Strategic Cost Analyst – Transmission Forecasting

Qualus; Westwood (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Qualus is seeking a Cost Analyst within our Program Management department to assemble and provide information to Project Managers and Operations Management regarding project costs, commitments, and forecasts according to strict deadlines. The role supports cost/budget control and invoice oversight for assigned projects.

This role contributes to the Shovel-Ready Initiative by ensuring reliable cost profiles for transmission asset-condition projects advancing toward construction readiness, with

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced data analysis, financial modeling, and reporting capabilities.
• Experience with utility capital investment business models is preferred but not required.
• Demonstrated financial management experience, including cash flow forecasting and management for capital projects, PO financial tracking, financial risk assessment and mitigation, and capital portfolio planning.
• Strong data management, analysis, and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex information into actionable insights.
• Proven ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams, particularly between Project Management and Financial Management.
• Experience preparing and delivering executive and leadership-level reporting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine early phase forecasts for transmission projects
• Forecast development stage spending and capital plan impacts
• Manage and coordination work order status throughout the lifecycle of the shelf-project development.
• Evaluate cost risks related to design development, permitting, and long lead materials
• Support financial models and cost histories that improve capital planning accuracy

Skills

Data analysis

Financial modeling

Forecasting

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Qualus is seeking a Cost Analyst within our Program Management department to assemble and provide information to Project Managers and Operations Management regarding project costs, commitments, and forecasts according to strict deadlines. The role supports cost/budget control and invoice oversight for assigned projects.

This role contributes to the Shovel-Ready Initiative by ensuring reliable cost profiles for transmission asset-condition projects advancing toward construction readiness, with