Cost Analyst

Cost Analyst

Location: Madison, Wisconsin (Partial Remote)
Employment Type: Contract

Role Overview

We are seeking a Cost Analyst responsible for the implementation and execution of project controls for strategic construction projects. This role manages the scheduling and cost functions from development through close-out, including progress measurement, cost forecasting, and invoice reviews. The position is largely remote, requiring the ability to work independently, with occasional visits to the office and job sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain a detailed project estimate and ongoing forecast.
• Perform monthly accruals and contribute to journal entries.
• Interface with project teams, corporate accounting, and finance on all project execution items.
• Act as the subject matter expert on project controls and contractual terms.
• Perform detailed schedule reviews and analysis to monitor compliance and progress.
• Advise the project team on performance concerns and recommend solutions.
• Interface with vendors, contractors, and suppliers to ensure data accuracy.
• Provide guidance on the use of the company's Document Management System (Unifier).

Required Qualifications

Education: A Bachelor's Degree with an emphasis in business, technical, engineering, construction, project management, or a related area is required.

Experience: A minimum of 10 years of work experience is required. This must include familiarity with forecasting, accruals, journal entries, utility accounting practices, and earned value.

Technical Skills: The ability to work independently is required as the position is largely remote.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least five years of utility experience.
• Experience in power generation or processing plants.
• Familiarity with Primavera P6.
• Experience with Unifier.
• Located within 60 miles of Madison, WI.

Compensation & Benefits

A pay rate of $40.00 to $60.00 per hour is offered for this position.

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