Project Cost Control Analyst

Crusoe•Denver, CO

2d•$100,000 - $140,000

About The Position

Crusoe Energy is seeking a highly motivated Project Cost Control Analyst to join our Power Infrastructure Project Delivery team. You will be the sole source of truth for the financial performance of our hyper-scale data center projects, a critical role ensuring fiscal discipline and accurate forecasting. This position is central to the success of multi-million dollar infrastructure projects, managing the entire cost lifecycle from budgeting and commitments through to final project closeout. You will act as a financial guardian, championing disciplined change control and providing proactive visibility into risks to empower data-driven decision-making.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Construction Management, or a closely related discipline.
Experience: Minimum of 6 years of progressive experience in cost control, project accounting, or project finance.
Industry Background: Specific experience within demanding EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) or large-scale infrastructure environments.
Technical Systems: Proven expertise with industry-leading cost control systems, ERP platforms (SAP), project management software (Procore), and advanced forecasting tools.
Analytical Rigor: Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to distill complex financial data into clear, actionable verbal and written communication.
Safety and Compliance: This position is designated a safety-sensitive position and/or is located in a safety-sensitive facility. Drug and alcohol program participation is required.

Nice To Haves

Direct experience supporting hyperscale data centers or other mission-critical infrastructure projects.
Background in the oil & gas industry.
Advanced knowledge of EPC contracting models and sophisticated cost budgeting techniques.
Prior experience successfully supporting complex audits or high-value financial claims.

Responsibilities

Financial Guardianship: Lead the development and maintenance of comprehensive project cost budgets, including baseline budgets and formal change approvals.
Cost Lifecycle Management: Master and control all project budgets, commitments, actuals, and accruals to ensure absolute cost integrity.
Forecasting Excellence: Develop and rigorously maintain robust Estimate-to-Complete (ETC) and Estimate-at-Completion (EAC) forecasts grounded in documented assumptions.
Performance Analysis: Conduct in-depth analysis of cost performance, productivity, trends, and variances to identify early indicators of financial risk.
Billing Validation: Critically validate contractor billing against verified field quantities (TIC) and contractual terms to mitigate financial risk.
Change Control: Support project change management by developing detailed cost impact analyses for change orders, trends, and claims, maintaining meticulous change logs.
Monthly Financial Close: Prepare monthly cost accruals and execute month-end close activities, including detailed variance explanations and financial reconciliations.
Project Closeout: Own the project cost closeout process, including final cost reporting, financial reconciliation, and synthesizing lessons learned for future projects.
Cross-Functional Integration: Partner with Project Schedulers, Supply Chain, and Project Managers to ensure cost phasing is precisely aligned with the Master Integrated Schedule (MIS).

Benefits

Industry competitive pay
Restricted Stock Units in a fast growing, well-funded technology company
Health insurance package options that include HDHP and PPO, vision, and dental for you and your dependents
Employer contributions to HSA accounts
Paid Parental Leave
Paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
Teladoc
401(k) with a 100% match up to 4% of salary
Generous paid time off and holiday schedule
Cell phone reimbursement
Tuition reimbursement
Subscription to the Calm app
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Company paid commuter benefit; $300/month