Sr. Analyst, Project Controls Cost & Scheduling

Invenergy; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 82,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401k

Paid time off

Job summary

Invenergy is seeking a Senior Analyst, Project Controls Cost to support project cost management in Chicago. You'll work on developing construction plans, analyzing expenditures, and managing cost forecasts critical for renewable energy projects.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 2 years of experience in project cost control, providing analytical rigor to support decision-making and improve execution across projects.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in project cost control, project accounting, financial analysis, or related project controls functions.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to develop forecasts and analyze variances.
• Proficiency in project coordination across engineering, procurement, finance, and construction stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers in the full lifecycle of project cost management.
• Provide cost input to project planning activities.
• Conduct commercial evaluations of vendor and contractor proposals.
• Develop, maintain, and analyze project cost forecasts.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem-solving capability

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, finance, accounting, or a related analytical discipline

Tools

Primavera P6

Oracle Primavera Cloud

Power BI

Cost management or ERP systems such as EcoSys and Oracle Fusion

Job description

Invenergy is North America’s largest privately held developer, owner, and operator of power infrastructure. With 25 years of trusted execution, we deliver reliable, affordable energy through a diverse portfolio that includes natural gas, solar, land-based wind, energy storage, transmission, and domestic manufacturing. Headquartered in Chicago, we develop, own, and operate large scale projects that power communities and support the energy future.

This position will be open for application for at least 3 calendar days from the posting date. This position will remain open for application based on business need, which may be before or after the 3-day posting window.

Job Description

Position Overview

As the Senior Analyst, Project Controls Cost, you will be focused on project execution – developing construction plans, analyzing expenditures, cost forecasting, managing contingency, variance analysis reporting, tariff impact analysis, and creating detailed reports and dashboards to improve the execution of renewable energy projects.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers in the full lifecycle of project cost management, ensuring all actuals, commitments, and forecasts are accurately captured, validated, and recorded in alignment with corporate standards.
• Provide cost input to project planning activities such as construction execution plans, estimate updates, procurement strategies, and risk-adjusted forecasting.
• Conduct commercial evaluations of vendor and contractor proposals to support change management, contract negotiations, and service agreement development.
• Review and validate supplier and contractor invoices, change orders, and claims; ensure alignment with contract terms and project budgets.
• Develop, maintain, and analyze project cost forecasts—including cash flow, contingency usage, committed cost tracking, and variance analysis—and clearly articulate drivers behind deviations.
• Maintain the project cost control framework, including the cost breakdown structure (CBS), budget allocations, work package tracking, and integration with schedule and procurement updates.
• Prepare recurring cost performance deliverables, including monthly cost reports, progress summaries, dashboards, and KPI updates for management review.
• Monitor project risks, trends, and potential deviations; collaborate with cross‑functional stakeholders to recommend mitigation actions and communicate cost impacts proactively.
• Manage financial controls processes—purchase requisitions, purchase orders, budget transfers, and commitment management—and ensure alignment across cost systems, accounting, and procurement.
• Provide ad‑hoc cost studies, scenario analyses, and decision‑support reporting as needed.
• Drive consistency and continuous improvement of cost control practices, tools, and reporting standards across projects.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, finance, accounting, or a related analytical discipline.
• 2+ years of experience in project cost control, project accounting, financial analysis, or related project controls functions.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to develop forecasts, analyze variances, assess trends, and interpret cost, schedule, and commercial data.
• Experience reviewing invoices, change orders, commercial proposals, or contract terms for accuracy and compliance.
• Proficiency in project coordination across engineering, procurement, finance, and construction stakeholders.
• Advanced attention to detail, problem‑solving capability, and ability to complete tasks with minimal guidance.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to synthesize cost information for both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Ability to travel up to 5% of the time and work occasionally on active construction sites.
• Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications

• Construction or EPC project experience (internship or professional role highly desirable).
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM), cost breakdown structures (CBS), and integrated cost‑schedule analysis.
• Proficiency with Primavera P6 or Oracle Primavera Cloud.
• Experience with cost management or ERP systems such as EcoSys and Oracle Fusion.
• Experience developing dashboards or data visualizations in Power BI or similar tools.
• Relevant industry certifications such as AACE (CCP/CEP/EVP), PMI (PMP), or comparable project controls credentials.

Base Pay

$82,000.00 - 98,000.00 USD Annual

Bonus

15%

Benefits

Invenergy offers a variety of other benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k, paid time off, etc.

Invenergy LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.