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Senior Pricing/Cost Analyst

Washington, DC · On-site +1

$120K - $130K/yr

This is a remote position. (see onsite requirements below). **On-Site Requirements: Work location ... Analyze historical data to identify cost drivers and profitability opportunities * Evaluate labor ...

This is a remote position. (see onsite requirements below). **On-Site Requirements: Work location ... Analyze historical data to identify cost drivers and profitability opportunities * Evaluate labor ...

What we need Symboticis seeking Cost Estimator & Lifecycle Analyst developsdata-driven lifecycle ... Remote, field-based position. * Employees must have a valid driver's license and the ability to ...

What we need Symbotic is seeking Cost Estimator & Lifecycle Analyst develops data-driven lifecycle ... Remote, field-based position. * Employees must have a valid driver's license and the ability to ...

Region, at or near CONUS - Located In Washington, DC / Nationwide (Remote Project Support Across ... Excel-based analysis; stakeholder coordination; and clear presentation of findings for credit ...

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How much do remote project cost analyst jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 1, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote project cost analyst in the United States is $86,312.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $69,500.00 and $100,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How does a Remote Project Cost Analyst typically collaborate with project managers and other team members while working remotely?

As a Remote Project Cost Analyst, you will regularly interact with project managers, finance teams, and stakeholders through virtual meetings, email, and shared project management tools. Effective communication and proactive updates are essential, as you’ll be responsible for providing timely cost reports, forecasting expenses, and identifying potential budget risks. Collaboration often involves reviewing project changes, clarifying budgetary needs, and helping teams adhere to financial guidelines, all while navigating the challenges of remote coordination. Establishing clear channels for feedback and documentation helps ensure all team members remain aligned throughout the project lifecycle.

What is the difference between Remote Project Cost Analyst vs Remote Budget Analyst?

AspectRemote Project Cost AnalystRemote Budget Analyst
Primary FocusAnalyzing and controlling project costsDeveloping and managing organizational budgets
CertificationsTypically CPA, PMP, or industry-specific certificationsOften CPA or Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM)
Work EnvironmentProject-based teams, often in construction, IT, or engineeringCorporate finance departments, government agencies
Industry UsageConstruction, IT, engineering, manufacturingPublic sector, corporate finance, non-profits

While both roles involve financial analysis, the Remote Project Cost Analyst focuses on managing costs within specific projects, whereas the Remote Budget Analyst handles broader organizational budgets. Understanding these differences helps in choosing the right career path or job search focus.

What does a Remote Project Cost Analyst do?

A Remote Project Cost Analyst monitors and evaluates the financial aspects of projects, ensuring that costs are accurately estimated, tracked, and controlled from a remote location. They analyze project budgets, forecast expenses, and report on financial performance to help organizations stay within budget and maximize efficiency. Their role often involves collaborating with project managers, accounting teams, and stakeholders to provide insights and recommendations for cost optimization. By working remotely, they utilize digital tools and communication platforms to perform their duties effectively without being on-site.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Remote Project Cost Analyst, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Remote Project Cost Analyst, you need strong analytical skills, proficiency in cost estimation, budgeting, and a degree in finance, accounting, or a related field. Familiarity with cost management software, Excel, and ERP systems like SAP is typically required, along with relevant certifications such as PMP or CCP. Outstanding attention to detail, time management, and effective communication are vital soft skills for collaborating with distributed teams and stakeholders. These competencies ensure accurate project cost control, timely reporting, and contribute to successful project delivery within budget.
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Project Controls Engineer

Project Controls Engineer

ProSidian Consulting

Washington, DC • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Posted 19 days ago


Job description

Company Description

ProSidian is a Management and Operations Consulting Services firm that delivers value to clients through tailored solutions grounded in industry-leading practices. ProSidian provides enterprise services/solutions for Risk Management, Compliance, Business Process, IT Effectiveness, Engineering, Environmental, Sustainability, and Human Capital. We help forward-thinking clients solve problems and improve operations.  Launched by Management Consultants, our multidisciplinary teams bring together the talents of global professionals to complete a wide range of engagements for public and private, defense and civilian government, and non-profit organizations.  Our solution-centric services are deployed across the enterprise, target drivers of economic profit (growth, margin, and efficiency), and are aligned at the intersections of assets, processes, policies, and people delivering value. Learn More About ProSidian Consulting at www.ProSidian.com.

Job Description

ProSidian Seeks a Project Controls Engineer | Construction Engineering & Monitoring Support [DOE0031031] for Program Support on a Exempt 1099 Contract: No Overtime Pay Basis Remote (within USA - W/ On-Site Meetings Expected) in The CONUS - Located In Washington, DC / Nationwide (Remote Project Support Across the United States) Area Clearance Designation(s): STD Background Chk Contract Contingent, generally located across the CONUS - Located In Washington, DC / Nationwide (Remote Project Support Across the United States) Across The District of Columbia / Nationwide (Remote Project Support Across the United States) - Independent Engineering Advisory Services are typically performed remotely and at project sites nationwide. Region supporting a a department within the US Department of Energy [The Loan Programs Office (LPO)] that provides attractive debt financing for high-impact, large-scale energy infrastructure projects in the United States.

The Project Controls Engineer | Construction Engineering & Monitoring Support [DOE0031031] is aligned with GSA Labor Category: Senior Consultant.

We seek Project Controls Engineer | Construction Engineering & Monitoring Support [DOE0031031] candidates with relevant Energy Industry (Oil, And Gas/Power, And Utilities) Sector Experience (functional and technical area expertise also ideal) to support professional services engagement for Energy Industry (Oil, And Gas/Power, And Utilities) Sector Clients such as DOE.

JOB OVERVIEW

Provide services and support as a Project Controls Engineer [Independent Engineering (IE) Advisory Services] aligned with the Construction Engineering & Monitoring Support Functional Area / Swim Lane / Category Discipline in the Energy Industry (Oil, And Gas/Power, And Utilities) Industry Sector focussing on RM | Risk Management Solutions for clients such as U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) | DOE Energy Dominance Financing (EDF) Program Generally Located In CONUS - Located In Washington, DC / Nationwide (Remote Project Support Across the United States) and across the District of Columbia / Nationwide (Remote Project Support Across the United States) - Independent Engineering Advisory Services are typically performed remotely and at project sites nationwide. Region (Of Country/World) Remote (within USA - W/ On-Site Meetings Expected).

 Serves as a Project Controls Engineer within the Construction Engineering & Monitoring Support swim lane, delivering bankable, technically defensible Independent Engineering advisory services by converting discipline-specific engineering, construction, compliance, operating, commercial, and risk findings into lender-ready due diligence, monitoring, certification, and decision-support outputs.

Serve as a Project Controls Engineer - Construction Engineering & Monitoring Support Specialist (Labor Category: Senior Consultant II) to provide Construction Engineering & Monitoring Support Operations / Technical as part of an as part of an Independent Engineering (IE) Advisory Services | Energy Dominance Financing (EDF) Advisory / Technical Due Diligence / Credit Evaluation / Lifecycle Monitoring Team that provides Engineering Services.  This includes activities that address and Schedule and cost tracking: Project controls and performance monitoring services support Energy Dominance Financing (EDF) Independent Engineering (IE) Advisory requirements through the evaluation and tracking of project schedules, budgets, earned value performance, baseline metrics, change control activities, forecast-to-complete projections, and project control risks. These assessments support technical due diligence, credit and financing evaluations, construction monitoring, EPC oversight, Conditions Precedent validation, disbursement and completion certification, and long-term debt-service viability analyses by providing independent verification of project progress, cost and schedule performance, risk exposure, and overall project execution effectiveness throughout the project lifecycle.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES - Project Controls Engineer | Construction Engineering & Monitoring Support [DOE0031031]

Provides Independent Engineering advisory support for Energy Dominance Financing (EDF) Program technical due diligence, credit evaluation, lifecycle monitoring, and assurance activities, with emphasis on cost, schedule, earned value, baseline changes, and forecast controls. Reviews project documentation, evaluates technical and commercial interfaces, identifies risks and mitigations, validates assumptions, supports conditions precedent and disbursement readiness reviews where applicable, and prepares defensible work products including project controls reports, schedule updates, cost curves, variance analysis, and change logs. Coordinates with engineering, finance, legal, construction, operations, environmental, HSE, and project controls stakeholders to support timely lender and DOE decision-making.

The role(s) are located in the District of Columbia / Nationwide (Remote Project Support Across the United States) - Independent Engineering Advisory Services are typically performed remotely and at project sites nationwide. Region, at or near CONUS - Located In Washington, DC / Nationwide (Remote Project Support Across the United States).  Initially identified Work Site Address (Remote (within USA - W/ On-Site Meetings Expected):  1000 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20585

Qualifications

Desired Qualifications For Project Controls Engineer | Construction Engineering & Monitoring Support [DOE0031031] Candidates:

10+ years of relevant engineering, construction, operations, compliance, risk, finance, or energy infrastructure advisory experience; demonstrated work on oil and gas, power, utilities, or large-scale infrastructure projects for owners, lenders, independent engineers, or federal clients.

Education / Experience Requirements / Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering, geoscience, petroleum engineering, mechanical, electrical, chemical, civil, environmental, or related technical field. PE, PMP, CSP, API, NACE/AMPP, PMI, or discipline-specific credentials preferred where applicable.

10+ years of relevant engineering, construction, operations, compliance, risk, finance, or energy infrastructure advisory experience; demonstrated work on oil and gas, power, utilities, or large-scale infrastructure projects for owners, lenders, independent engineers, or federal clients.

Skills Required

Primarily focused on Engineering Services initiatives and aligned with Program Support activities Construction Engineering & Monitoring Support Functional Area Activities. 

Independent engineering review; U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Loan Programs Office (LPO) - Style documentation discipline; technical due diligence; risk assessment; cost, schedule, earned value, baseline changes, and forecast controls; data room review; information request tracking; report writing; Excel-based analysis; stakeholder coordination; and clear presentation of findings for credit, construction, monitoring, and certification decisions.

Competencies Required

  • Technical judgment; independence and objectivity; analytical rigor; attention to detail; defensible documentation; client service orientation; cross-functional collaboration; issue escalation; quality mindset; schedule discipline; and ability to translate technical evidence into actionable risk, compliance, and financing implications.

Ancillary Details Of The Roles

  • Ancillary role detail: may participate in data room reviews, borrower/contractor interviews, site observations, monthly monitoring meetings, risk register updates, CP evidence reviews, draw package checks, issue closure tracking, and preparation of Independent Engineer reports for DOE, LPO, credit, and program governance stakeholders.
  • The DOE Energy Dominance Financing (EDF) Program represents DOE/LPO-supported financing and lifecycle oversight activities for large-scale U.S. energy infrastructure projects, requiring independent engineering, technical due diligence, credit evaluation, construction monitoring, operational performance assessment, and risk management services to support financing decisions and protect government lending interests throughout the project lifecycle.  DOE financing activities that support U.S. energy infrastructure, energy security, domestic production, and strategic energy investments. The financing authority itself would typically be administered through the DOE Loan Programs Office (LPO).
  • The Loan Programs Office (LPO) is the financing arm of the U.S. Department of Energy, responsible for providing Direct loans, loan guarantees, credit assistance, and project finance support for large-scale energy and infrastructure projects in the United States.  The LPO evaluates projects from Technical, Engineering, Financial, Commercial, Environmental, Regulatory, Construction, and Operational perspectives before financing decisions are made. 
  • Independent Engineering (IE) Advisory Services are needed for complex energy projects. DOE/LPO frequently requires independent technical reviews similar to those used by commercial lenders, export credit agencies, multilateral development banks, and institutional project finance investors.  An EDF-style Independent Engineering engagement could include:
  • - Upstream Oil & Gas (Exploration and production | Reservoir development | Drilling programs)
  • - Midstream (Pipelines | Compression facilities | LNG infrastructure | Storage terminals)
  • - Downstream (Refineries | Petrochemical facilities | Processing plants)
  • - Power & Utilities (Generation facilities | Transmission infrastructure | Grid modernization | Energy storage)

Other Details

Role supports NAICS 541330 Engineering Services for Energy Dominance Financing (EDF) Program/Loan Programs Office (LPO) energy infrastructure financing, with work performed for high-impact oil and gas, power, utilities, and infrastructure projects. Outputs must be independent, traceable to source evidence, suitable for lender review, and aligned with technical due diligence, construction monitoring, EPC oversight, completion certification, operations monitoring, and long-term debt-service viability assessment needs.

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Additional Information

As a condition of employment, all employees must meet the requirements of their roles: establish, manage, pursue, and achieve annual goals and objectives with Documented Goals for each of the firm's Eight ProSidian Global Competencies [1 - Personal Effectiveness | 2 - Continuous Learning | 3 - Leadership | 4 - Client Service | 5 - Business Management | 6 - Business Development | 7 - Technical Expertise | 8 - Innovation & Knowledge Sharing (Thought Leadership)]; and support all business development and other efforts on behalf of ProSidian.

Eight ProSidian Global Competencies

  1. Personal Effectiveness - The ability to manage tasks, time, and relationships efficiently, achieving consistent, impactful results.
  2. Continuous Learning - Ongoing pursuit of knowledge, skills, and adaptability to remain relevant, competent, and professionally competitive.
  3. Leadership - Inspiring, guiding, and motivating others toward shared goals, fostering accountability, collaboration, and strategic organizational success.
  4. Client Service - Delivering responsive, high-quality solutions that address client needs, build trust, and strengthen long-term partnerships.
  5. Business Management - Coordinating people, processes, and resources to achieve strategic objectives, operational efficiency, and sustainable organizational performance.
  6. Business Development - Identifying, pursuing, and securing growth opportunities through strategic relationships, market insight, and innovative solutions.
  7. Technical Expertise - Applying specialized knowledge, analytical skills, and practical experience to solve complex problems with accuracy.
  8. Innovation & Knowledge Sharing (Thought Leadership) - Generating creative solutions, sharing insights, and influencing industry direction through expertise, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

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OTHER REQUIREMENTS

  • Business Tools - understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office.  The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word; proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytics tools, and Visio; and able to quickly learn other tools as needed.
  • Business Tools - understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office.  The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word; proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytics tools, and Visio; and able to quickly learn other tools as needed.
  • Commitment - to work with intelligent, interesti...

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About ProSidian Consulting

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ProSidian is a management and operations consulting firm with a reputation for its strong national practice spanning six solution areas including Risk Management, Energy & Sustainability, Compliance, Business Process, IT Effectiveness, and Talent Management. We help clients improve their operations. Linking strategy to execution, ProSidian assists client leaders in maximizing company return on investment capital through design and execution of operations core to delivering value to customers. Visit www.ProSidian.com or follow the company on Twitter at www.twitter.com/ProSidianfor more information.

Industry

Business schools and computer and management training

Company size

11 - 50 Employees

Headquarters location

Charlotte, NC, US

Year founded

2004

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