Senior Cost Analyst

Consulting Solutions; Anderson (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Consulting Solutions seeks a Principal Project Controls Specialist for a field-based role supporting an Anderson-based power generation EPC project. You will lead cost management, EVM, and integration of cost-schedule data across large-scale construction efforts.

The role requires expert knowledge of cost forecasting, earned value management, and the ability to mobilize to field sites. Power plant experience and field readiness are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience leading large-scale EPC construction cost controls.
• Expert proficiency with EVM and cost forecasting.
• Field-based mobilization to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain cost baselines and forecasts.
• Lead EVM analysis and variance reporting.
• Integrate cost data with site activities and vendors.
• Manage contingency and risk reserves.
• Coordinate with field schedulers for integrated schedules.
• Prepare monthly cost reports and project documentation.

Skills

Cost management

Earned value management

Project controls

Cost scheduling integration

Job description

Summary

The Principal Project Controls Specialist is a critical lead position responsible for cost management and project controls integration on major power generation construction projects. This position supports Project Managers and Project Directors on projects of varying size and complexity, leading the setup, maintenance, and analysis of project controls status including cost, contracts, WBS, schedule, and resources.

This role requires expert-level proficiency with project controls software tools and advanced analytical capabilities. The position demands deep understanding of cost forecasting, earned value management, and integration of cost-schedule data on complex engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) projects.

This is a field-based position supporting the Anderson CC construction project. Power plant construction experience (Combined Cycle, Simple Cycle, Solar, or Battery) and mobilization to the field site is required.

Key Responsibilities

Cost Management & Forecasting

• Establish and maintain project cost baselines, budgets, and forecasts with high certainty on large-scale construction projects
• Lead earned value management (EVM) analysis, variance reporting, and trend analysis
• Integrate cost data with site activities and vendor deliverables to ensure accurate financial tracking
• Manage project contingency and risk reserves
• Develop cost estimates and manage monthly accruals
• Maintain cost systems and generate monthly cost reports and project documentation

Project Controls Integration

• Understand phased project funding and manage roll-up of estimates into cost reports
• Provide cost-schedule integration analysis to support critical path decisions
• Work with field schedulers to update integrated schedules and perform impact analysis
• Review and assess change orders for cost and schedule impacts
• Coordinate with vendors to gather and verify cost and schedule updates through submittals, field walkdowns, and direct communication

Reporting & Communication

• Generate monthly reports and site-specific documentation for PM/PD teams
• Lead project controls reviews and status presentations
• Support project funding submittals with detailed cost and schedule analysis
• Lead and coordinate the site project controls team
• Serve as technical subject matter expert and mentor to project controls team members
• Lead implementation of project controls methodologies and best practices
• May supervise junior project controls staff as assigned
• Support multiple projects simultaneously as required

EEO and ADA Statement

• Consulting Solutions and its family of companies is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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