Infrastructure & Capital Projects - Cost Analyst, COM

Support the development and management of project budgets and cost estimates

Work closely with project teams to ensure that budgets are aligned with project goals, timelines are realistic, and cost estimates are accurate

Track project costs, identify potential cost overruns or issues, and proactively communicate with project stakeholders to mitigate risks

Prepare financial reports and presentations, as needed, as well as in the coordination of financial meetings and documentation

Contribute to the creation of cashflows and “Estimated Final Costs” for large capital projects

Participate in the various phases of the contracts including the development of terms and conditions, negotiations of contracts, and warranty administration

Report on the progress and status of contracts

Ensure schedules for acquisition projects are prepared, monitored, and maintained

Provide project control support for all aspects of the capital budget preparation

Monitor cost analysis, controls, and reconciliation for the assigned projects

Collaborate on reviewing contractual reliabilities and design and maintain project control databases, spreadsheets, and other control systems to support these functions

Prepare board reports and supporting documentation for project approvals and contract awards

Develop monthly accruals related to project contracts

Track and provide analysis for Earned Value as required

Support procedural updates and corporate initiatives related to costing

Complete any tasks assigned by the Intermediate Cost Analyst or higher in an efficient and timely manner

Working Conditions Office-based

Office-based

Minimum of 3 years of related experience

Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline

Licenses OR Certifications:

Registered for and seeking AACE CCP, CEP, PSP, PRMP, EVP, or PMI equivalent

Has completed equivalent training or successfully passed designated proficiency testing in lieu of the above

BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE:

Knowledge of Contract Administration principles, methods, procedures, and practices, as well as project management methods and practices

In-depth understanding of business administration concepts with emphasis on scheduling principles combined with a good knowledge of budget and cost control concepts

Proficiency in MRP systems including MAXIMO, EcoSys, and WorkDay is considered an asset

Independently tailor technical information for different audiences through presentations, reports, and other means

Must foster positive relationships with various stakeholders

Tact to perceive and ameliorate conflict and tension

Ability to arrange priorities and escalate competing risks to meet deadlines with minimum input from leadership

Keen eye for detail and adept problem-solving abilities

Must have demonstrated experience relaying and receiving information (written and verbal)

Excellent reading and language comprehension

Ability to detect and capitalize on others' strengths

Expert ability to work collaboratively and independently in a structured, disciplined, technology-driven environment

Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation, based on full-time employment, for roles that may be hired as set forth below.

The recruiting efforts for this position are intended to fill a brand new position.

The base pay range shown below is intended as a guideline to reflect the majority of offers for this role. It does not represent a maximum limit — in some cases, actual compensation may exceed the range where appropriate.