Senior Capital Projects Cost Analyst (Hybrid)

Entergy Corporation; The Woodlands (TX); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Entergy Corporation seeks a Capital Projects Cost Analyst (III-Sr) to support multi-million dollar capital projects from development through execution. The role emphasizes cost baselines, forecasting, and KPI analytics in a hybrid work setting.

You will review EPC costs, track variances, and provide data-driven insights to project teams across multiple locations, including The Woodlands, TX. A strong cost-analysis background and MS Office proficiency are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in finance, accounting, project management, construction management, or equivalent work experience.
• 4–6 years of renewables or utility project experience for Analyst III, 6+ years for Senior.
• Strong MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience with cost forecasting, budgeting, and change management in large projects.

Responsibilities

• Support mega projects from development through delivery with cost baselines, cash flow, and accruals.
• Review EPC contractor costs, invoices, tariffs, PCNs and COs.
• Publish monthly KPI metrics (CPI, baseline variance, ETC, EAC, contingency).
• Identify cost risks and opportunities; advise on contingency and cost impacts.
• Track forecast vs. budget, analyze variances, and suggest mitigations.
• Utilize Cognos, Power BI, Maximo, and Power Plan for cost analyses and presentations.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Cognos

Power BI

Maximo

Power Plan

Cost analysis

Education

B.S. in Finance/Accounting/PM/CM

Tools

Cognos

Power BI

Maximo

Power Plan

Job description

Entergy Corporation seeks a Capital Projects Cost Analyst (III-Sr) to support multi-million dollar capital projects from development through execution. The role emphasizes cost baselines, forecasting, and KPI analytics in a hybrid work setting.

You will review EPC costs, track variances, and provide data-driven insights to project teams across multiple locations, including The Woodlands, TX. A strong cost-analysis background and MS Office proficiency are required.