Proj Cost Analyst

Job Summary

This role will be responsible for coordinating project cost analysis and controls for team activities supporting the Project Managers (PMs quite often), or other staff, including overseeing the cost reporting for multiple projects and monitoring project budgets to assure accurate depiction of project cost on afger projects under some supervision. Responsibilities include input of budgets within AEP corporate systems, providing ongoing forecast updates and variance analysis at the program and project levels, input and tracking of key performance indicators, and working collaboratively with project teams to implement project management best practices throughout the project lifecycle.

The analyst will also communicate and develop partnerships with internal and/or external customers, support continuous process improvement efforts, develop tools and processes used within the work group, coordinate with external contractors and vendors, and help integrate these parties into the overall project budget and schedule.

• Coordinate project meetings and work with project team members on project activities.
• Support the PM in the preparation and updating of project documentation and planning.
• Prepare forecasts of project spending and cash flows, monitor budget variances, and