Monitors, maintains and reports on budgets, contracts and other financial issues for Eversource transmission projects. Individual obtains implementing information and recommendations to meet project goals and positively influence project direction; performs cost forecasting, monitoring and control activities including the preparation of cost performance and productivity reports, analysis of supporting data, variance reporting and special studies; and evaluates and reports the cost impact of scope changes and/or productivity changes and recommends corrective actions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Technical Knowledge/Skill:

• Possess strong analytical skills for evaluation of estimates, budgets, cash flows, plans and schedules to effectively control cost
• Sound knowledge of cost and schedule specification requirements, contracts administration techniques, types of contracts and contract applicability
• Ability to efficiently interface with, communicate and coordinate activities with Eversource management, project management and support personnel
• Ability to prepare clear and concise reports using written, oral or graphical means

Education:

• Baccalaureate degree in business, accounting, engineering or related area or the work equivalent experience is required. A degree is finance is preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum of three (3) years of cost experience is required. Experience as a cost analyst is preferred.

Licenses & Certifications:

• None

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assists Project Managers with evaluations and refinement of project cost, cash flows and budgets throughout the project’s life cycle by assessing and communication status, variances, trends and completions.
• Utilizes information such as bids, project scope changes, invoices, internal labor / contractors, material and equipment to perform monthly project forecasting.
• Provides detailed project and program management cost analysis reports to Project Managers, Engineering and Plant Accounting.
• Evaluates and reports the cost impact scope changes and/or productivity changes and recommend corrective actions, as necessary.
• Reconciles project cost to establish accurate historical project data for future use.
• Handles the preparation of un-vouchered liabilities to ensure that all financial impacts are properly reflected on the company’s financial statements.