Senior Cost Analyst, Project Controls (Power & Energy)

WSP USA; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking a Cost Analyst to join our Project Controls team in Miami, FL. You will support cost control, budgeting, and change management, helping develop and maintain forecasts, track expenditures, and prepare dashboards for PMO reviews. The role requires 5–7 years in project or financial controls, a BA/BS in a relevant field, and proven analytical and communication abilities. This on-site position offers the chance to work on Power & Energy projects within a growing firm.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Business, Finance, or Accounting (or equivalent).
• 5-7 years’ experience in Project Controls, Financial Controls, Finance, or Accounting including leadership experience.
• Power & Energy industry experience required.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills.
• Outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager and Cost Control Manager in the day-to-day administration of cost control, budgeting, and change management activities.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of project and program budget forecasts, cash flows, and expenditure tracking.
• Monitor contractor and consultant costs against approved budgets and flag variances or issues for review and resolution.
• Track and log cost-related project changes, assist with analysis, and provide input for recommendations to the Cost Control Manager and Project Manager.
• Prepare and update cost estimates, financial forecasts, and funding requests under the direction of senior project controls staff.
• Maintain financial models and tracking tools to monitor cost allocations across project elements.
• Generate regular cost reports, summaries, and dashboards for review by the Cost Control Manager and PMO.
• Assist in the review and processing of contractor/vendor invoices and track payment status to ensure alignment with contractual and financial requirements.
• Provide supporting documentation and analysis for project accounting functions, including cost accruals and cost-to-complete evaluations.
• Assist in the preparation of memos, presentations, and client deliverables, including basic charts, tables, and financial summaries.

Skills

Attention to detail

Outstanding communication skills

Ability to manage multiple projects

Analytical thinking

Education

BA/BS in Business, Finance, or Accounting (or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Adobe Design

Publisher

Job description

WSP USA is seeking a Cost Analyst to join our Project Controls team in Miami, FL. You will support cost control, budgeting, and change management, helping develop and maintain forecasts, track expenditures, and prepare dashboards for PMO reviews. The role requires 5–7 years in project or financial controls, a BA/BS in a relevant field, and proven analytical and communication abilities. This on-site position offers the chance to work on Power & Energy projects within a growing firm.