WSP

Cost Analyst

WSP • $80K — $95K *
Miami, FL 33186In-Person
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • BA/BS in Business, Finance, or Accounting (or equivalent)
  • 5-7 years' experience in Project Controls, Financial Controls, Finance, or Accounting
  • Experience in the Power & Energy industry
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Self-starter capable of operating in dynamic environments
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Design tools

Responsibilities

  • Support Project Manager and Cost Control Manager in daily cost control activities
  • Assist in developing and maintaining budget forecasts and cash flows
  • Monitor contractor costs against approved budgets and highlight variances
  • Track cost-related project changes and provide analysis to management
  • Prepare and update financial forecasts and funding requests
  • Maintain financial models for cost allocation monitoring
  • Generate regular cost reports and dashboards for project oversight

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a growing organization
  • Engagement in projects that meet client objectives
  • Chance to be involved with a dynamic Project Controls team
  • Gaining experience in the Power & Energy sector
Full Job Description
Job Description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Cost Analyst to join our Project Controls team.

Be involved in projects with our Project Controls & Technology Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client's objectives and solves their challenges.

Your Impact

Job Duties:
  • Support the Project Manager and Cost Control Manager in the day-to-day administration of cost control, budgeting, and change management activities.
  • Assist in the development and maintenance of project and program budget forecasts, cash flows, and expenditure tracking.
  • Monitor contractor and consultant costs against approved budgets and flag variances or issues for review and resolution.
  • Track and log cost-related project changes, assist with analysis, and provide input for recommendations to the Cost Control Manager and Project Manager.
  • Prepare and update cost estimates, financial forecasts, and funding requests under the direction of senior project controls staff.
  • Maintain financial models and tracking tools to monitor cost allocations across project elements.
  • Generate regular cost reports, summaries, and dashboards for review by the Cost Control Manager and Program Management Office (PMO).
  • Assist in the review and processing of contractor/vendor invoices and track payment status to ensure alignment with contractual and financial requirements.
  • Provide supporting documentation and analysis for project accounting functions, including cost accruals and cost-to-complete evaluations.
  • Assist in the preparation of memos, presentations, and client deliverables, including basic charts, tables, and financial summaries.


Who You Are

Minimum Requirements:
  • BA/BS Business, Finance, or Accounting (or equivalent)
  • 5-7 years' experience in either Project Controls, Financial Controls, Finance, or Accounting including experience leading a team of professionals
  • Power & Energy industry experience required
  • Strong analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills
  • Confident self-starter with the ability to operate in a dynamic environment
  • Attention to detail and organization while working in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines and produce project deliverables
  • Ability to build and sustain relationships with team members, contractors, and clients
  • Skilled at building and sustaining relationships with all stakeholders
  • Outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Ability to prioritize workload and deliverables
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, & PowerPoint, Adobe Design and Publisher


About WSP

WSP is a Canadian engineering consulting firm that provides services to transform the built environment and restore the natural environment. The firm's expertise ranges from environmental remediation and urban planning, to engineering iconic buildings and designing sustainable transport networks, to developing the energy sources of the future and enabling new ways of extracting essential resources. It has approximately 54,000 employees, including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors, program and construction management professionals, and various environmental experts. WSP has offices in more than 40 countries and territories around the world.
Learn more about WSP
Size
54,000 employees
Industry
Technical Services
Founded
1959
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