WEC Energy Group

Project Controls Cost Analyst

WEC Energy Group

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Chicago • Illinois • United States

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Salary

💰 $68,436 - $147,074 per year

About the role

  • Supporting cost and/or schedule management of limited scope and complexity on a variety of projects and provides cross-departmental support
  • Updating project schedules
  • Preparing cost reports and preparing ad-hoc reporting for project management
  • Providing financial oversight, cost tracking, and analysis to support the successful delivery of capital projects
  • Ensuring that project budgets, forecasts, and expenditures are accurately maintained and reported, supporting effective decision-making and compliance with Company governance and financial controls
  • Collaborating closely with Project Managers, Construction Managers, Finance, and Supply Chain to maintain financial integrity throughout the project lifecycle
  • Monitoring performance, managing cost risks, and ensuring alignment between project execution and program-level financial objectives

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, or Construction Management
  • Associate Project Controls Analyst: 0-2 yrs. relevant project controls experience (internship/co-op experience may be included as relevant project controls experience)
  • Project Controls Analyst: 2+ years relevant project controls experience
  • 2+ years’ Experience with various computer software, specifically Microsoft products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat
  • Preferred experience with PowerPlan, PeopleSoft, SAP, Primavera P6, and/or Microsoft Access
  • 2+ years of demonstrated leadership experience by leading projects and teams
  • Senior Project Controls Analyst: 5+ years relevant project controls experience
  • 5+ years’ Experience with various computer software, specifically Microsoft products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat
  • Preferred experience with PowerPlan, PeopleSoft, SAP, Primavera P6, and/or Microsoft Access
  • 5+ years of demonstrated leadership experience by leading projects and teams
  • Preferred Qualifications Strong understanding of cost control principles, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
  • Familiarity with PMO governance and earned value management
  • Proficient in cost management systems (SAP, SAP Business Warehouse, Maximo) Estimating Tool) and scheduling tools (Primavera P6)
  • Skilled in financial reporting and risk identification
  • Effective communicator with technical teams, executives, and regulators
  • Stakeholder Satisfaction: Positive feedback from Project Managers, Finance, and leadership
Benefits
  • Competitive pay and benefits to recognize your hard work and dedication
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
cost managementbudgetingforecastingvariance analysisfinancial reportingrisk identificationproject controlsearned value managementcost control principlesscheduling
Soft Skills
leadershipeffective communicationcollaborationstakeholder satisfactioncross-departmental supportperformance monitoringcost risk managementdecision-makingfinancial integrityproject execution alignment
Certifications
Bachelor's Degree in EngineeringBachelor's Degree in BusinessBachelor's Degree in Construction ManagementAssociate Project Controls AnalystSenior Project Controls Analyst