Project Cost Control Analyst

Summary

The Project Cost Control Analyst supports the billing function within the Project Cost Controls group by assisting with high‑volume monthly invoicing, ensuring accuracy, and helping the team meet the department’s 14‑day turnaround requirement.

Responsibilities include preparing invoices in SAP, performing routine account and system reconciliations, maintaining organized billing records, and assisting in resolving discrepancies for internal and external stakeholders. The position also contributes to monthly performance reporting, budget tracking, and data organization using Excel, while maintaining up‑to‑date client billing records, payment histories, and project hour tracking. #LI-AE1 #LI-Hybrid

Responsibilities

• Participate in development of work breakdown structures based on approved estimates to initiate and update projects funding authorizations.
• Develop and update project cash flow reports, variance reports and monthly accrual reports.
• Assist Project Owners with cost information in preparation of Trustee Items, and development of the itemized pricing section for bid specification.
• Act as the point of contact for project teams for all matters regarding project financials.
• Ensure that the team is following best practices for project cost management.
• Interface and coordinate with stakeholders, both internal and external, on all cost information.
• Maintain department procedures
• Monitor and verify project invoices, partial estimates and ensure accurate and timely payments.
• Assist in processing Additional Work Authorization Change Orders, Claims, etc.
• Coordinate cost updates with project schedules for monitoring the progress of the project and analyzing the effects schedule change has on project cash flow and milestone dates.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ample experience using Microsoft Office tools such as Excel, Word, Outlook, Project experience is preferred.
• Ability to provide all cost control support for assigned projects with minimum supervision.
• Must be aware of cost management principles and fundamentals, and is responsible for keeping up with changes and advancements in the industry.
• Excellent interpersonal and time management skills.
• Ability to focus on the results of data and data analysis.
• Ability to communicate complex data and processes to stakeholders who may be less familiar.
• Strong project cost control skills.
  
  
  

Education, Experience and Certifications

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Minimum 3 years of related work experience.
• Significant experience managing projects or conducting project analysis, preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Up to 30% travel primarily within NY State; to NYPA facilities.
• Ability to travel to NYPA facilities to support construction activities and to monitor equipment installations and commissioning for length of time needed.

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The New York Power Authority is committed to providing fair, competitive, and market-informed compensation. The estimated salary range for this position is: $81,000 - $111,100. The salary offered will be determined based on the successful candidates’ relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

The New York Power Authority and Canal Corporation believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents and veterans to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, NYPA/Canals is committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect communities across New York and enthusiastically serve them. We proudly celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race/color, creed/religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, age, disability, military status, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy and related conditions, familial/marital status, domestic violence victim status, predisposing genetic characteristics, arrest/criminal conviction record or any other category protected by law.




NYPA/Canals will also provide reasonable accommodations during the hiring process related to candidates’ disabilities, pregnancy-related conditions, religious observances/practices and/or domestic violence concerns. To request an accommodation, please email View email address on us.fitly.work.