• Lead cost strategy on major capital utility projects with high visibility.
• Hybrid schedule, strong stability, and top‑tier compensation growth potential.
About Our Client
A nationally respected engineering partner known for delivering complex power and infrastructure projects with precision, this firm combines deep technical expertise with a collaborative, client‑focused approach. They offer long‑term stability, strong project pipelines, and a culture built around high standards, professional growth, and meaningful impact.
Job Description
Using a variety of industry and proprietary tools, you will perform the following tasks:
• Implement project controls tools and methodology
• Support the month end closing and phase gate processes, coordination, productions, management, reporting and analysis of cost information
• Support the establishment of project original and approved budgets
• Work with project stakeholders to establish cost baselines
• Develop project forecasts, utilizing estimates, schedules, purchase order open commitments, and inputs from project stakeholders. Review, explain basis for, and adjust project forecasts directly with Project Managers.
• Monitor and analyze actual project costs, calculate variances between actual and forecasted costs, and gather information to document variance explanations.
• Assemble supporting documentation to meet project team and client requests/needs
• Analyze data and build reports to support project monitoring and decision making
• Interface regularly with project management to support monitoring cost performance
• There is the potential for you to travel to client office for project coordination meetings
• Experience with Accrual based project execution.
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
The Successful Applicant
A successful T&D Cost Analyst should have:
• Familiarity with the practical application of project controls
• 10+ years of project experience
• Post-secondary education
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to interact and multitask with project team members, clients, and vendors of varying position levels.
• Motivation: Eager to learn new skills and develop knowledge to add make a valuable impact to project team operation. Willing to engage with others to understand project team needs. Committed to deliver high quality, accurate deliverables with attention to detail.
• Computer Skills: Working knowledge in MS Office tools, with emphasis on the advanced use of MS Excel and/or PowerBI in creating detailed, interactive spreadsheets, workbooks, and databases.
• Working knowledge in SAP
Valued But Not Required Skills And Experience
• Related internship, co-op, or work experience, which includes project controls, project planning, project scheduling, and earned value performance, preferably within the power industry
• i.) AACE CCT, or PMI Equivalent
• ii.) Working towards AACE CCP, CEP, PSP, PRMP, EVP, or PMI Equivalent
• iii.) In lieu of Professional Designation (i. or ii.) above, has completed equivalent training
• Or in lieu of i.), ii.) or iii.) above, has successfully passed designated proficiency testing
What's on Offer
• Competitive hourly pay ranging from $59 to $72 USD, depending on experience.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits (MDV).
• Opportunity to work on impactful construction projects in the industrial and manufacturing sector.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Chance to enhance your expertise in cost analysis within a reputable organization.
If you are detail-oriented and ready to contribute to a dynamic team in New Orleans, LA, apply today!