Cost Analyst

Qualus

Cost Analyst responsible for providing project cost analysis in Program Management at Qualus. Collaborating with Project Managers and Operations Management to optimize project budgets and forecasts.

Posted 7/23/2026full-timeThe Woodlands • Louisiana, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive project controls experience with a focus on cost forecasting, budget management, and performance analysis. Proficient in utilizing KPIs and metrics for effective project cost analysis and communication with stakeholders.

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Project Controls ExperienceCost ForecastingBudget ManagementAnalytical SkillsCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

Cost ForecastingBudget ManagementData AnalysisRisk EvaluationCost Variance IdentificationMathematical ComputationProject PlanningKPI UtilizationChange Order ReviewEarned Value Structure Development

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingEffective CommunicationTeam CollaborationAdaptabilityTime Management

Tools & Technologies

VistaVMS

Industry Keywords

Cost AnalysisProject LifecycleStage Gate ProcessMulti-Year Budget PlansScope Change Requests

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

7+ 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.

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