Leeward Renewable Energy, LLC

Cost Controller

Leeward Renewable Energy, LLC$80K — $110K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or Accounting
  • 6 years of experience in cost controls, project reporting, or project management, preferably in renewables
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and analytical database management
  • Experience with accounting systems and statistical analysis techniques
  • Knowledge of Power BI and data programming/scripting is recommended

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate closely with project and development managers to ensure effective cost control
  • Prepare cost forecasts and weekly cash flow projections
  • Analyze project performance and variances with timely reporting
  • Ensure project control data meets the needs of management and planning
  • Maintain a project control database for cost variance reporting
  • Collect and analyze progress reports on project status, schedule, and manpower
  • Evaluate changes to project controls and recommend alternatives

Benefits

  • Hybrid work flexibility with a minimum of three days in-office
  • Opportunity to work on renewable energy projects
  • Collaborative environment with cross-functional teams
  • Potential for career growth in a fast-evolving industry
Full Job Description
Job Summary:

Leeward Renewable Energy (P2) is currently seeking an experienced Cost Controller to prepare, analyze, verify and report project financial information and measure the effect of such information on the overall performance of Leeward Renewable Energy Wind, Storage and Solar PV projects

Essential Functions:

  • Coordinate/Work closely with Project Managers, Development Managers, Engineering, Procurement, and other functional groups to assure cost controls needs are met in an effective and timely manner.
  • Prepare cost information to forecast final expected costs and timing of weekly cashflow forecasts.
  • Coordinate with Site Project Managers and various LRE functions (accounting, finance, treasury, procurement, development, etc.) and provide detailed and timely analysis of project performance and variances, make appropriate recommendations and prepare reports, as required.
  • Utilize industry standards and procedures to ensure project control data/information satisfies project management cost, estimating, planning and schedules needs.
  • Maintain a project control database for use in preparing project cost variance reports in support of budgets and PPA's financial models.
  • Maintain and update specific project control information and collect, sort and analyze progress reports covering status of completion, schedule and manpower utilization.
  • Evaluate proposed changes and modifications to existing project controls tools and recommend alternatives where necessary to specific plans, schedules, or cash flows.


  • Coordinate the preparation and collating of engineering, procurement and construction bid packages.


Qualifications:

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or Accounting
  • Six (6) years of experience in either cost controls, database management, project reporting, project management or applicable to engineering and/or construction of power generation facilities and/or transmission or electrical substations, preferably within the renewables space. Must have proficient experience with Microsoft excel, analytical database management, and accounting systems. Knowledge of statistical analysis techniques, data programming and scripts, Power BI are highly recommended.


  • Please Note: This is an in-office role, requiring on site presence in our office a minimum of three days per week with hybrid flexibility of working remotely two days per week, subject to manager and policy approval. #LIHybrid


Physical Demands:

  • Travel to corporate offices and/or sites as necessary to support the Business is required.
  • Position will require sitting for long periods of time as well as occasionally lifting up to twenty-pound boxes.


Applicants must have current authorization to work for any employer in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for an employment visa now or in the future. Employer visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

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