Cost Manager

An electric utility client is looking for a Project Controls Analyst who will Develop and maintain project budgets/baselines, short- and long-term forecasts, and expenditure plans for electrical substation projects. Position: Project Controls Analyst Pay Rate: $49.66/hr. on W2 Duration: 18 months or longer Schedule: 1st shift, M-F, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM RESPONSIBILITIES Develop and maintain project budgets/baselines, short- and long-term forecasts, and expenditure plans for electrical substation projects. Develop routine and complex reports to assist in cost monitoring and management. Oversee the creation of detailed reports to help Project Managers and partners monitor and forecast costs, including budgets, actuals and commitments. Assist in reviewing and reporting on cost over/underruns versus approved budget/forecast. Conduct cost assessments and provide variance explanations for changes in project scope, materials, schedule. Update change management tool based on impact analysis QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s Degree Advanced Excel skills, knowledge of PowerBI, Microsoft 365 applications, (Work, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint). Prior experience in forecasting, budgeting and financial reporting. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS Prior experience in cost controls with a utility or construction management. About our client Our client is one of the largest electric utilities and a longtime leader in renewable energy and energy efficiency in the United States providing electricity for much of Southern California. Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr