Senior Analyst - Cost Control

Senior Analyst – Cost Control Location: East Hartford, CT Reports to: Supervisor, Cost Control Work Type: Office Salary: $96,000 – $110,000 plus up to 16% bonus Benefits Competitive benefits and growth opportunities Generous performance‑based bonuses 12% 401(k) match Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance Tuition reimbursement Professional development and clear career advancement pathways Job Summary The Senior Analyst – Cost Control within the Gas Construction Design & Delivery team is responsible for providing financial and analytical support to ensure effective cost control and budget management across gas construction projects. This role collaborates with project managers, engineering teams, and finance departments to monitor expenditures, forecast costs, and support strategic decision‑making. Key Responsibilities Receive and process completed inspections. Address inspectors' questions and concerns. Manage restoration billing processes from beginning to end with a high urgency on timeliness and accuracy. Develop bid packages and prepare purchase requisitions. Identify and solve complex and unusual assignments that may arise out of the typical process. Reconcile contractor invoices efficiently and timely, ensuring accurate billing based on contracts. Resolve contractor or customer complaints. Monitor and track project costs across gas construction design and delivery programs. Develop and maintain cost forecasts, variance analyses, and budget reports. Support the preparation of capital and operational budgets for gas infrastructure projects. Analyze cost trends and identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements. Collaborate with engineering, procurement, and finance teams to ensure accurate cost reporting. Maintain documentation for audits, compliance, and regulatory reporting. Support continuous improvement initiatives in cost control processes and tools. Plan, develop, and create work schedules to initiate restoration activities on customer properties. Collaborate with Project Managers and Cost Controllers to execute construction project schedules while ensuring cost control processes are met. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Engineering, or a related field. 6+ years of experience in cost analysis, financial planning, or project support. Professional certification such as CMA, PMP, or equivalent is a plus. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Preferred Qualifications Strong proficiency in Excel and financial reporting tools. Knowledge of capital budgeting, cost control, and utility infrastructure projects. Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively in a cross‑functional team environment. Experience in gas utility or energy sector projects. Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle). Experience with project management software (e.g., Primavera, MS Project). Equal Employment Opportunity Statement At Avangrid we provide fair and equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Accommodations for Applicants with Disabilities If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who is unable to use our online tool to search for or to apply for jobs, you may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting our People and Organization department at View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr CONNECTICUT NATURAL GAS CORPORATION