Project Cost Analyst

Post Date

Mar 08, 2023

Location

New Albany,
Ohio

ZIP/Postal Code

43054
US
Jun 24, 2024 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract,Perm Possible

Category

Accounting / Finance

Req #

COL-608464

Pay Rate

$34 - $51 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

This position is a hybrid designation with in office days being Monday and Tuesday in New Albany, OH. Candidate must be analytical, self starter, and have good communication skills as well as be a good fit for culture in this team environment.

Two days a week will be required on location and the remaining three days will be remote. Candidates would be required to live in Columbus, OH or surrounding areas. Relocation candidates are not desired



Coordinates project cost analysis and controls for team activities supporting the Project Managers (PMs), or other staff, including overseeing cost reporting for multiple projects and monitoring project budgets to assure accurate depiction of project cost on large and complex projects under minimal supervision. Input of budgets within the company corporate systems, providing ongoing forecast updates and variance analysis, input and tracking of key performance indicators (KPIs), and working collaboratively with project teams to implement best practices throughout the project lifecycle. Provides communication and develops partnerships with internal and external customers. Develop/conduct training, lead continuous process improvement efforts and develop tools and processes utilized. Might also be responsible for creation of work orders and having direct interface in coordinating with external contractors and vendors to integrate these parties into the overall project budget and schedule.

Required Skills & Experience

- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college in Accounting, Finance, Business, Construction Management, Engineering, Technology, or Project Management, or related field plus four (4) years' qualified experience. Associate's degree, six (6) years' qualified experience

- Experience working on cost tracking analysis, forecasting and project budgets. Strong analytical skills a must.

- Proficient in use of computer and MS Office products including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint. Excellent oral and written communication skills along with a professional demeanor and commitment to customer service and teamwork.

- Experience should be in design, operations, planning, project management, cost tracking analysis, forecasting, project budgets, working with accounting principles

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

- Includes utility specific operations knowledge/experience with a good working knowledge of work processes and procedures.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.