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Qualus lists this Cost Analyst opportunity in shenandoah, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Position Overview
nPower Your Future with Qualus in our Program Management department as a Cost Analyst. As a Cost Analyst you will be responsible for assembling and providing information to Project Managers and Operations Management within their assigned Business Units regarding project current costs, commitments, and forecasts according to strict deadlines. This includes coordinating responses from field/operations personnel and gathering information from internal accounting systems, assembling accurate reporting workbooks, and interpreting data to predict project productivity trends. Time management, multi-tasking and a strong adherence to deadlines are essential to the position.
nResponsibilities
nnnDevelop, maintain, and review cost forecasts, accruals, and budgets throughout project lifecycle.
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nnCompile and analyze actual job cost data from accounting systems (Vista and VMS) and prepare forecasting workbooks.
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nnCollaborate with Project Managers to review change orders, verify committed costs, and support scope change requests.
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nnAssist in project budget setup and earned value structure development at project initiation.
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nnEffective, clear & timely communication of data and trends to Project/Operations Management.
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nnSupport the Stage Gate Process by performing rigorous evaluations of project development and control deliverables.
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nnConducts analysis, optimization, and reporting on assigned projects, including evaluating risk, cost, and schedule performance against multi-year budget plans
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nnUtilize industry standard KPIs and metrics for project cost analysis such as CPI and EAC
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nnIdentifies and documents cost variances and recommend mitigation strategies to address potential impacts.
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nnTravel minimally on an as-needed basis.
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n nMinimum Qualifications
nnn7+ years of project controls experience, including cash flow forecasting and analysis
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nnExperience working both independently and, in a team, environment.
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nnCan conform to shifting priorities due to demands and timeline changes.
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nnStrong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
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nnPossess excellent communication skills to effectively interface
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nnAbility to effectively communicate with internal, client, and regulatory counterparts.
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nnStrong computer skills.
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nnWillingness to learn and operate client provided programs and systems.
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nnReasoning Development: Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form; strong problem-solving skills.
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nnMathematical Development: Ability to perform computations involving electrical power.
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nnAbility to effectively manage multiple priorities and properly identify issues requiring immediate attention from those that are less urgent. Develop project plans, orders resources and materials, holds job kick off meetings, and identify changes in work scopes.
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nnAbility to examine information, facts, and data, and draw logical conclusions from available information. Perform well under pressure and act prudently concerning the safety of others.
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nnEducation: Bachelors degree required; preferred disciplines accounting, business administration
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nnExperience: Minimum of seven years' Project Controls experience building and maintaining cost reports for large programs and projects.
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nnSpecialized Knowledge, Certifications and Licenses:Proficient in SAP, Microsoft Word & Excel; create clearly written communications.
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nBenefits & Compensation
nQualus offers a competitive benefits package for eligible employees, which may include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage, Retirement Savings Plans (including employer matching where applicable), Flexible Spending and/or Health Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, and Company Holidays. Benefits offerings may vary based on position, work location, and eligibility requirements.
nThe compensation range for this position is provided in accordance with applicable laws and market practices. The final base salary offered may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, internal equity, performance, and business needs. Compensation ranges are subject to change at the Company's discretion and as permitted by applicable law.
nCompany Overview
nQualus is a leading pure-play power solutions firm and innovator at the forefront of power infrastructure transformation, with differentiated capabilities across grid modernization, resiliency, security, and sustainability. The firm partners with utilities, commercial, industrial, data center, and government clients, and renewable and energy storage developers, offering comprehensive solutions through boutique and integrated advisory, planning, engineering, digital solutions, program management, energy efficiency and specialized field services. Qualus also provides software and technology enabled services and develops breakthrough solutions for critical power industry challenges such as distributed and variable resource integration, emergency management, and secure data exchange. The firm has over 2,000 professionals, with offices throughout the U.S. and Canada.
nEqual Opportunity Employer
nWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We are committed to providing an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on any grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation across Canada and the US.
nWe are committed to a secure and transparent hiring process. We do not request payment or sensitive personal information, such as Social Security numbers or banking details, during the application process. Please use caution and verify opportunities through our official channels.
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nJob Locations US-TX-The Woodlands | US-LA-New Orleans
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nCategory Applied Solutions & Program Management
nPosition Type Regular Full Time
nRemote: No
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