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Project Cost Analyst OR Sr Project Cost Analyst
This position is designated as hybrid work. Three days a week will be required on location and the remaining two days will be remote. Candidates would be required to live in Columbus, OH or surrounding areas. Relocation candidates are not permitted.
Hours M-F 8-5, possibility of OT with permission.
Travel 5-10% would consist of an occasional day trip to a job site with a PM.
Coordinates project cost analysis and controls for team activities supporting the Project Managers (PMs), or other staff, including overseeing cost reporting for multiple projects and monitoring project budgets to assure accurate depiction of project cost on large and complex projects under minimal supervision. Input of budgets within the COMPANY systems, providing ongoing forecast updates and variance analysis, input and tracking of key performance indicators (KPIs), and working collaboratively with project teams to implement best practices throughout the project lifecycle. Provides communication and develops partnerships with internal and external customers.
Qualified Experience:
Includes utility specific operations knowledge/experience with a good working knowledge of work processes and procedures.
Experience should be in planning, project management, cost tracking analysis, forecasting, project budgets, working with accounting principles.
Prefers Bachelor degree. Hybrid schedule: 3 days in office New Albany, OH (2 days remote work)
Essential Job Functions & Tasks:
1. Coordinate project meetings and work activities. Support the PM in the preparation and updating of project documentation and planning.
2. Prepare forecasts of project spending and cash flows, budget variance monitoring, cost tracking/analysis. Provide analysis and verification for Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) activities and assist with providing input to annual budget, capital forecasts, five-year plan and improvement requisitions. Perform estimate vs. actuals analysis.
3. Collaborate with Project Management (PM), and other vested parties to perform variance reporting and/or establish original baseline budgets that are time-phased with dates from the system schedule. Create project breakdown structures.
4. Perform some departmental organizational functions to ensure the smooth operation of project functions. This includes tracking, analyzing, and submitting verifying information for unvouchered liabilities, keeping project system records current and complete, and coordinating the work order process related to a project from creation of the work order through in-servicing and closing.
5. Assist in the construction contracting process..
Skills required:
Proficient in use of computer and MS Office products including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint. Excellent oral and written communication skills along with a professional demeanor and commitment to customer service and teamwork. Experience working on cost tracking analysis, forecasting and project budgets. Strong analytical skills a must.
Project Cost Analyst: $39.00
Education: With a qualified Bachelor's degree, one (1) year of qualified experience; with a qualified Associate's degree, three (3) years' qualified experience.
Project Cost Analyst Sr: $46.00
Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college in Accounting, Finance, Business, Construction Management, or Project Management, or related field plus four (4) years' qualified experience. Associate's degree, six (6) years' qualified experience
Qualified Experience:
Includes utility specific operations knowledge/experience with a good working knowledge of work processes and procedures. Experience should be in design, operations, planning, project management, cost tracking analysis, forecasting, project budgets, working with accounting principles
Additional Requirements:
1. Demonstrate ability to manage time effectively and efficiently and demonstrate organizational and planning skills, as well an aptitude for accuracy, attention to detail and ability to achieve goals
2. Demonstrates an advanced level of technical knowledge related problem solving, forecasting, writing and verbal communication.
3. Proficient in use of computer and MS Office products including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
4. Team player with ability to work and collaborate well with others whilst having the ability to function independently, as well.
5. Some travel, including overnight, may be required.
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