Switzerland Global Enterprise

Project Cost Analyst

Switzerland Global Enterprise

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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About the role

  • Cost Tracking & Reporting: Develop and execute cost execution plans (e.g., cost curves) by function.
  • Generate weekly and monthly detailed cost reports by project scope.
  • Monitor budget line items weekly and identify variances for escalation and mitigation.
  • Budget Management: Maintain budget version control to ensure all agreed changes are reflected in the forecast.
  • Collaborate with budget owners to estimate Cost to Complete based on actual costs, commitment costs, and potential variation orders.
  • Project Alignment: Work closely with the scheduler to align project schedules with cost curves.
  • Support Bill of Quantity (BOQ) quantity tracking tied to unit costs versus budget and latest forecast.
  • Stakeholder Collaboration: Prepare for PMR reviews on a quarterly/bi-annual basis with the business.
  • Provide valuable feedback to Sales, ITO, and IPM on lessons learned for future bids and budgets.
  • Risk Management: Conduct risk & opportunity analyses and monitor project risks.
  • Follow up on action plans and conduct ad-hoc analyses on estimating headwinds cost implications.
  • Identify root causes of cost overruns and suggest effective mitigation plans.
  • Process Improvement: Support the creation and implementation of new cost controlling mechanisms and structures.
  • Execute process improvement actions and identify operational rhythms for functional alignment.
  • Change Order & Claim Analysis: Coordinate functional estimates for change order costs.
  • Track variance to budget of approved change orders (actual vs planned spend).

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or economics.
  • Proven experience in cost analysis, project management, or a related role.
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and cost management software.
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Hard Skills & Tools
cost analysisbudget managementcost trackingrisk managementprocess improvementchange order analysisvariance analysiscost forecastingquantity trackingproject management
Soft Skills
analytical skillsattention to detailcommunication skillscollaboration skills
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineeringBachelor’s degree in economics