EN Engineering

Project Controls Cost Analyst

EN Engineering$100K — $120K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Portland, OR
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 5+ years managing project cost, forecasts, budgets, and financial reporting for utility distribution and infrastructure projects.
  • Experience in project controls, having developed and implemented controls measures in the utility sector.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, SAP, Power BI, Tableau) for data analysis and reporting.
  • Valid driver's license without restrictions.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with stakeholders to develop and implement financial controls for project management.
  • Conduct ongoing cost plan analysis, variance analysis, and earned value analysis for projects.
  • Collaborate on budget development, forecasting, performance management, and financial tracking.
  • Manage project orders and documentation using current software systems.
  • Maintain logs for scope changes, contingencies, and change orders.
  • Document project status, risks, and resolutions accurately and timely.
  • Provide monthly cost and schedule reports to project management, including detailed variance analysis.
  • Monitor financial progress and maintain accurate project files.

Benefits

  • Company-sponsored medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) plan with company match.
  • Tuition reimbursement and various voluntary insurance options.
  • HSA or FSA medical accounts available.
  • Paid time off (PTO) for full-time employees.
  • Potential for discretionary bonuses.
Full Job Description
This is a hybrid remote & onsite role that will regularly require support at project sites in the Portland, OR metropolitan area as well as visits to the client office.

We are looking for Project Controls Cost Analysts in the Seattle region to support our client, a major U.S. utility to help ensure the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of project controls across a large portfolio.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Partner with key department, project, and program stakeholders on developing & implementing controls measures to better manage project financials to mitigate financial losses.
  • Partner with stakeholders in the development of project schedules to control cost plans, conduct ongoing cost plan analysis, and perform variance & earned value analysis for stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders on the development of project & annual budgets, budget forecast planning, reporting, performance management, account data requests, and provide financial tracking system management and support.
  • Manage orders from inception through completion and all required documentation is entered in current software system
  • Maintain scope change, contingency release, change order, and journal entry logs.
  • Maintain written and electronic project documentation and records for required aspects of the project: Maintain project files in accordance with established guidelines and requirements
  • Document change order requests, project status, key issues, risks and resolution, priority changes and approvals.
  • Provide Project Manager with monthly report of project costs and/or schedule information including variance analysis according to an agreed upon level of detail and prioritization.
  • Provide Project Team members with current status report containing schedule and cost information. Comply with Utility Operations Policies, Standards and Guidelines.
  • Analyze financial results on a monthly basis, providing explanations of significant cost drivers to PM Leadership
  • In coordination with Project Manager develop project schedule and cash flow/forecast plans with functional department input.
  • Monitor financial progress and maintain Project Manager's order group.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • 5 years or more experience managing project cost, forecasts, budgets, and conducting financial reporting (developing, creating, analyzing, packaging, and presenting) for utility distribution and infrastructure projects.
  • Experience functioning in a project controls capacity where you developed, implemented, and drove project controls measures for utility distribution and infrastructure projects
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite - Excel (formulas, macros, pivot tables, vlookup, dashboards, etc.), SAP, Power BI, Tableau.
  • Must have a valid drivers license without restrictions

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience working within construction, energy, utilities, engineering (civil, mechanical, electrical), consulting or related space.

Not quite right for you? For a full listing of all our openings, please visit us at: https://entrustsol.com/careers/

Benefits & Salary:
  • This position pays between $100,000 and $120,000 annually and is an exempt position.
  • Benefits offered include company sponsored medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) plan with company match. Also offered are tuition reimbursement, voluntary life, disability, critical illness, accident and hospitalization plans. HSA or FSA medical accounts and FSA dependent care and transportation/parking accounts are also available. These benefits are subject to employee contribution amounts generally set annually.
  • Full time employees are eligible to earn PTO hours.
  • May be eligible for discretionary bonus as determined by the company.

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About EN Engineering

EN Engineering is a utility services firm that specializes in engineering, automation, and integrity management solutions. The company provides services to the energy, utility, and industrial markets. EN Engineering has a team of experienced professionals who provide innovative solutions to clients across the United States. The company is committed to providing safe, reliable, and cost-effective solutions to its clients. EN Engineering has a strong reputation for delivering high-quality services and has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing companies in the United States.
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Size
1,200 employees
Industry
Founded
1998

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