Manifest Solutions is currently seeking a Project Cost Analyst for an onsite position in Columbus, OH.
- Coordinates project cost analysis and controls across multiple projects, supporting Project Managers and teams with minimal supervision and strong independent judgment.
- Oversees cost reporting, monitors budgets for accuracy, and collaborates with project teams to apply project management best practices.
- Responsibilities include budget input, ongoing forecasting (including accrual forecasting), variance analysis, cash management awareness, and communication with internal/external stakeholders.
- Drives process optimization.
- Familiar with procurement processes and their impact on cost and schedule management.
- Coordinate project meetings and assist PMs with documentation and planning relating to project financials.
- Prepare investment forecasts, cash flows, variance analysis, cost tracking, SOX support, and estimate vs actual reviews.
- Implement resource/cost plans, baseline budgets, work plans, and project breakdown structures as it relates to project schedule activities.
- Maintain project records, manage unvouchered liabilities, and oversee the full work order lifecycle from creation to closeout.
- Support contracting methods, procurement activities, requisitions, bidding, cost reviews, and tracking.
- Communicate budget and cost information with project stakeholders.
- Work independently to solve moderately complex problems using technical and analytical skills.
- Develop and compile measurable KPIs to track forecast accuracy.
- Support and administer project/work management standards and governance.
- Recommend improvements that enhance project and organizational performance.
- Coordinate with contractors, vendors, and suppliers to gather and integrate performance and cost data.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree + 4 years experience, or Associate's degree + 6 years experience in related fields (Accounting, Business, Construction Mgmt, Engineering, Finance, Technology, Project Mgmt).
- Experience includes utility operations, project management, cost tracking, forecasting (including accruals), budgeting, accounting principles, or construction.
- Strong time management, organization, accuracy, and communication skills
- Proficiency in MS Office, specifically excel
- Effective team collaboration
- Experience with cost management systems (Ecosys)
- Strong creativity and problem solving; ability to work across organizational levels.