Strategic Project Cost & Budget Analyst

American Electric Power; New Albany (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power is seeking a Project Cost Analyst to coordinate cost analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and KPI tracking across multiple projects. You will input budgets into corporate systems, provide forecast updates and variance analysis under supervision, and collaborate with PMs and external vendors to align budgets with schedules.

You will develop tools and processes, support continuous improvement efforts, and train team members as needed, ensuring accurate project cost reporting

Qualifications

• Degrees must be in related field from an accredited university or college (Accounting, Business, Construction Management, Engineering, Technology or Project Management).
• Associate or bachelor’s degree eligible; high school diploma with 2+ years experience accepted.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project meetings and support PMs with planning and documentation.
• Forecast project spending and cash flows; monitor budget variance and cost tracking.
• Analyze SOX activities and input to annual budget, forecasts, and five-year plans.
• Perform estimate vs. actuals analysis and support baseline budgets.
• Develop KPIs and communicate with internal/external stakeholders.

Skills

Cost tracking

Forecasting

Budgeting

SOX awareness

Stakeholder communication

Project coordination

Education

Accounting

Business

Construction Management

Engineering

Technology

Project Management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

American Electric Power is seeking a Project Cost Analyst to coordinate cost analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and KPI tracking across multiple projects. You will input budgets into corporate systems, provide forecast updates and variance analysis under supervision, and collaborate with PMs and external vendors to align budgets with schedules.

You will develop tools and processes, support continuous improvement efforts, and train team members as needed, ensuring accurate project cost reporting