Strategic Cost Analyst for Project Controls & Forecasting

Qualus; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Qualus is seeking a Cost Analyst in the Program Management department to assemble and provide information to Project Managers and Operations Management regarding current costs, commitments, and forecasts.

The role requires strong data interpretation, multi-tasking, and meeting deadlines. Collaboration with field personnel and proficiency with SAP and Excel are preferred. Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business is expected, with minimal travel.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of project controls experience with cost reporting.
• Experience with forecasting, budgeting, and earned value.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain cost forecasts, accruals, and budgets across projects.
• Analyze actual cost data from accounting systems and prepare forecasts.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to review change orders and costs.
• Assist in budget setup and earned value management at initiation.
• Communicate data and trends clearly to Project/Operations Management.
• Support Stage Gate evaluations of project development and deliverables.
• Assess risk, cost, and schedule against multi-year plans using KPIs.

Skills

Project controls

Cash flow forecasting

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or business

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Qualus is seeking a Cost Analyst in the Program Management department to assemble and provide information to Project Managers and Operations Management regarding current costs, commitments, and forecasts.

The role requires strong data interpretation, multi-tasking, and meeting deadlines. Collaboration with field personnel and proficiency with SAP and Excel are preferred. Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business is expected, with minimal travel.