Senior Cost Analyst

Senior Project Controls Manager

Step into a senior-level role with a major EPC firm supporting capital projects.

Join a nationally recognized EPC firm with a strong backlog of projects.

This role involves interfacing directly with project management, client leadership, engineering, construction, scheduling, and project controls teams to ensure accurate project financial tracking and reporting throughout the project lifecycle. Using a variety of industry and proprietary software tools, including Primavera P6, SAP, and advanced Excel reporting tools, you will perform the following responsibilities:

• Implement project controls tools, cost management methodologies, and reporting processes
• Develop, maintain, and monitor project budgets, forecasts, and cost reports
• Track project expenditures, commitments, accruals, and earned value performance metrics
• Analyze project financial performance and identify cost trends, risks, and variances
• Support forecasting efforts and provide corrective action recommendations when required
• Partner with project schedulers to develop integrated cost and schedule performance reporting
• Assist with contingency management and risk analysis activities
• Provide regular project updates and communicate deviations from approved project baselines
• Support month-end closing activities and project phase gate reviews
• Produce cash flow forecasts, earned value reports, and executive-level cost summaries
• Assemble supporting documentation for project teams and client reporting needs
• Analyze large datasets and build reports to support project monitoring and decision making
• Interface regularly with project management to support project performance and financial health
• Ensure standardized file structures and reporting documentation are maintained
• Support client meetings, project reviews, and coordination efforts as needed
• Potential travel to client offices or project sites for coordination meetings and project support

Essential skills and experience:

• Experience supporting project controls and cost management functions on large capital projects
• Strong proficiency in cost forecasting, budgeting, earned value management (EVM), and variance analysis
• Familiarity with Primavera P6 and integrated project controls environments
• 7+ years of project controls, cost analysis, or capital project experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interface with project teams, clients, and vendors
• Strong analytical mindset with high attention to detail and problem-solving capabilities
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including complex formulas, pivots, lookups, dashboards, and reporting tools
• Experience using financial systems, databases, and reporting platforms

Valued but not required skills and experience:

• Experience supporting utility, power delivery, nuclear, or infrastructure projects
• Knowledge of earned value management systems and project performance metrics
• SAP, Power BI, Tableau, or other reporting/dashboard experience
• AACE certifications such as CCP, CEP, EVP, PSP, or PMI equivalent certifications
• Experience supporting EPC or utility client environments

Competitive salary ranging from $135,000 to $165,000 USD annually

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage

Opportunities for professional growth and advancement within the organization

Support large-scale grid modernization and utility infrastructure programs

Strong project backlog and long-term growth potential

Collaborative and technically focused environment

Competitive compensation package with bonus potential

Comprehensive retirement and benefits offerings

Flexible work environment depending on project needs

Career advancement opportunities into senior project controls, management, and leadership paths

Job summary

Sector: Construction

Sub Sector: Construction Planning

Industry: Public Sector

Where: Phoenix

Contract Type: Permanent

Consultant name: Cullen Sheridan

Job Reference: JN-052026-7027926

Job Nature: Hybrid working