Cost Analyst

Cost Analyst

The Cost Analyst will be responsible for coordinating project team activities and supporting the Project Managers with regards to project logistics. They will mentor and train less experienced project coordinators.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities :

• Prepare cost re-projections and budget variance explanations for project spending.
• Prepare contract requisitions and participate in the bidding process.
• Coordinate the work order process related to a project from creation of the work order through in-serving and closing.
• Coordinate project meetings (including strategy / project planning, kick-off, pre-bid, preconstruction and status meetings); works with project team members on project activities, communicates with TCR's, engineers, and designers on behalf of PM; support Project Manager in the preparation and updating of PLMP documents, Communication Plan, Checklists, PRB requests, Safety Plans, Project Completion Punchlist, etc.
• Coordinate project logistics (including making arrangements for temporary office / jobsite facilities, electricity, securing permits, securing lay down yards, etc.)
• Prepare re-projections of project spending and cash flows, budget variance monitoring, cost tracking / analysis; provide analysis and verification for SOX activities.
• Track, analyze and submit information for un-vouchered liabilities (UVLs), develop invoice data for billable work orders
• Create contract requisitions, provides assistance in preparing Request for Proposal and / or Scope of Work, prepares bid evaluations, assists in analysis of bid results and awarding of contract, communicates with Supply Chain, work with Contractors on various items (UVLs, invoices, contracts, proposals, Affidavit of Completion (AOC), retention, etc.)
• Coordinate the work order process related to a project from creation of the work order through in-serving and closing, including Work Order analysis reports, placing work orders in service, preparing journal entry reclassifications, completing the Major Plant in Service report.
• Mentor and train less experienced project coordinators

Position requires up to 10% travel for site visits.

Education and Experience Requirements :

Requisite Abilities and Skills :

Job Type & Location :

This is a Permanent position based out of New Albany, OH.

Pay and Benefits :

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $35.00 / hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following :

Workplace Type :

This is a hybrid position in New Albany, OH.

Application Deadline :

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 24, 2025.

About Actalent :

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.