Senior Project Cost Controller - Budget Forecast & KPIs

aep; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

AEP in Tulsa, OK is seeking a Senior Project Cost Analyst to coordinate cost analysis and controls for multiple projects, oversee budget tracking, forecasts, and KPI reporting. You will input budgets into corporate systems, perform variance analysis, and collaborate with project teams to implement PM best practices.

As a senior team member, you will mentor others and help develop tools and processes. The role involves working with internal and external stakeholders, supporting SOX activities,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Construction Management, Engineering, Technology, Project Management or related discipline plus four years' qualified experience required OR
• Associate's

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project meetings and work with project team members on project activities.
• Support the PM in the preparation and updating of project documentation and planning.
• Prepare forecasts of project spending and cash flows, budget variance monitoring, cost tracking/analysis.
• Provide analysis and verification for SOX activities and assist with input to annual budget, capital forecasts, five-year plan and improvement requisitions.
• Collaborate with PM and other vested parties to perform variance reporting and/or establish original baseline budgets that are time-phased with dates from the system schedule.
• Create project breakdown structures.
• Perform some departmental organizational functions ensuring smooth operation of project functions.
• Track, analyze, and submit verifying information for UVLs, keep project system records current and coordinate work orders from creation to in-servicing and closing.
• Assist in the contracting process including bidding activities, cost analysis, and cost tracking.
• Communicate with project team, resources, and stakeholders on budgetary items and seek assistance as needed.
• Work independently resolving moderately complex problems using analytical techniques and problem-solving skills.
• Develop and compile KPIs as measurable outcomes and provide training guidance to lower-level staff as needed.
• Lead administration of AEP project/work management standards and provide training and guidance to team members.
• Demonstrate subject matter expertise and mentor/train lower-level staff as assigned.
• Recommend improvements to enhance role, project performance, and service delivery and environmental/community stewardship.

Skills

Budgeting

Cost Analysis

Forecasting

SOX

Project Management

KPI Reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Associate's degree

Job description

AEP in Tulsa, OK is seeking a Senior Project Cost Analyst to coordinate cost analysis and controls for multiple projects, oversee budget tracking, forecasts, and KPI reporting. You will input budgets into corporate systems, perform variance analysis, and collaborate with project teams to implement PM best practices.

As a senior team member, you will mentor others and help develop tools and processes. The role involves working with internal and external stakeholders, supporting SOX activities,