Cost Analyst – New Unit Projects

GE Vernova

Project Cost Analyst managing budgets, forecasts, and cost risks for GE Vernova’s energy-transition projects. Supporting financial controls from project inception through completion.

Posted 9/3/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $100,000 - $166,700 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project cost control, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis, with a strong focus on data accuracy and risk management. Proficient in collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance project financial performance and support continuous improvement initiatives.

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Project Cost ControlBudgeting and ForecastingCost AnalysisMicrosoft Excel ProficiencyProject Management

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Hard Skills

Cost Execution PlansCost CurvesCost ReportingCost Variance AnalysisData AnalysisChange Order ManagementRisk AnalysisFinancial AnalysisCost-to-Complete AnalysisBudget Version Control

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsEffective CommunicationCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

ERP SystemsProject Controls Systems

Industry Keywords

Engineering ProjectsManufacturing ProjectsConstruction ProjectsEnergy ProjectsInfrastructure Projects

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and maintain project cost execution plans, cost curves, budgets, forecasts, and detailed weekly/monthly cost reports across assigned project scopes
Monitor actual and committed costs against budget and forecast
Identify cost variances, determine root causes, assess cost-to-complete, and recommend mitigation actions
Partner with budget owners, Project Managers, and schedulers to align project schedules, cost curves, forecasts, and Bill of Quantity tracking
Maintain budget and forecast version control
Ensure approved changes, variation orders, and change orders are accurately reflected in project financials
Perform project risk and opportunity analysis
Monitor cost risks and action plans
Conduct ad-hoc analysis of potential cost headwinds and overruns
Prepare cost information and analysis for project management reviews
Communicate project cost performance, risks, and opportunities to key stakeholders
Coordinate cost estimates and financial analysis for change orders and claims
Track actual versus planned spend against approved changes
Support continuous improvement of cost-control processes, tools, reporting, and operating rhythms
Share lessons learned with Sales, ITO, IPM, and other stakeholders to improve future bids and project budgets

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, Accounting, Project Management, or a related discipline
Minimum of 3 years of experience in project cost control, cost analysis, project controls, project management, quality, or a related field
Minimum of 2 years of experience with project budgeting, forecasting, cost-to-complete analysis, data analysis, and/or cost reporting
Experience supporting complex engineering, manufacturing, construction, energy, or infrastructure projects preferred
Experience analyzing actual and committed costs, identifying cost variances and risks, and supporting corrective or mitigation actions
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including experience analyzing and reporting project financial data
Experience with project cost-management, ERP, or project controls systems preferred
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and data accuracy
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Ability to collaborate across Project Management, Finance, Engineering, Sales, and other cross-functional teams
Legally authorized to work in the United States
Successful completion of a drug screen, as applicable

Benefits

Comp & perks

Discretionary annual bonus
Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Prescription drug coverage
Health Coach access
Employee Assistance Program
GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan
Tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions
Company retirement contributions
Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
Tuition assistance
Adoption assistance
Paid parental leave
Disability benefits
Life insurance
12 paid holidays
Permissive time off
Fully remote work