Project Portfolio-Cost Analyst

Description

• Manage all competing priorities as part of the assigned project.
• Facilitate forecasting/planning meetings.
• Review invoicing for accuracy based on contractual constraints on a project-by-project basis.
• Conduct budget status reviews, committed cost analysis, PO status, change order status, and act as an auditing function to ensure all budget variances are reviewed in a timely manner to avoid project cost overruns.
• Develop communications and reporting networks for data gathering, review, analysis and presentation of recommendations to ensure project remains on schedule and within budget.
• Generate reports in order to update the PM team concerning progress curves and updated monthly spend forecasts.
• Develop, implement, and maintain cost control measures, reports, cash flows and forecasts on specific Projects and Programs.
• Serve as point of contact for project control related inquires.
• Managing integrated data on multiple platforms.
• Generate purchase order information for processing and tracking.
• Research unexpected items and resolve inaccuracies.
• Occasional overnight travel may be required
• Gather, retain, and properly store of supporting documentation regarding the receipt of materials on projects.
• Facilitate Administrative Closeout procedure to formally closeout projects
• Ensure budget tracking against purchase orders or subcontracts.
• Develop and maintain overall project plan for assigned work areas and back up support as needed.
• Maintain a high regard for personal safety, for the safety of company assets and employees, and the general public.
• Support development and implementation of robust change control processes directly tied to delegation of authority to ensure compliance with all company and industry standards.
• Prepare, submit, and track bills for payment.
• Provide detailed and management level cost reports for assigned area to include open commitments, forecasts, contingencies, and line-item variance analysis to the project budget and prior forecast versions.
• Maintain regular, dependable attendance and a consistently high level of performance.
• Provide project control support to the Project Management (PM) team which may include cost control and reporting, invoice tracking, account reconciliation, purchase order/work directive analysis, and project status reports as needed.

Requirements

• The employee is regularly required to use hands to type, touch, handle, or feel. The employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Knowledge of natural gas and crude oil terminology.
• Must be able to work with a team, take direction from management, adhere to required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules.
• Basic understating of risk management tools R, Y,G, chart, etc.
• Must possess general understanding of how corporate policies, procedures, practices and processes relate to the Gas/Oil Pipeline business segment, associated business units, and internal and external customers.
• Sitting; standing; walking or moving throughout facility; driving; talking; seeing (specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus); hearing; feeling; bending or stooping; squatting or crouching; reaching; kneeling; pushing; pulling; lifting up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to organize and prioritize daily work.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or a related discipline.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers (for travel).
• Advanced office equipment skills (phone, fax, printer/copier, files and organizational skills, etc.).
• Must be process oriented and able to maintain multiple tasks.
• The successful candidate will be required to clear a drug screen and a complete background check, including credit report for certain positions, after an offer has been extended and prior to being employed.
• Good basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, decimals, fractions, etc.).
• A minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of direct work experience in project control or financial analysis may be considered as a substitute for a degree.
• Intermediate proficiency level in MS Office applications that may include but are not limited to Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook. Sharepoint, Microsoft Teams, Oracle.
• Knowledge of FERC Standards of Conduct (Order 497).
• Understand the overall basic terminology of a project’s principle practices and concepts, project cost forecasting and budgets.
• Intermediate to advanced MS Excel skills including formatting, formulas, ad hoc reporting including pivot tables, etc.
• Ability to successfully perform multiple tasks with strict deadlines.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Must be able to perform all essential and marginal functions of the job.
• Advanced degree from an accredited institution in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or a related discipline.
• Must be able to understand the needs of the Project Manager and business unit(s) for which development work is being performed.
• Familiarity of the Oracle ERP system, and specifically the Projects module
• May be required to carry a cell phone and be available to respond during working and non-working hours.
• Proficiency in Primavera, Microsoft project, or similar scheduling software.
• Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time.
• Speak clearly, both in person and by telephone, using a high level of verbal skills and listen carefully.

Benefits

• 401(k) with up to a 6% match that vests immediately plus an employer discretionary contribution of up to 4%
• Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests
• Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Wellness Programs and Mental Health Resources
• Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
• Vacation, sick days, paid caregiver leave, volunteer and bereavement paid time off
• Company vehicle (if applicable)
• Annual discretionary bonus
• Infertility Coverage
• Parental Leave
• Minimal safety hazards; general office working conditions.
• Employer-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
• Company-paid holidays and floating holidays
• Identity theft protection
• Industry competitive pay
• Health insurance package options that include Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• Employee discounts; vehicles, tires, cellular plans, and more
• Networking and employee engagement events

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance