Cost Control Specialist (2990)

LED FastStart•New Orleans, LA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cost Control Specialist supports project teams by performing cost control activities for a portfolio of large projects. The role validates and reports project costs, incorporates trends and approved changes, and provides financial forecasts for assigned projects. It supports transmission and substation projects and capital-project reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis. This is a full-time regular, exempt position based in New Orleans; it is not remote and requires residence within commuting distance of downtown New Orleans. Occasional travel to client sites and project locations may be required, and overtime may be needed based on project requirements.

Requirements

High-school diploma or equivalent.
Five to fewer than ten years of related experience as a project cost analyst or in a similar role.
Working knowledge of cost-control software and ability to learn new software platforms quickly.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Intermediate-level skills with Microsoft Office software, including Word and PowerPoint.
Ability to work with minimal supervision and attention to detail.
Ability to interact effectively with staff at all levels.
Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
Availability and ability to travel to client sites on occasion.
Availability and ability to work overtime as needed based on project requirements.
Must reside within commuting distance of downtown New Orleans; candidates residing outside that distance must provide a cover letter explaining their intention to relocate and acknowledging that relocation assistance is not provided.
Must be able to lift and carry five pounds; communicate effectively; sit for prolonged periods; conduct analysis and investigations using sufficient vision or observational ability; perform routine office duties requiring manual dexterity; and travel to off-site locations when necessary.
Must be able to wear safety equipment as required for personal protection.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Work with project and discipline personnel to prepare project cost expectations and tracking tools.
Understand relevant project documents used to prepare cost-control plans and reports.
Help ensure accounting information is accurate and provide analytical services for transmission and substation projects.
Monitor, maintain, and complete key reports and provide analytical support for capital projects using data and other critical deliverables.
Collect, evaluate, and report capital budgets, project costs, work-order closings, and variances.
Initiate, monitor, maintain, and close capital work orders across legal entities.
Create and analyze capital budgets and financial forecasts, report actual financial results, and explain variances.
Work with accounting to reconcile invoices.
Assist with preparation of accruals.
Perform additional duties as assigned.