Cost Analyst

Position Summary

Actalent connects passion with purpose. We are supporting critical engineering and sciences initiatives that advance how companies serve the world. With almost 40 years of experience, our scalable talent solutions and engineering and sciences services provide the expertise our customers need to achieve more.

The Cost Analyst will be responsible to coordinate project team activities and support the Project Managers with regards to project logistics. They will mentor and train less experience 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

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s in Construction Management, Engineering, Accounting, or Business
• Eight years of experience working on projects budgets, projections, and cost tracking/ analysis
• Eight years of experience working with accounting principles (debit and credits)
• Be very proficient with Microsoft Office projects and have experience working with a financial costing software

Requisite Abilities and Skills

• Demonstrate ability to manage time effectively and efficiently, show capable of having organizational and planning skills, as well as having an aptitude for accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Team player with ability to work in a highly cross-functional and virtual environment
• Ability to plan, set, and achieve goals
• Superior level of personal character and integrity

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:

• 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)

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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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