Senior Associate, Project Controls – Cost & Schedule

Invenergy

. Develop construction plans and analyze expenditures, cost forecasts, contingency, variance analysis, tariff impacts, reports, and dashboards for renewable energy project execution .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $115,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project cost control, financial analysis, and construction management, with a strong focus on developing forecasts, variance analysis, and cost performance reporting. Proficient in utilizing cost management systems and tools to drive continuous improvement and support project execution.

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Project Cost ControlFinancial AnalysisEarned Value Management (EVM)Primavera P6Cost Management Systems

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Hard Skills

Cost ForecastingVariance AnalysisCost Performance Index (CPI) MonitoringCost Breakdown Structures (CBS)Budget ManagementChange Order ReviewContract NegotiationData VisualizationScenario AnalysisCost Reporting

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsAttention to DetailProblem-SolvingCommunication SkillsCollaboration Skills

Tools & Technologies

EcoSysOracle FusionPower BIOracle Primavera Cloud

Certifications & Qualifications

AACE (CCP/CEP/EVP)PMI (PMP)

Industry Keywords

Construction ManagementEPC Project ExperienceProject ControlsCost Management LifecyclePortfolio Cost Analysis

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudERPOraclePMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop construction plans and analyze expenditures, cost forecasts, contingency, variance analysis, tariff impacts, reports, and dashboards for renewable energy project execution
Conduct portfolio cost analysis and deliver monthly cost performance reports to leadership
Mentor and oversee Analysts in project execution and reporting
Support Project Managers throughout the project cost management lifecycle
Capture, validate, and record actuals, commitments, and forecasts according to corporate standards
Provide cost input to construction execution plans, estimate updates, procurement strategies, and risk-adjusted forecasting
Evaluate vendor and contractor proposals for change management, contract negotiations, and service agreement development
Review and validate supplier and contractor invoices, change orders, and claims
Develop and maintain cost forecasts, cash flow, contingency usage, committed cost tracking, and variance analysis
Maintain the cost control framework, including CBS, budget allocations, work package tracking, and integration with schedule and procurement updates
Prepare project- and portfolio-level reports, progress summaries, dashboards, and KPI updates
Monitor project risks, trends, and deviations; recommend mitigation actions and communicate cost impacts
Manage purchase requisitions, purchase orders, budget transfers, and commitment management across cost systems, accounting, and procurement
Pilot and scale cost management system improvements and facilitate change management and training
Provide ad-hoc cost studies, scenario analyses, and decision-support reporting
Drive consistency and continuous improvement of cost control practices, tools, and reporting standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, finance, accounting, or a related analytical discipline
7+ years of experience in project cost control, project accounting, financial analysis, or related project controls functions
Strong analytical skills with the ability to develop forecasts, analyze variances, assess trends, and interpret cost, schedule, and commercial data
Experience reviewing invoices, change orders, commercial proposals, or contract terms for accuracy and compliance
Proficiency in project coordination across engineering, procurement, finance, and construction stakeholders
Advanced attention to detail and problem-solving capability
Ability to complete tasks with minimal guidance
3+ years of experience with construction project cost and schedule integration
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to synthesize cost information for technical and non-technical audiences
Ability to travel up to 10% of the time and work occasionally on active construction sites
Eligible to work in the United States without employer visa sponsorship now or in the future
Construction or EPC project experience highly desirable
Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM), cost breakdown structures (CBS), and Cost Performance Index (CPI) monitoring
Experience with Primavera P6 or Oracle Primavera Cloud
Experience with cost management or ERP systems such as EcoSys and Oracle Fusion
Experience developing dashboards or data visualizations in Power BI or similar tools
Relevant industry certifications such as AACE (CCP/CEP/EVP), PMI (PMP), or comparable project controls credentials

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus program eligibility (20%–30%)
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Hybrid schedule: work in office Monday through Thursday and remotely on Fridays if work permits