Project Cost Analyst

Under the general direction of the Project Controls Manager, this role serves as a liaison between engineering, real estate, vegetation management, procurement, and construction to support the timely and budget-conscious completion of transmission and substation projects. Responsibilities include:

Primary Focus: Completion Report Process

Analyze material, labor, overhead, and other charges against projects.

Create and enter reports into the system for review and approval before asset unitization.

Additional Responsibilities:

Forecast & Budget

Assist in the review process with transmission and substation stakeholders.

Assist in budget development.

Outlook

Track monthly progress and perform variance analysis by project.

Provide monthly Capex and O&M reports to project stakeholders.

Cost Estimation

Develop project cost estimates in collaboration with engineering.

Conduct post-construction cost variance reviews.

Maintain cost estimate summaries.

Work Requests

Initiate work requests and provide timely in-service and completion reporting.

Handle journal entries.

Schedules

Assist with schedule development and update weekly progress.

Ad Hoc Reporting

Support Southwest Power Pool, regulatory, and data requests.

Additional duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Requirements:

A bachelor’s degree in business or a related field, with relevant experience.

General finance experience and proficiency in spreadsheet and word processing software applications.

Experience in transmission and substation assets is preferred.

Ability to work independently, process diverse information, and communicate effectively with management and stakeholders.

Experience with Microsoft Project is preferred.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Required:

A strong working knowledge of the job types and assets being managed and constructed.

A solid understanding of work and business processes related to budgeting transmission and substation work.

General understanding of financial reporting and the ability to assimilate information for reports.

Ability to work independently, resolve issues with analytical thinking, and use problem-solving skills.

Strong administrative and technical abilities to manage large volumes of data, handle multiple priorities, and manage projects.

Proficiency with personal computer applications, including knowledge of transmission and substation work and financial system applications, is preferred.

Proficient in Windows, databases, and spreadsheets.

Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly to other workgroups.

Effective team collaboration and relationship-building skills with customers and work groups.

Strong interpersonal skills, self-motivation, and organizational abilities.