Cost Analyst

We are seeking a Cost Analyst to support project cost reporting and progress measurement for engineering and procurement projects. This position is based on our Ferndale, WA office Tuesday-Thursday with the option to work remotely on Monday and Friday. This role is ideal for someone early in their career who is looking to develop strong project controls and cost management skills. The Cost Analyst will assist with cost reporting, forecasting, accrual and cash flow tracking. You will work as part of a project team, supporting the Project Managers, to help ensure projects stay on budget and the program meets the KPIs. Compensation: $60,000 – 80,000 *anticipated annual salary may vary based on skills, experience, qualifications and internal peer equity. The pay range listed for this position is based on the anticipated base compensation at the time of the posting. Work Arrangement: Hybrid, in local Ferndale office Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday with the option to work remotely on Monday and Friday. Move Forward with Eichleay Eichleay is a dynamic organization with over 150 years of experience in delivering project management and engineering solutions across various industries, including energy and chemicals, power generation, life sciences, mining, and food and beverage. We are committed to innovation, excellence, and building long-lasting relationships with our clients. Key Responsibilities: Review and monitor project management reports pertaining to budget, productivity, manpower, schedule and man-hours on all projects. This includes tracking contracts and change orders during engineering, procurement and construction. Assists Project Managers in preparation of monthly project control reports, as well as monitors and reviews operational reports prepared by the project concerning cost, schedule, progress, budget, forecast, manpower, and quantities. Reports significant trends or variances to Project Managers. Participates in meetings, drafts reports or reviews work of others as related to project cost and progress measurement and performance. Provides periodic summary reports, graphs, progress and manpower projections. Prepares comparisons and evaluations associated with project estimates, forecasts, cost trends and schedules pertaining to budgets, productivity, and manpower loadings. Prepares monthly forecasts, reviews with Project Managers and enters into project management ERP. Drafts bimonthly project review presentations for leadership meetings. Requires general review by more senior staff on many aspects of work. Job Requirements: Experience: 2+ years as cost analyst Technical Competence: Must have strong skills in Excel based cost reporting or other cost management software and Microsoft Suite. Must be able to process and comprehend project breakdown structures, cost and schedule impacts, client impacts, and to make recommendations about project cash flow, performance and forecasting to project stakeholders understand health and risks of the project. Collaboration: Ability to form and foster collaborative relationships within Eichleay and with clients and partners. Industry Requirements: This role will require all or some of the following requirements at time of hire or during employment HHFT Safety Training and current card or ability to obtain. Client Safety Training and current badge or ability to obtain. TWIC Certification and current card or ability to obtain. TWIC card must be obtained prior to start date or start date may need to be adjusted. Background screening including previous employment, education, criminal history, and driving record verification. Participation in random drug and alcohol programs. Work Environment and Physical Demands: The characteristics described below are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing duties of this job, you would occasionally be required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop or kneel, talk and hear (this includes being able to hear and talk on site based communication equipment), distinguish between various colors, be able to hear safety tones/notifications, and use fingers and hands to feel objects, tools, temperature or controls. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, depth perceptions, and the ability to adjust focus. Overtime may be necessary as workload dictates. This may include weekdays and weekends. Job duties will be performed at a client site, production facility or industrial/construction job site. Conditions and/or schedule may vary, but the conditions listed above will generally apply. Candidates will be required to follow our clients' site-based rules and protocols regarding infectious diseases. All opportunities with Eichleay will require authorization to work in the US without the need for sponsorship. Positions will require in-person interactions and may require working on site in an office or field environment. This position is subject to federally mandated drug/alcohol testing. Candidates applying to Eichleay must have the ability to be badged and maintain a badge as a safety sensitive position and/or within the Building and Construction trade for process safety management governed facilities. This will require in-depth drug screening for all positions. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breast-feeding and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability (including medical condition), military or veteran status, political preference, marital status, citizenship, genetic information or other status protected by law or regulation. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. 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