**Job Title:** **Cost Analyst** **Work Schedule:** **Monday-Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM** **Location:** **New Albany, OH** – No relocation candidates considered **Work Arrangement:** **On-Site** **Sponsorship:** **Not C2C eligible. This role is open to US Citizens or GC Holders** **Compensation:** **$39hr** We're seeking two Project Cost Analysts to join our EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) team. Candidates must demonstrate a well-rounded background in budgeting, forecasting, cost tracking, and basic accounting. The ideal candidates will be strong communicators with a collaborative mindset and the ability to handle multiple priorities. **Responsibilities** + Support Project Managers by tracking and analyzing budgets and forecasts across multiple EPC projects + Input and manage project budgets in AEP’s corporate systems + Perform variance analyses, cash flow tracking, and forecast updates + Create work orders and coordinate with contractors/vendors to ensure budget alignment + Assist in Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) reporting, KPI tracking, and long-term financial planning + Coordinate and attend project meetings; update project documentation + Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on cost-related deliverables + Contribute to work order creation, in-servicing, and close-out processes + Potential involvement in bidding activities and vendor contracting + Ensure compliance with AEP project governance and cost control standards **Requirements** **Education & Experience:** + Associate degree + 1-3 years of qualified experience OR Bachelor’s with 1 year experience + Qualified fields: Business, Construction Management, Project Management **Skills & Tools:** + Strong Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook skills + Knowledge of cost analysis, project forecasting, budgeting, and accounting principles + Exposure to utility operations and project systems is preferred + Experience with Earned Value Management or project scheduling systems is a plus ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.