Senior Cost Analyst

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Your impact

Jacobs is looking to add a Senior Cost Analyst professional to its team here in New York who will be responsible to help deliver a large multi-billion electric transmission project. If you’re looking to challenge today and reinvent tomorrow, consider joining our team where you can be you and we will foster your growth, both professionally and personally.

As a Senior Cost Analyst, you’ll monitor, report and conduct detailed reviews during all phases of the program development to achieve a Target Capital Plan.

Your responsibilities will entail overseeing a team that will review cost estimates, compare budgets to the actual expenses, and monitor costs while following significant process changes. You’ll also prepare reports which help shape management decisions and must be well-versed in data and financial analysis.

You’ll determine standard costs and investigate variances in expenses and may be called upon to prepare detailed reports. You’ll manage budgets, monitor spending, and conduct audits on financial processes and transaction cost analysts. #epjobs #naepjobs

Other Responsibilities Include

• Perform detailed variance analysis of actual financial results versus plan, forecast, and key performance metrics.
• Work closely with accounting to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Develop and maintain Estimate to Complete (EAC's)
• Serve as the primary interface between assigned and designated departments.
• Review strategic and task order pricing, providing pricing recommendations.
• Examine data to help with reducing cost in all operations.
• Work with key stakeholders to identify project risks and track them.
• Consult on cost impacts of potential solutions (Options)

Here's what you'll need

• Knowledge and understanding of capital construction methods, practices, contractors' methods of tendering and contract/subcontract administration.
• Deep understanding and previous experience in cost control and financial reporting of transmission systems
• Knowledge of AACE recommended techniques for estimation.
• Knowledge of contractor’s estimation practices and construction pricing.
• Experience and knowledge of progressive contracting models and financial control and analysis
• Experience in coordinating with the members of the Project Teams including SMEs for the purposes of arriving at and monitoring Target Costs.

You’ll also need

• 10+ years experience as a cost analyst or relevant domain.
• Well developed problem solving and analytical skills,
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office (e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.).
• Skilled at cost estimates and cost analysis with an eye for detail.
• Is a leader and negotiator.
• Strives for continuous improvement.
• Comfortable collaborating, negotiating and planning budgets.
• Certified Cost Professional or Quantity Surveyor is recommended.

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $151,500.00 to $198,750.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on March 24, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

At Jacobs, we’re partnering across the globe to create the best project outcomes by maximizing the design, digital technology, and support capabilities of our Global Integrated Delivery (GID) teammates. By joining Jacobs, you’ll commit to supporting and engaging with these teams, as we work to build a company like no other.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

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