Cost Analyst

Qualus

Cost Analyst responsible for project cost forecasts and analysis at Qualus, a power solutions firm. Collaborate with project managers to manage budgets and identify cost variances.

Posted 6/26/2026full-timeRemote • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, maintain, and review cost forecasts, accruals, and budgets throughout project lifecycle
Compile and analyze actual job cost data from accounting systems (Vista and VMS) and prepare forecasting workbooks
Collaborate with Project Managers to review change orders, verify committed costs, and support scope change requests
Assist in project budget setup and earned value structure development at project initiation
Effective, clear & timely communication of data and trends to Project/Operations Management
Support the Stage Gate Process by performing rigorous evaluations of project development and control deliverables
Conducts analysis, optimization, and reporting on assigned projects, including evaluating risk, cost, and schedule performance against multi-year budget plans
Utilize industry standard KPIs and metrics for project cost analysis such as CPI and EAC
Identifies and documents cost variances and recommend mitigation strategies to address potential impacts
Travel minimally on an as-needed basis

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of project controls experience, including cash flow forecasting and analysis
Experience working both independently and, in a team, environment
Can conform to shifting priorities due to demands and timeline changes
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Possess excellent communication skills to effectively interface
Ability to effectively communicate with internal, client, and regulatory counterparts
Strong computer skills
Willingness to learn and operate client provided programs and systems
Reasoning Development: Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form; strong problem-solving skills
Mathematical Development: Ability to perform computations involving electrical power
Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and properly identify issues requiring immediate attention from those that are less urgent
Develop project plans, orders resources and materials, holds job kick off meetings, and identify changes in work scopes
Ability to examine information, facts, and data, and draw logical conclusions from available information
Perform well under pressure and act prudently concerning the safety of others
Education : Bachelors degree required; preferred disciplines accounting, business administration
Experience : Minimum of seven years’ Project Controls experience building and maintaining cost reports for large programs and projects
Specialized Knowledge, Certifications and Licenses : Proficient in SAP, Microsoft Word & Excel, and Power BI; create clearly written communications

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Short and Long-Term Disability
401(k) match
Flexible Spending Accounts
EAP
Parental Leave
Paid time off
Holidays

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Hard Skills & Tools

cost forecastingaccrualsbudgetingjob cost analysisearned value managementrisk evaluationcost variance analysismathematical computationsproject planningresource management

Soft Skills

analytical skillsproblem-solvingcommunication skillsteam collaborationprioritizationadaptabilityattention to detailtime managementdecision makingpressure management