National Grid · 12 hours ago
Lead Project Controls Cost Analyst
Northborough, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$141K/yr - $166K/yr
5+ years expNational Grid is hiring a Lead Project Controls Cost Analyst for the Project Controls & Reporting team. In this role, you will ensure the financial integrity and performance of large-scale utility projects by developing, maintaining, and monitoring project forecasts and budgets.
DeliveryEnergyOil and Gas
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain detailed project forecasts and cash flow projections for large multi-year transmission, substation and distribution capital projects
Collaborate with project team members, attend and facilitate project status meetings to ensure accurate and timely cost data collection
Monitor and analyze variances between forecast, budget, and actual costs; provide clear explanations and actionable insights
Prepare and deliver regular project cost reports, including earned value metrics and performance indicators
Support project managers in identifying cost trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement
Ensure compliance with company policies, financial controls, and regulatory requirements
Serve as the Project Controls liaison during contract award and execution phases, verifying that awarded contractors implement agreed Project Controls processes and escalate any deviations for corrective action
Train and mentor internal and contract employees in Cost Management Processes
Timely processing of Cost Accruals
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required, Masters degree preferred
5+ years of work experience in Project Controls, Finance, Accounting or Project Management
Experience specifically with large-scale capital projects (utility, construction, or infrastructure) is highly valued
Proficient in Microsoft Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel-VLOOKUPs, pivot tables)
Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
Strong understanding of forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis principles
Valid driver's license is required with a safe driving history that meets National Grid's Safe Driver policy
Preferred
SAP & Procore experience would be ideal but not required
Demonstrated experience working with contracts/RFP's a plus
Familiarity with earned value management (EVM) and related reporting standards is a plus
Experienced in influencing, persuading, communicating, challenging, and negotiating
Company
National Grid
National Grid facilitates electricity and gas transmission system and focuses on delivering clean energy.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.01BKey Investors
NYSERDASEKStrategic Innovation Fund
2025-08-21Grant· $2M
2025-07-08Post Ipo Debt· $937.85M
2024-09-11Grant· $19.95M
Leadership Team
Zoë Yujnovich
Chief Executive Officer
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