earned value and forecast stability.
• Perform forensic analysis on spend and forecasts to ensure budget adherence.
• Lead or assist with Risk Quantitative Analyses (QRAs) and issue registers.
• Use Cognos, Power BI, Maximo, and Power Plan to derive insights and present data.
• Prepare documentation for regulatory and contractual processes.

Skills

Cost Modeling

Scenario Analysis

Cash Flow Estimation

Financial Reporting

Trending Analysis

Cost Control Monitoring

Risk Analysis

Technical Writing

Data Interpretation

Budget Adherence

Education

B.S. in Project Management

B.S. in Construction Management

B.S. in Engineering

Finance

Accounting

Tools

Cognos

Power BI

Maximo

Power Plan

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Build and maintain cost models, perform scenario analysis, and prepare cash flow estimates for the monthly present estimate (PE) process
• Analyze cost and schedule impacts of scope changes and trends, delivering presentations of numerical analysis
• Monitor and update project budgets and actuals, provide financial and cost reporting, perform trending analysis, and recommend corrective actions
• Interface with internal and external project teams on cost control monitoring, analysis, and reporting
• Identify cost management gaps and opportunities, recommend improvements to cost engineering data standards, and track monthly spend for earned value and forecast predictability
• Perform forensic analysis on project spend and forecasts to ensure budget adherence
• Lead or assist with the Issue and Risk Register and Cost Quantitative Risk Analyses (QRAs)
• Use COGNOS, Power BI, Maximo, and Power Plan to perform analyses, interpret outputs, and prepare data-driven presentations
• Prepare documentation and technical writing for ROD requirements, prudency reviews, deposition hearings, PSC filings, Change Order processes, and other legal requirements
• Participate in safety meetings, inspections, and field observations

Requirements

• B.S. in Project Management, Construction Management, an Engineering Discipline, Finance, Accounting, or equivalent work experience
• Direct cost analysis experience with utility projects or large ($300M+) projects
• Understanding of commercial agreements and contracting strategies
• Understanding of project schedule impacts on cost forecasting and schedule-cost integration
• Proficient and expert-level experience with Cognos, Power BI, Maximo, Power Plan, and Microsoft Office

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in cost analysis, project budgeting, and financial reporting for large-scale utility projects, utilizing advanced analytical tools to drive data-driven decision-making and improve cost management practices.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Cost Analysis Experience
• Cognos Proficiency
• Power BI Expertise
• Project Budget Management
• Forensic Analysis

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Cost Modeling
• Scenario Analysis
• Cash Flow Estimation
• Financial Reporting
• Trending Analysis
• Cost Control Monitoring
• Risk Analysis
• Technical Writing
• Data Interpretation
• Budget Adherence

Soft Skills

• Presentation Skills
• Collaboration
• Problem-Solving

Industry Keywords

• Utility Projects
• Cost Engineering
• Commercial Agreements
• Contracting Strategies
• Schedule-Cost Integration

Tools & Technologies

• Cognos
• Power BI
• Maximo
• Power Plan
• Microsoft Office