{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"e59054ebf69fe4cc4eaffe86","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/e59054ebf69fe4cc4eaffe86","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/e59054ebf69fe4cc4eaffe86","title":"Project Controls Cost Analyst","description":"We are looking for Project Controls Cost Analysts in the Georgia region to support our client, a major U.S. utility to help ensure the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of project controls across a large portfolio. This is a Hybrid role.\nThe Project Controls Analyst – Reconciliation & Closeout supports the successful closure of capital projects through detailed financial, material, and engineering validation activities. This role ensures all project data, costs, and deliverables are accurate, aligned, and complete prior to final closeout.\nWorking closely with Project Managers, Engineering, and PMO stakeholders, the analyst is responsible for identifying and resolving discrepancies, validating system data, and enabling timely, compliant project closure.\nThis role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, the ability to focus, and the ability to work across systems and functional teams to drive resolution.\nKey Responsibilities:\nPerform detailed project reconciliation across financial systems, engineering records, and asset data\nValidate unitization, plant transfers, and retirement units to ensure alignment with installed assets and approved scope\nIdentify and resolve discrepancies between field execution, design outputs, and system records\nIdentify cost variances and support development of clear explanations for Project Managers and PMO\nAnalyze project spend for completeness, accuracy, and proper allocation Perform UDBU (Unidentified/Unallocated) analysis to identify missing charges or misallocated costs\nInvestigate and resolve data gaps in coordination with PMs, engineering, and finance teams\nValidate that all project documentation, engineering deliverables, and financial records are complete and aligned\nPartner with Project Managers, Engineering, Design, Supply Chain, and PMO teams to drive issue resolution\nTrack and follow up on outstanding items required for closeout approval\nEnsure projects meet all required criteria for closeout, including resolution of technical, financial, and material discrepancies\nEnsure all required closeout documentation is complete, accurate, and properly stored in systems\nQualifications:\nBachelor’s degree in Finance, Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail\n5 years or more experience managing project cost, forecasts, budgets, and conducting financial reporting for utility and infrastructure projects.\nProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite – Excel (formulas, macros, pivot tables, VLOOKUP, dashboards, etc.), SAP, Power BI, Tableau.\nPreferred Qualifications:\nExperience working within construction, energy, utilities, engineering (civil, mechanical, electrical), consulting or related space.\nFamiliarity with project closeout processes and lifecycle delivery\nExperience with ERP or project systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Trimble, or similar)\nKey Success Factors\nAbility to identify and resolve discrepancies across technical and financial data\nStrong ownership of data quality and completeness\nPersistence in driving issues to closure across multiple stakeholders\nComfort working in structured, process-driven environments\nAbility to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously\nNot quite right for you? For a full listing of all our openings, please visit us at: https://entrustsol.com/careers/ (https://entrustsol.com/careers/)\nWhy Join Us?\nAt ENTRUST Solutions Group, a Leidos company, we are driven by a commitment to innovation, technical excellence, and delivering the critical infrastructure that powers and connects communities. Together with Leidos, we are building a scaled, end-to-end energy and infrastructure organization focused on modernizing the grid, improving reliability, and helping utilities and network providers meet rising demand.\n\nAs an ENR top ranked firm, our team of more than 5,000 professionals brings deep technical expertise and advanced technology across electric, gas, and telecommunications infrastructure. We solve complex challenges for clients across North America and expanding markets, helping them strengthen reliability, expand capacity, and adapt to evolving infrastructure needs.\n\nWe foster a culture where innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement are expected, and where people are empowered to challenge convention, think boldly, and make an impact. Whether you are looking to grow your expertise, lead transformative projects, or help shape the future of infrastructure, you will find opportunities to thrive here.\n\nIf you are ready to outthink the status quo, tackle meaningful challenges, and build what is next, we would love to hear from you.\nWhat We Offer:\nA supportive and inclusive work environment that values diversity and encourages innovation.\nOpportunities for professional growth and career development.\nCompetitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, retirement program with a company match, tuition reimbursement, and flexible work schedules.\nBenefits & Salary:\nThis position pays between $85,000 and $110,000 annually and is an exempt position.\nBenefits offered include company sponsored medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) plan with company match. Also offered are tuition reimbursement, voluntary life, disability, critical illness, accident and hospitalization plans. HSA or FSA medical accounts and FSA dependent care and transportation/parking accounts are also available. These benefits are subject to employee contribution amounts generally set annually.\nFull time employees are eligible to earn PTO hours.\nMay be eligible for discretionary bonus as determined by the company.\nTo learn more about ENTRUST Benefits and Culture, please visit our company LinkedIn page and follow us at:\nhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/entrustsolutionsgroup (https://www.linkedin.com/company/entrustsolutionsgroup)\nENTRUST Solutions Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.\nHeadhunters and recruitment agencies may not submit resumes/CVs through this website or directly to managers. ENTRUST Solutions Group does not accept unsolicited headhunter or agency resumes and will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with ENTRUST Solutions Group.\n\n#LI-LD1\n#LI-Hybrid\n\nEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities\nThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.","company":"Entrust Solutions Group","rawCompany":"entrust solutions group","city":"Atlanta","state":"GA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-01T08:45:29.837Z","occupations":[{"code":"13-1051.00","title":"Cost Estimators","slug":"cost-estimators"},{"code":"13-2031.00","title":"Budget Analysts","slug":"budget-analysts"},{"code":"13-2011.00","title":"Accountants and Auditors","slug":"accountants-and-auditors"}],"industries":[{"code":"237990","title":"Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction","slug":"other-heavy-and-civil-engineering-construction"},{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"},{"code":"541690","title":"Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services","slug":"other-scientific-and-technical-consulting-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Project Controls Cost Analyst","description":"We are looking for Project Controls Cost Analysts in the Georgia region to support our client, a major U.S. utility to help ensure the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of project controls across a large portfolio. This is a Hybrid role.\nThe Project Controls Analyst – Reconciliation & Closeout supports the successful closure of capital projects through detailed financial, material, and engineering validation activities. This role ensures all project data, costs, and deliverables are accurate, aligned, and complete prior to final closeout.\nWorking closely with Project Managers, Engineering, and PMO stakeholders, the analyst is responsible for identifying and resolving discrepancies, validating system data, and enabling timely, compliant project closure.\nThis role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, the ability to focus, and the ability to work across systems and functional teams to drive resolution.\nKey Responsibilities:\nPerform detailed project reconciliation across financial systems, engineering records, and asset data\nValidate unitization, plant transfers, and retirement units to ensure alignment with installed assets and approved scope\nIdentify and resolve discrepancies between field execution, design outputs, and system records\nIdentify cost variances and support development of clear explanations for Project Managers and PMO\nAnalyze project spend for completeness, accuracy, and proper allocation Perform UDBU (Unidentified/Unallocated) analysis to identify missing charges or misallocated costs\nInvestigate and resolve data gaps in coordination with PMs, engineering, and finance teams\nValidate that all project documentation, engineering deliverables, and financial records are complete and aligned\nPartner with Project Managers, Engineering, Design, Supply Chain, and PMO teams to drive issue resolution\nTrack and follow up on outstanding items required for closeout approval\nEnsure projects meet all required criteria for closeout, including resolution of technical, financial, and material discrepancies\nEnsure all required closeout documentation is complete, accurate, and properly stored in systems\nQualifications:\nBachelor’s degree in Finance, Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail\n5 years or more experience managing project cost, forecasts, budgets, and conducting financial reporting for utility and infrastructure projects.\nProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite – Excel (formulas, macros, pivot tables, VLOOKUP, dashboards, etc.), SAP, Power BI, Tableau.\nPreferred Qualifications:\nExperience working within construction, energy, utilities, engineering (civil, mechanical, electrical), consulting or related space.\nFamiliarity with project closeout processes and lifecycle delivery\nExperience with ERP or project systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Trimble, or similar)\nKey Success Factors\nAbility to identify and resolve discrepancies across technical and financial data\nStrong ownership of data quality and completeness\nPersistence in driving issues to closure across multiple stakeholders\nComfort working in structured, process-driven environments\nAbility to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously\nNot quite right for you? For a full listing of all our openings, please visit us at: https://entrustsol.com/careers/ (https://entrustsol.com/careers/)\nWhy Join Us?\nAt ENTRUST Solutions Group, a Leidos company, we are driven by a commitment to innovation, technical excellence, and delivering the critical infrastructure that powers and connects communities. Together with Leidos, we are building a scaled, end-to-end energy and infrastructure organization focused on modernizing the grid, improving reliability, and helping utilities and network providers meet rising demand.\n\nAs an ENR top ranked firm, our team of more than 5,000 professionals brings deep technical expertise and advanced technology across electric, gas, and telecommunications infrastructure. We solve complex challenges for clients across North America and expanding markets, helping them strengthen reliability, expand capacity, and adapt to evolving infrastructure needs.\n\nWe foster a culture where innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement are expected, and where people are empowered to challenge convention, think boldly, and make an impact. Whether you are looking to grow your expertise, lead transformative projects, or help shape the future of infrastructure, you will find opportunities to thrive here.\n\nIf you are ready to outthink the status quo, tackle meaningful challenges, and build what is next, we would love to hear from you.\nWhat We Offer:\nA supportive and inclusive work environment that values diversity and encourages innovation.\nOpportunities for professional growth and career development.\nCompetitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, retirement program with a company match, tuition reimbursement, and flexible work schedules.\nBenefits & Salary:\nThis position pays between $85,000 and $110,000 annually and is an exempt position.\nBenefits offered include company sponsored medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) plan with company match. Also offered are tuition reimbursement, voluntary life, disability, critical illness, accident and hospitalization plans. HSA or FSA medical accounts and FSA dependent care and transportation/parking accounts are also available. These benefits are subject to employee contribution amounts generally set annually.\nFull time employees are eligible to earn PTO hours.\nMay be eligible for discretionary bonus as determined by the company.\nTo learn more about ENTRUST Benefits and Culture, please visit our company LinkedIn page and follow us at:\nhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/entrustsolutionsgroup (https://www.linkedin.com/company/entrustsolutionsgroup)\nENTRUST Solutions Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.\nHeadhunters and recruitment agencies may not submit resumes/CVs through this website or directly to managers. ENTRUST Solutions Group does not accept unsolicited headhunter or agency resumes and will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with ENTRUST Solutions Group.\n\n#LI-LD1\n#LI-Hybrid\n\nEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities\nThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. 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