Project Portfolio-Cost Analyst (#2453)

Tallgrass - Houston, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Houston, TX

Food Services and Drinking Places

About the position

The Project Portfolio-Cost Analyst is responsible for controlling and monitoring project expenditures, ensuring accurate recording of invoices and claims from suppliers, vendors, and subcontractors. This role provides planning and cost-controlling support for various projects, including variation reporting and customer billing processes, to maintain project budgets and timelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide project control support to the Project Management (PM) team, including cost control and reporting, invoice tracking, and project status reports.
• Conduct budget status reviews and committed cost analysis to avoid project cost overruns.
• Support the development and implementation of change control processes to ensure compliance with company standards.
• Provide detailed cost reports, including forecasts and variance analysis, for assigned projects.
• Develop and maintain overall project plans and communication networks for data gathering and analysis.
• Implement and maintain cost control measures, reports, and cash flows for specific projects.
• Facilitate forecasting/planning meetings and generate reports for the PM team.
• Prepare, submit, and track bills for payment, resolving any inaccuracies.
• Manage competing priorities and maintain supporting documentation for project materials.
• Serve as the point of contact for project control-related inquiries.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or a related discipline.
• 3 to 5 years of direct work experience in project control or financial analysis.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in MS Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Basic understanding of project cost forecasting and budgets.
• Good basic math skills and advanced office equipment skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Advanced degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Familiarity with the Oracle ERP system, specifically the Projects module.
• Proficiency in Primavera, Microsoft Project, or similar scheduling software.

Benefits

• Health savings account
• Caregiver leave
• Paid holidays
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Life insurance