Cost Analyst II

Overview

Analyzes and forecasts project costs, manages budgets, and supports financial controls.

Key Responsibilities

• cost planning
• cost forecasting
• funding management
• cost variance
• unifier change
• project closeout

Tasks

-Input data into various programs and prepare various cost and forecasting reports. -Cost Plan Development and Analysis. -Assess and report on project performance using established industry standards. -Manage project funding orders and ensure all required documentation is entered and/or correct in tracking documentation systems. -Communicate project risks related to costs to key stakeholders. -Analyze and validate unauthorized costs to projects and report to Project Managers and Supervision. -Assist Project Managers in preparing funding requests to gain project authorization. -Ensure that responses to project budget reflect accurate and current project cost information and stakeholders are in concurrence. -Use the cost and schedule plan to determine if project objectives are achievable. -Maintain written and electronic project documentation and records for required aspects of the project: Maintain project files in accordance with established guidelines and requirements. -Analyze and trend cost variances by comparing the current cost plan against the actual cost to date. -Maintain scope change, contingency release, change order, and journal entry logs. -Verify that project cost and schedule milestones were/were not attained and provide input to identify future process or business improvements and work with responsible parties to implement. -Create, maintain, and update monthly forecast budgets. -May provide special reports for supervisor or manager upon request. -Assist Project Managers in gaining funding changes to projects through the Unifier change control system. -Assist in the closeout process of a project with other departments. Work closely with Project Management to determine required deliverables and expected dates to achieve closeout. -Forecast costs to complete on projects and maintain reports with accuracy.

Requirements

• cost engineering
• advanced excel
• bachelor’s
• cost engineer
• construction cost
• communication

What You Bring

-Experience with Cost Engineering software tools. -Ability to multi-task and effectively prioritize conflicting deliverables. -Ability to move freely for up to 8 hours per day. -5-7 years as a Cost Engineer or relevant Project Controls experience. -Ability to work both independently and in a team environment. -Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. -Ability to pick up and drive tasks to completion under minimal supervision where required. -Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting or relevant degree in Construction Management, Project Management, etc. -Mathematical skills. -Accounting/budgeting knowledge. -Cost experience associated with construction operations experience. -Ability to sit/stand for up to 8 hours per day. -Advanced Excel and financial modeling abilities.

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About E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc.

-Founded with a vision to provide innovative engineering solutions, E2 Consulting Engineers quickly established itself as a leader in infrastructure development. -Over the years, the company has built a reputation for its expertise in energy, water resources, and utility management. -E2 Consulting has worked on high-profile projects, including complex water treatment plants and energy-efficient infrastructure systems. -The company thrives on taking on large-scale, multidisciplinary projects that address critical infrastructure needs across diverse sectors. -With a focus on providing practical and sustainable solutions, E2 Consulting Engineers remains dedicated to shaping the future of engineering design and construction.

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Security Clearance

-background checks and drug testing required after offer -fit‑for‑duty physical examination may be required -drug screens include amphetamines, cocaine metabolites, marijuana metabolites, opiates, pcp -medical marijuana not permitted for federal contractor positions