Cost Analyst

• Cost Analyst
• Location: Allentown, Pennsylvania (3 days in office)

Piper Maddox is partnering with a rapidly growing developer and EPC contractor to hire a Cost Analyst to support major utility-scale energy infrastructure projects across the U.S.

They are backed by a 100+ year-old family-owned organization and have industry roots and approximately 275 employees operating across 17 states. The company is expanding across transmission, substations, distribution, solar, and BESS projects, with a strong presence in New York and long-term utility programs.

This position reports to the Project Controls Manager and will be embedded within major utility projects, working closely with PPL stakeholders and their systems and processes.

Responsibilities:

• Manage cost analysis, reporting, and financial tracking for large-scale energy projects, including transmission, distribution, T&D, and substations
• Support project accruals, forecasting, budgeting, and cost governance processes
• Monitor project performance and identify cost trends, risks, and variances
• Support project in-service and closeout activities
• Partner with project managers, engineers, finance, and operations teams to maintain accurate project financials
• Learn and utilize proprietary utility systems, reporting tools, and processes
• Contribute to continuous improvement across project controls and cost management
• Mentor and support junior cost analysts as the team continues to grow

Requirements:

• 8+ years of relevant experience in cost analysis, project controls, accounting, or a related field
• Understanding of budgeting, forecasting, accruals, and cost reporting
• Experience working on large-scale infrastructure, utility, energy, or construction projects
• Familiarity with project cost management and reporting systems
• Ability to collaborate effectively with both internal teams and utility-side stakeholders
• Comfortable working in a hybrid environment with at least 3 days per week in the Allentown office
• Experience with a utility, IPP, developer, or EPC contractor
• Experience with PPL or other utility systems and processes
• Background supporting transmission, distribution, substations, solar, BESS, wind, or other energy infrastructure
• Experience contributing to project execution beyond traditional accounting responsibilities
• Prior experience mentoring or supporting junior team members
• U.S. citizenship required

Benefits:

• Work on large-scale energy infrastructure projects supporting the U.S. energy transition
• Collaborative, family-oriented culture with direct access to leadership
• Opportunity to work closely with major utility stakeholders
• Growing organization with projects across the country
• Strong benefits package, including:
• Premium health insurance with no deductible and fully covered
• 401(k)
• 2 weeks PTO + 5 personal days
• Car allowance may be considered