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Cost Analyst – New Unit Projects
Switzerland Global Enterprise
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $100,000 - $130,000 per year
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Drive cross functional cost reviews from budget at handover through completion of a new unit project
- Cost tracking and development of cost execution plans (e.g., cost curves) by functions
- Run weekly and monthly detailed cost reports by project scope
- Monitor budget line items on a weekly basis and identify variances above threshold for escalation and mitigation
- Maintain budget version control and update budget forecast for agreed changes
- Work with budget owners to estimate Cost to Complete based on actuals, commitments, and potential variation orders
- Coordinate with scheduler to align project schedule with cost curves
- Support Bill of Quantity (BOQ) quantity tracking tied to unit costs vs budget and latest forecast
- Prepare for PMR reviews on quarterly/bi-annual basis and monitor/track CTC spend/release
- Provide feedback to Sales/ITO/IPM on lessons learned for future bids and budgets
- Run risk & opportunity analysis and monitor project risks, following up on action plans
- Conduct ad-hoc analyses on estimating headwinds and cost implications
- Identify root cause of cost overruns and suggest mitigation plans; partner cross-functionally to execute them
- Change order & claim analysis support; coordinate functional estimates for change order cost
- Track variance to budget of approved change orders (actual vs planned spend)
- Support process management, creation and implementation of new cost controlling mechanisms and structure
- Execute process improvement actions and coordinate functional alignment and operational rhythm
Requirements
- Only candidates with experience in the following industries will be considered: Power/Energy, Utilities, Manufacturing, Construction
- Bachelors degree in Engineering, Finance, or related technical major or equivalent experience
- Minimum 5 years work experience in Cost Management, Project Management, Engineering or equivalent type experience / industry
- Must be legally authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship (for US based candidates)
- Must be willing to work on East Coast time zone (EST) hours
- Proven detailed cost analytics experience
- Experience collaborating with multiple functions such as engineering, sourcing, manufacturing, projects and logistics
- Root cause analysis and mitigation experience
- Finance experience
- Demonstrated ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects and adjust to changing priorities
- Excellent written and verbal communication and influencing skills
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
- Access to a Health Coach and 24/7 nurse-based resource
- Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services
- GE Retirement Savings Plan; 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching and company retirement contributions
- Access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants
- Variable Incentive (VIC) bonus of 10%
- Geographic differential (110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas)
- Tuition assistance and professional development opportunities
- Adoption assistance
- Paid parental leave
- Disability insurance and life insurance
- Paid time-off for vacation or illness
- Robust benefits package depending on employment status and national requirements
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
cost managementcost trackingcost execution plansbudget forecastingBill of Quantity (BOQ) trackingrisk analysischange order analysisvariance analysisprocess improvementcost analytics
Soft skills
communication skillscollaborationproblem-solvinginfluencing skillsproject managementadaptabilityattention to detailanalytical thinkingcross-functional teamworktime management
