Project Portfolio-Cost Analyst/Lead (#3142)

Primary Purpose :

Responsible to control and monitor project total expenditure including verifying and checking of invoices and claims from suppliers, vendors, and subcontractors to ensure that all project expenditures are captured and properly recorded. Provide planning and cost-controlling support for all projects which includes variation reporting, monitoring of milestone progress to the preparation of customer billing processes, etc.

Essential duties and responsibilities :

• Provide project control support to the Project Management (PM) team which may include cost control and reporting, invoice tracking, account reconciliation, purchase order / work directive analysis, and project status reports as needed.
• Conduct budget status reviews, committed cost analysis, PO status, change order status, and act as an auditing function to ensure all budget variances are reviewed in a timely manner to avoid project cost overruns.
• Support development and implementation of robust change control processes directly tied to delegation of authority to ensure compliance with all company and industry standards.
• Provide detailed and management level cost reports for assigned area to include open commitments, forecasts, contingencies, and line-item variance analysis to the project budget and prior forecast versions.
• Develop and maintain overall project plan for assigned work areas and back up support as needed.
• Develop communications and reporting networks for data gathering, review, analysis and presentation of recommendations to ensure project remains on schedule and within budget.
• Develop, implement, and maintain cost control measures, reports, cash flows and forecasts on specific Projects and Programs.
• Basic understating of risk management tools R, Y,G, chart, etc.
• Facilitate forecasting / planning meetings.
• Generate reports in order to update the PM team concerning progress curves and updated monthly spend forecasts.
• Lead, coordinate and facilitate interactive planning sessions at each phase of the project to assist in overall project plan development and update forecasts.
• Prepare, submit, and track bills for payment.
• Research unexpected items and resolve inaccuracies.
• Manage all competing priorities as part of the assigned project.
• Gather, retain, and properly store of supporting documentation regarding the receipt of materials on projects.
• Deal with a wide variety of people with tact, courtesy, and professionalism.
• Speak clearly, both in person and by telephone, using a high level of verbal skills and listen carefully.
• Maintain regular, dependable attendance and a consistently high level of performance.
• Will work non-traditional hours as needed.
• Maintain a high regard for personal safety, for the safety of company assets and employees, and the general public.
• Other daily, weekly, monthly, or special project duties as identified and defined.
• Review invoicing for accuracy based on contractual constraints on a project-by-project basis.
• Ensure budget tracking against purchase orders or subcontracts.
• Generate purchase order information for processing and tracking.
• Serve as point of contact for project control related inquires.
• Managing integrated data on multiple platforms.
• Facilitate Administrative Closeout procedure to formally closeout projects
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum requirements :

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Physical Demands :

All of the physical requirements listed below are those that may be necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working Conditions :

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PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATIONS, COMPETENCIES, SKILLS, & ABILITIES :

Above the minimum requirements; not required but advantageous in this position :

Other responsibilities :

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed.  This position may perform other duties as assigned.

About Us

Tallgrass was named one of the 2023 Top Workplaces USA and highlighted in Colorado's Top Workplaces for the past seven consecutive years. Tallgrass is a leading energy infrastructure company focused on safely, reliably, and sustainably delivering the energy and services that power our nation and enable our quality of life.

At Tallgrass, we value our teams and strive to create an environment where employees feel respected, and their contributions are valued. We aim to support employees' physical, mental, and financial well-being through a comprehensive Total Rewards Program.

Application Deadline : Recruiting timelines vary by position; however, all Tallgrass positions accept applications for at least five business days from the posting date. This position is open and still accepting applications.

Compensation : Compensation ranges are provided in good faith based on what we anticipate when researching wages for this position at the state and national levels.  We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range.  This salary range may also be modified in the future.

Notice to External Search Firms : Tallgrass does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited referrals and resumes are considered Tallgrass property; therefore, Tallgrass will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited referral. Approved vendors may be invited to refer talent for specific positions at Tallgrass's request only. A fully executed agreement with Tallgrass must be in place and current in these cases.

EEO Statement : Tallgrass complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) affirmative action laws and regulations. Tallgrass does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender Identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, or other status protected by law.