Cost Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary

We are looking for an experienced Project Controls Analyst to support Engineering Project Managers overseeing complex capital programs valued at $500 million and above. This position will serve as a key financial and reporting partner, helping project teams monitor costs, maintain accurate forecasts, and communicate project performance. The ideal candidate is analytical, adaptable, and comfortable working with multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced project environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial and project controls support throughout the lifecycle of major capital projects.
• Monitor budgets, commitments, actual spending, forecasts, accruals, and cash flow.
• Analyze the financial impact of scope adjustments, contract changes, cost escalation, contingency usage, trends, and fee structures.
• Review and process project approvals, invoice coding, retainage, reclassifications, and other cost-related transactions.
• Support contract and work authorization documentation while ensuring project records remain complete and accurate.
• Develop monthly forecasts, quarterly accruals, project performance metrics, and leadership reporting.
• Build and maintain Excel-based reports using pivot tables, lookup functions, data analysis, and large datasets.
• Partner with Project Managers, fellow analysts, and other internal teams to identify and resolve cost or reporting discrepancies.
• Respond to changing priorities and complete ad hoc analysis as project needs evolve.

Qualifications

• Ideally 5–10 years of experience in project controls, cost analysis, financial analysis, or a related position; candidates with 2–5 years of strong, directly relevant experience may also be considered.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Construction Management, or a related discipline; equivalent professional experience may be accepted.
• Advanced Excel capabilities, including pivot tables, lookup functions, data manipulation, and large-dataset reporting.
• Experience working with financial applications, cost-management tools, or project approval systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the confidence to question assumptions, identify concerns, and provide well-supported recommendations.
• High attention to detail and the ability to manage competing deadlines.

Preferred Experience

• Background supporting pipeline, transportation, energy, or other asset-intensive projects.
• Working knowledge of SAP.
• Experience with major capital programs involving joint ventures or multiple stakeholder groups.

Pay: $35 - $50 an hour

This position may be eligible for health, dental, vision, and 401(k) 

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.

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