Sr. Analyst, Project Controls Cost & Scheduling

Invenergy, LLC; 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, LLC is seeking a Senior Analyst for Project Controls Cost in Chicago, IL. This role focuses on project execution and entails responsibilities in cost forecasting, analyzing expenditures, and managing budgetary concerns for renewable energy projects.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and have over 2 years of experience in cost control or financial analysis. The position offers a competitive salary range of $82,000 - $98,000 per annum, with additional benefits.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in project cost control or financial analysis.
• Strong analytical skills for forecasting and analyzing data.
• Experience in reviewing invoices and contract terms.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers in project cost management.
• Conduct evaluations of vendor proposals.
• Prepare cost performance deliverables for management.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Cost control practices

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, finance, or accounting

Tools

Primavera P6

Power BI

EcoSys

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.

Compensation

Base Pay: $82,000.00 - $98,000.00 USD per annum. Annual Bonus: 15% (subject to performance and company eligibility).

Benefits

Includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401k; paid time off; and additional company benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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