MWResource, Inc. · 1 day ago
Project Cost Analyst - Intermediate
Valparaiso, IN
Contract
Hybrid
Mid Level
$34.89/hr - $47.89/hr
3+ years expMWResource, Inc. is seeking a Project Cost Analyst to enhance their project cost performance through integrated cost and schedule forecasting. The role involves developing project baselines, managing budgets, and applying risk management techniques to optimize project outcomes.
DatabaseInformation TechnologyManagement Information Systems
No H1B
Hiring Manager
Pilar G. Sampson
Responsibilities
Increase proficiency in cost analysis and integrated cost and schedule forecasting using quantitative risk management tools and techniques (Expected Monetary Value and Sensitivity Analysis) to better predict project cost performance and enable timely corrective, preventive, and predictive action
Develop qualitative integrated project baselines that are used to effectively measure project performance and provide the ability to take corrective / preventive / predictive action. Apply the cost of quality to cost management
Applies integrated objective risk management to the project baselines to optimize project risk responses
Orchestrates contract commercial management, facilitates contract payments, conduct contract performance assessment and reporting and initial contract performance analysis and contract commercial forecasting. Performs contract reviews relative to payment requirements and supporting documentation
Applies core project controls expertise
Review and coordinate the management and utilization of project management guidelines, project management standards, processes, job aids, and tools
Integrates all project management subsidiary systems to improve project performance
Directs cost effort
Tailors cost management processes
Tailors / creates cost management tools / techniques to advance cost performance
Provides continuous life cycle cost estimating / forecasting with increased predictability
Manages the project budget and cost performance baseline
Process labor timesheets, invoices, and other submittals associated with contract labor; code invoice details for Nature of Expenses, Work Breakdown Structure and Cost Budgeting System codes; Assist Project Managers and Cost Budget Analysts in the accrual process
Evaluate manpower, labor hours, and labor cost requirements versus budget limitations, perform cost and schedule analysis, and make corrective/preventive recommendations
Maintains / manages project Estimate at Completion and recommends areas of improvement to project stakeholders
Works to implement cost predictive (opportunity) actions
Perform standard and advanced project and special project cost reporting as anticipated for the project stakeholders; compiles and produces cost reports as needed
Uses schedule analysis techniques to optimize schedule and cost performance; identifies corrective, preventive, and predictive project actions to enhance probability of achieving project objectives
Apply integrated project management proficiency in core integration; scope, cost, and schedule
Optimize product life cycle costing competence
Assist the project management team, Major Project managers, Director, and other relevant stakeholders in retrieving cost management information and reporting
Applies integrated thinking to cost management that facilitates improved objective performance
Utilize communication competence to drive effective project cost decision making
The Senior Cost Analyst will manage in accordance with Industry standards, the client's Project Management Guidelines and Standards, and industry best practices
Qualification
Required
High School diploma and eight years of experience working in Microsoft Excel, or equivalent software program, with responsibilities for data manipulation, integration and subsequent report generation
Or: Bachelor's Degree plus 3 years financial / cost management experience
Preferred
Ability to develop/review project estimates and build project budgets; read and analyzing project schedules
Experience in large industrial Capital Project environments
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision coverage through Florida Blue
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Employer paid life insurance
Participation in the MWResource 401K plan for US based consultants
Company
MWResource, Inc.
MWResource provides our customers with the experienced energy industry experts to assist you with designing, implementing, and maintaining successful critical energy infrastructure systems.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase