Lead Cost Analyst

Overview

Manage budgeting, forecasting, and cost performance for capital infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

• project controls
• cost forecasting
• variance analysis
• budget development
• data reporting
• month‑end closing

Tasks

-Implement project controls tools and methodology -Develop project forecasts, utilizing estimates, schedules, purchase order open commitments, and inputs from project stakeholders. Review, explain basis for, and adjust project forecasts directly with Project Managers. -Monitor and analyze actual project costs, calculate variances between actual and forecasted costs, and gather information to document variance explanations. -Interface regularly with project management to support monitoring cost performance -Support the establishment of project original and approved budgets -Work with project stakeholders to establish cost baselines -Analyze data and build reports to support project monitoring and decision making -Assemble supporting documentation to meet project team and client requests/needs -Support the month end closing and phase gate processes, coordination, productions, management, reporting and analysis of cost information

Requirements

• ms excel
• powerbi
• sap
• aace ccp
• project controls
• 10+ years

What You Bring

-Familiarity with the practical application of project controls -FSA & HSA -Related internship, co-op, or work experience, which includes project controls, project planning, project scheduling, and earned value performance, preferably within the power industry -Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to interact and multitask with project team members, clients, and vendors of varying position levels. -ii.) Working towards AACE CCP, CEP, PSP, PRMP, EVP, or PMI Equivalent -There is the potential for you to travel to client office for project coordination meetings -Computer Skills: Working knowledge in MS Office tools, with emphasis on the advanced use of MS Excel and/or PowerBI in creating detailed, interactive spreadsheets, workbooks, and databases. -Post-secondary graduate -Working knowledge in SAP -10+ years of project experience -Experience with Accrual based project execution. -i.) AACE CCT, or PMI Equivalent -iii.) In lieu of Professional Designation (i. or ii.) above, has completed equivalent training -Or in lieu of i.), ii.) or iii.) above, has successfully passed designated proficiency testing

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Benefits

-Life & Accident Insurance -Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision -Employee Discount Program -Paid Bereavement Leave -Merit Scholarship Program -Paid Holidays -Flexible Work Arrangements -Corporate Charitable Giving Program -Disability Coverage -Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST) -Employee Assistance Program (EAP) -Back-Up Daycare -Tuition Assistance -Pre-Tax Commuter Account -Paid Parental Leave -First Professional Licensure Bonus -Paid Vacation -Employee Referral Bonus

About Sargent & Lundy

-The company specializes in providing innovative solutions across the energy and industrial sectors. -With a rich legacy, Sargent & Lundy has delivered high-impact projects for utilities, government entities, and large industrial clients. -Notable projects include power plants, renewable energy installations, and water treatment facilities. -The firm is recognized for its expertise in energy transition solutions, especially in nuclear, solar, and wind sectors. -Their global reach includes both large-scale infrastructure projects and localized service offerings tailored to specific industries. -Sargent & Lundy thrives on providing full-service capabilities, from design and planning to construction and operations. -The company’s engineering prowess is often highlighted by its deep involvement in complex energy systems and environmental solutions.

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