Project Controls Cost Analyst

ENTRUST•Atlanta, GA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for Project Controls Cost Analysts in the Georgia 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. This is a Hybrid role. The Project Controls Analyst – Reconciliation & Closeout supports the successful closure of capital projects through detailed financial, material, and engineering validation activities. This role ensures all project data, costs, and deliverables are accurate, aligned, and complete prior to final closeout. Working closely with Project Managers, Engineering, and PMO stakeholders, the analyst is responsible for identifying and resolving discrepancies, validating system data, and enabling timely, compliant project closure. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, the ability to focus, and the ability to work across systems and functional teams to drive resolution.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
5 years or more experience managing project cost, forecasts, budgets, and conducting financial reporting for utility and infrastructure projects.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite – Excel (formulas, macros, pivot tables, VLOOKUP, dashboards, etc.), SAP, Power BI, Tableau.

Nice To Haves

Experience working within construction, energy, utilities, engineering (civil, mechanical, electrical), consulting or related space.
Familiarity with project closeout processes and lifecycle delivery
Experience with ERP or project systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Trimble, or similar)
Ability to identify and resolve discrepancies across technical and financial data
Strong ownership of data quality and completeness
Persistence in driving issues to closure across multiple stakeholders
Comfort working in structured, process-driven environments
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously

Responsibilities

Perform detailed project reconciliation across financial systems, engineering records, and asset data
Validate unitization, plant transfers, and retirement units to ensure alignment with installed assets and approved scope
Identify and resolve discrepancies between field execution, design outputs, and system records
Identify cost variances and support development of clear explanations for Project Managers and PMO
Analyze project spend for completeness, accuracy, and proper allocation
Perform UDBU (Unidentified/Unallocated) analysis to identify missing charges or misallocated costs
Investigate and resolve data gaps in coordination with PMs, engineering, and finance teams
Validate that all project documentation, engineering deliverables, and financial records are complete and aligned
Partner with Project Managers, Engineering, Design, Supply Chain, and PMO teams to drive issue resolution
Track and follow up on outstanding items required for closeout approval
Ensure projects meet all required criteria for closeout, including resolution of technical, financial, and material discrepancies
Ensure all required closeout documentation is complete, accurate, and properly stored in systems