Project Cost Analyst
Embark Recruiting Solutions
Title: Project Cost Analyst
Location: Columbus, OH
• Support Project Managers with budget development, forecasting, variance analysis, and cost controls across multiple capital projects
• Prepare cash flow forecasts, spend plans, estimate-vs-actual reporting, and cost trend analysis
• Maintain project budgets within enterprise cost and financial systems
• Develop and manage time-phased baseline budgets and project breakdown structures
• Track and report KPIs, earned value metrics, and measurable project cost outcomes
• Coordinate project meetings and support documentation, planning, and cost governance
• Create, manage, and close project work orders
• Partner with contractors and vendors to integrate external costs into project budgets and schedules
• Support contracting workflows, bid cost analysis, requisitions, and financial documentation
• Assist with SOX controls, UVL analysis, capital planning, annual budgets, and five-year forecasts
• Maintain accurate project records and ensure adherence to governance standards
• Mentor junior team members and support best practices within the cost controls workstream
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, tools optimization, and reporting enhancements
• Support broader environmental stewardship, service delivery, and operational performance initiatives Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Construction Management, Engineering, Technology, Project Management, Finance, or related field with 1+ year of relevant experience OR
• Associate's degree in a related field with 3+ years of relevant experience
• Strong hands-on experience in forecasting, budgeting, cost analysis, and variance reporting
• Experience with project budgets, cash flow forecasting, and accounting principles
• Experience supporting capital projects, infrastructure programs, or construction-related budgets
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office proficiency
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder partnership skills
• High attention to detail and strong organizational abilities
• Must be a local candidate in Columbus or New Albany, Ohio
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship Preferred Qualifications
• Experience in competitive transmission, utility, infrastructure, EPC, or capital construction environments
• Exposure to earned value management (EVM), project controls, KPI dashboards, and schedule integration
• Experience with SOX, UVLs, work orders, capital requisitions, and long-range planning
• Familiarity with ERP, enterprise cost systems, or corporate accounting platforms
• Experience working directly with vendors, contractors, and procurement teams
• Prior exposure to FERC 1000, transmission bids, grid modernization, or large utility capital programs
• Experience mentoring junior analysts or supporting team process improvements
Vacancy posted 2 days ago
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