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Accenture Construct - Senior Project Cost Analyst, ANS

Accenture· Resources – Utilities East - New Client /
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New Orleans, LA, Woodlands, TX$120k - $140kFull-timePosted 5mo ago

About the role

Senior Project Cost Analyst position with Accenture Construct focusing on cost modeling, budgeting, and cost control for large-scale utility and industrial projects, onsite at client sites in New Orleans, LA or The Woodlands, TX.

Responsibilities

  • You’ll build and maintain cost models, perform scenario analysis, and prepare cash flow estimates to support the monthly present estimate (PE) process.
  • You’ll analyze cost and schedule impacts of scope changes and trends, delivering clear presentations of numerical analysis.
  • You’ll monitor and update project budgets and actuals, provide accurate financial and cost reporting, perform trending analysis, and recommend corrective actions.
  • You’ll interface with internal and external project teams to support cost control monitoring, analysis, and reporting.
  • You’ll provide cost management support by identifying gaps and opportunities, recommending improvements to cost engineering data standards, and tracking monthly spend for earned value and forecast predictability.
  • You’ll perform forensic analysis on project spend and forecasts to ensure budget adherence.
  • You’ll lead or assist in developing and maintaining the Issue and Risk Register, as well as Cost Quantitative Risk Analyses (QRAs).
  • You’ll utilize COGNOS, Power BI, Maximo, and Power Plan to perform analyses, interpret outputs, and prepare data-driven presentations.
  • You’ll demonstrate strong documentation, technical writing, and organizational skills to meet ROD requirements, prudency reviews, deposition hearings, PSC filings, Change Order processes, and other legal requirements, while applying solid document management skills.
  • You’ll demonstrate commitment to safety through active participation in safety meetings, inspections, and field observations.

Qualifications

  • B.S. in Project Management, Construction Management, Engineering Discipline, Finance, Accounting, or equivalent work experience.
  • Direct cost analysis experience on Utility New Gas Power Plant project or large ($300M+) Process Industry projects
  • Sr. PCA: 6+ yrs experience
  • Understanding of commercial agreements and contracting strategies
  • Understanding of project schedule impact on cost forecasting and integration of schedule in cost
  • Proficient and expert experience level in Cognos, Power BI, Maximo, Power Plan, and Microsoft Office

Skills

Required:Cost modelingScenario analysisBudgeting and forecastingData visualization toolsDocumentation and technical writing

Benefits

  • Accenture Construct offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage; basic life and AD&D insurance; short- and long-term disability; a 401(k) with employer match; health savings and flexible spending accounts; paid time off and holidays; paid maternity and parental caregiver leave; adoption and surrogacy assistance; supplemental insurance plans; an employee assistance program; legal resources; and identity theft protection.
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