Infrastructure & Capital Projects - Project Cost Analyst, ANS

Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects, LLC•Atlanta, GA

22h•$128,000 - $162,000•Onsite

About The Position

At Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects, you will help develop and deliver factories, grids, transit systems, and public infrastructure. You will work alongside project managers, engineers, technologists, and strategists to transform how capital projects are planned, managed, and executed, creating a better way to build for the future. This role is focused on building what's next and outperforming industry norms. Accenture may direct you to apply through different legal entities (Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects LLP, Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects, LLC, or Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects Inc.), with benefits varying by country and role. Please check with your recruiter for details.

Requirements

B.S. in Project Management, Construction Management, Engineering Discipline, Finance, Accounting, or equivalent work experience
Direct cost analysis experience with Utility projects or large ($300M+) P
Understanding of commercial agreements and contracting strategies
Understanding of project schedule impact on cost forecasting and integration of schedule in cost
Proficient and expert experience level in Cognos, Power BI, Maximo, Power Plan, and Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

Build and maintain cost models, perform scenario analysis, and prepare cash flow estimates to support the monthly present estimate (PE) process.
Analyze cost and schedule impacts of scope changes and trends, delivering clear presentations of numerical analysis.
Monitor and update project budgets and actuals, provide accurate financial and cost reporting, perform trending analysis, and recommend corrective actions.
Interface with internal and external project teams to support cost control monitoring, analysis, and reporting.
Provide cost management support by identifying gaps and opportunities, recommending improvements to cost engineering data standards, and tracking monthly spend for earned value and forecast predictability.
Perform forensic analysis on project spend and forecasts to ensure budget adherence.
Lead or assist in developing and maintaining the Issue and Risk Register, as well as Cost Quantitative Risk Analyses (QRAs).
Utilize COGNOS, Power BI, Maximo, and Power Plan to perform analyses, interpret outputs, and prepare data-driven presentations.
Demonstrate strong documentation, technical writing, and organizational skills to meet ROD requirements, prudency reviews, deposition hearings, PSC filings, Change Order processes, and other legal requirements, while applying solid document management skills.
Demonstrate commitment to safety through active participation in safety meetings, inspections, and field observations.