Project Cost Analyst - Systems Integrator

Hamilton Barnes Associates Limited; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 95,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Stock options

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with match

PTO & holidays

Relocation support

Job summary

Hamilton Barnes Associates Limited is seeking a Project Cost Analyst to join a growing team supporting a major data center construction program. You will develop and maintain integrated project schedules, establish cost baselines, reconcile commitments, and produce rolling cash flow forecasts and executive variance reports.

In this role you will own the AFE/Capex workflow, ensure strict internal controls and accounting standards, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to support lender draw

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Finance, Accounting or related field (equivalent experience considered).
• 3-6 years' project controls or cost engineering experience on large-scale capital construction projects ($50M+)
• Proficiency with cost management/PMIS platforms such as Primavera P6, SAP, Procore or e-Builder
• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, complex formulas, financial modeling); Power BI or Tableau a plus
• Experience with construction energy infrastructure, data centers or hyperscale projects preferred

Responsibilities

• Govern the project cost baseline and WBS coding across the program
• Reconcile commitments vs. actuals across all cost systems weekly
• Produce cash flow models, rolling forecasts, EAC reports and variance dashboards
• Own end-to-end AFE and Capex authorization process through board-level sign-off
• Maintain SOX compliance and audit readiness throughout the lifecycle

Skills

Project controls

Cost engineering

Excel proficiency

Power BI

Tableau

Primavera P6

SAP

Procore

e-Builder

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Primavera P6

SAP

Procore

e-Builder

Job description

Ready to take the next step in your career?

Join a leading artificial intelligence cloud infrastructure provider operating an integrated network of renewable-powered data centers across North America, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region. The organization delivers large-scale graphics processing unit clusters designed for complex artificial intelligence training and inference workloads. By combining sustainable land development with advanced computing facilities, the business powers next-generation technology systems on a global scale.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Project Cost Analyst to join a growing team. The successful candidate will oversee the development and maintenance of integrated project schedules and financial controls for a major data center construction program. Primary responsibilities include establishing project cost baselines, reconciling financial commitments against actual expenditure, and generating rolling cash flow forecasts and executive variance reports. Additionally, the ideal candidate will direct the capital expenditure authorization workflow while ensuring strict adherence to internal compliance and accounting standards.

Responsibilities:

• Govern the project cost baseline and WBS coding across the program
• Reconcile commitments vs. actuals across all cost systems on a weekly basis
• Produce cash flow models, rolling forecasts, estimate-at-completion reports and executive-ready variance dashboards integrating schedule and cost data
• Own the end-to-end AFE and Capex authorization process, from package preparation through board-level sign-off and lender draw support
• Maintain compliance with internal controls, SOX requirements and audit readiness throughout the project lifecycle

Skills/Must have:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Finance, Accounting or related field (equivalent experience considered)
• 3-6 years' project controls or cost engineering experience on large-scale capital construction projects ($50M+)
• Demonstrated experience maintaining project budgets, WBS structures and managing Capex approval workflows
• Proficiency with cost management/PMIS platforms such as Primavera P6/EPPM, SAP, Procore or e-Builder
• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, complex formulas, financial modeling); Power BI or Tableau a plus
• Data center, energy infrastructure, oil & gas or hyperscale construction experience, with a solid understanding of construction contracts (GMP, lump sum, IDIQ) and change order management

Benefits:

• Up to 30% annual bonus
• Restricted stock (equity) vesting over three years and growing in value as the company scales
• 100% company-paid medical, dental and vision premiums for employees, 75% for dependents
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off plus paid holidays
• Relocation support available

Salary:

• Up to $105,000 base