Cost Engineer

Cost Controls Analyst

We are seeking a highly skilled Cost Controls Analyst to support cost control, budgeting, and change management activities on transmission projects. This role involves working closely with the Cost Control Manager and other internal teams to ensure effective financial oversight and project success.

Responsibilities :

• Support the Cost Control Manager in the day-to-day administration of cost control, budgeting, and change management activities on transmission projects.
• Enter Purchase Requisitions and manage Cash Flow Forecasting.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of project and program budget forecasts, cash flows, and expenditure tracking.
• Monitor contractor and consultant costs against approved budgets and flag variances or issues for review and resolution.
• Track and log cost-related project changes, assist with analysis, and provide input for recommendations to the Cost Control Manager and Program Manager.
• Prepare and update cost estimates, financial forecasts, and funding requests under the direction of lead project controls staff.
• Maintain financial models and tracking tools to monitor cost allocations across project elements.
• Assist with the preparation and submission of acquisition and reimbursement packages in coordination with the finance team.
• Generate regular cost reports, summaries, and dashboards for review by the Cost Control Manager and Program Management Office (PMO).
• Support the use and administration of the Cost Management System (e.g., Autodesk), including data entry, updates, and report generation.
• Contribute to change management documentation by logging and tracking potential changes and approved change orders.
• Coordinate with internal teams such as Finance, Budget, and Procurement to support reconciliation and audit readiness.
• Assist in the review and processing of contractor / vendor invoices and track payment status to ensure alignment with contractual and financial requirements.
• Provide supporting documentation and analysis for project accounting functions, including cost accruals and cost-to-complete evaluations.
• Assist in the preparation of memos, presentations, and client deliverables, including basic charts, tables, and financial summaries.

Essential Skills :

Additional Skills & Qualifications :

Work Environment :

The role offers flexibility with options for hybrid or remote work arrangements. Candidates located in Duluth are preferred, followed by those in Minneapolis / Minnesota who can travel to Duluth once a month, and finally candidates from the Midwest or remote locations. The position involves working with the enterprise transmission and distribution group on mega projects related to transmission and construction valued at $50M+.

Job Type & Location :

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Duluth, Minnesota.

Pay and Benefits :

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $69.00 / 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 : Medical, dental & vision; Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital; 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available; Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents); Short and long-term disability; Health Spending Account (HSA); Transportation benefits; Employee Assistance Program; Time Off / Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave).

About Actalent :

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