Cost Analyst

Job description

Position Overview Power your future with Qualus in our Program Management department as a Cost Analyst. As a Cost Analyst you will be responsible for assembling and providing information to Project Managers and Operations Management within their assigned Business Units regarding project current costs, commitments, and forecasts according to strict deadlines. This includes coordinating responses from field/operations personnel and gathering information from internal accounting systems, assembling accurate reporting workbooks, and interpreting data to predict project productivity trends. Time management, multi-tasking and a strong adherence to deadlines are essential to the position. Responsibilities: - Develop, maintain, and review cost forecasts, accruals, and budgets throughout project lifecycle. - Compile and analyze actual job cost data from accounting systems (Vista and VMS) and prepare forecasting workbooks. - Collaborate with Project Managers to review change orders, verify committed costs, and support scope change requests. - Assist in project budget setup and earned value structure development at project initiation. - Effective, clear & timely communication of data and tren...