Estimator Permanent

Senior Cost Analyst For Capital Projects
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.
As a Senior Cost Analyst for Capital Projects, you will apply your technical and analytical expertise to support project teams and clients through cost forecasting, budget management, earned value analysis, and project performance monitoring across large-scale utility and infrastructure projects, including Nuclear Power programs. 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
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
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
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
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including complex formulas, pivots, lookups, dashboards, and reporting tools
• Experience using financial systems, databases, and reporting platforms

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
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage
Strong project backlog and long-term growth potential
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
Sector Construction Sub Sector Construction Planning Industry Public Sector Location Pittsburgh Contract Type Permanent Consultant name Cullen Sheridan Job Reference JN-052026-7027922 Job Nature Hybrid working