Capital Projects Cost Analyst (III-Sr)

Entergy•Woodlands, TX

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Project Controls Cost Analyst supports New Generation Capital Projects valued at $500 million and above, from development through execution and delivery. The position supports project teams with budget maintenance, change management, milestone-payment KPIs, progress measurement, and monthly forecasting and reporting. It works with internal and external stakeholders in a highly matrixed environment to provide analytical expertise for project and portfolio management. The position may be filled at the Analyst III or Senior level based on the selected candidate’s experience and qualifications, and is hybrid in Little Rock, Arkansas; Jackson, Mississippi; New Orleans, Louisiana; or The Woodlands, Texas. The analyst establishes and maintains cost baselines, forecasting models, cost breakdown structures, and analyses of accruals versus spend, while ensuring alignment with EPC contractual requirements. The role reviews EPC contractor costs, monitors project cost performance and risks, and produces monthly analysis and reporting. It also supports documentation and readiness for regulatory and legal processes, and participates in safety activities where applicable.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Finance, Accounting, Project Management, Construction Management, an applicable course of study, or equivalent work experience.
For Analyst III: 4–6 years of renewables project experience or at least 3 years of utility project experience.
For Senior Analyst: at least 6 years of renewables project or utility project experience.
Capital project development and execution cost-analysis experience with an owner or contractor.
Understanding of commercial agreements and contracting strategies.
Analytical skills and advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Proficiency in Cognos, Power BI, Maximo, and Power Plan or similar tools.
Understanding of how project schedule impacts cost forecasting and how to integrate schedule into cost analysis.
Good documentation, technical writing, and organizational skills; solid understanding of document management.
Commitment to safety.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Entergy financial and accounting systems and processes.
Working knowledge of applicable regulatory agencies, including NERC, MISO, FERC, Public Service Commission, and City Council, where applicable.
Understanding of cost, schedule, and risk alignment.
AACE International Certified Cost Technician certification.
AACE International Certified Cost Professional certification.

Responsibilities

Support projects through stage gates from development through delivery.
Establish and maintain cost baselines, cash and accrual forecasting models, accrual-versus-spend analysis, and cost breakdown structures aligned with EPC contractual requirements.
Review EPC contractor costs, including invoices, tax applications and tariffs, potential change notices, and change orders.
Maintain, monitor, and publish monthly KPIs, including CPI metrics, baseline variance analysis, ETC, EAC, remaining contingency analysis, and Quantitative Risk Assessment; report findings and provide comments to project teams.
Identify cost risks and opportunities throughout the project life cycle and manage them with the project team.
Provide insight into contingency allocations and trends to assess cost impacts of technical and execution decisions.
Track and trend contractors’ and owners’ actual costs and forecasts against budget, identify variances and trends, and recommend mitigation actions.
Use Cognos, Power BI, Maximo, and Power Plan to perform monthly forensic cost analyses, interpret results, and develop presentations as applicable.
Maintain documentation availability and readiness for ROD requirements, prudency reviews, deposition hearings, Public Service Commission filings, change order processes, and other legal requirements.
Participate in safety meetings, safety inspections, and field observations where applicable.
Be available for additional hours, alternate work locations, and additional duties during storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations deemed necessary by the company.