Description

CEL - Critical Power

Position Overview:

Reporting to the Projects Control Manager, we are seeking a detail oriented and analytical Project Cost Engineer to support the financial performance analysis of multiple customer projects within our LV switchgear project portfolio. This role is critical to ensuring accurate cost tracking, forecasting and financial reporting across a range of data centre client projects. The ideal candidate will work closely with Program and Project Managers, Finance and Operations teams to provide insights that drive informed decision-making and project success.

What You'll Be Doing:

Financial Analysis & Reporting:

• Monitor and analyze project budgets, actual costs and forecasts-to-complete across multiple projects.
• Prepare weekly cost reports, variance analyses and financial performance summaries for SMT.
• Support Earned Value Analysis, Cost-to-Complete, Planned V's Actual spend and timing across projects.
• Identify any financial risks which may escalate during the full project lifecycle.
• Collect, consolidate and analyze data from multiple project streams to assess overall program health.
• Track and report KPI's e.g. budget adherence, schedule variance, earned value and forecast accuracy.
• Ensure alignment between project financials and corporate reporting standards.
• Facilitate project finance control reviews and support audit readiness.
• Maintain dashboards and reporting tools to provide real-time visibility to stakeholders.

Cost Control & Forecasting:

• Track and validate cost inputs from procurement, manufacturing and subcontractors.
• Verify WIP values throughout all stages of production and ensure alignment with SAP data.
• Identify cost overruns and recommend corrective actions.
• Assist in developing and maintaining project cost baselines and change control processes.

Project Support:

• Support the P.C. Manager by participating in project reviews and support financial planning activities.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to ensure financial alignment with project delivery schedules.
• Ensure compliance with internal financial policies and client contractual requirements.

Process Improvement:

• Contribute to the development of standardized cost project finance tools and templates.
• Support automation and digitization of cost tracking and reporting processes.
• Promote best practices in cost control and financial transparency.
• Develop and refine project control processes, templates and tools.
• Promote best practices in cost control, scheduling and performance tracking.
• Train and support project teams in the use of financial control systems and methodologies.

Key Competencies:

• Financially and commercially astute with strong business judgment, attention to detail and accuracy.
• Very strong strategic and analytical skills with a results-driven mindset.
• High level of integrity, professionalism and resilience.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication, cross collaboration and presentation skills.

Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in cost engineering, financial analysis or project controls.
• Highly proficient in Excel, financial modelling, Power BI or other data visualization tools.
• Experience with ERP and project management systems e.g. SAP, Oracle.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, Agile).
• Familiarity with electrical switchgear systems, manufacturing or data center environments is a plus.

Company Description:

CEL Critical Power - Powering the Al Revolution:

CEL has an opportunity for you to join our rapidly growing US business, where you will have an opportunity to make a significant impact on our immediate and long-term success of our Supply Chain function.

CEL is an Irish based 40-year manufacturer, distributor and exporter of electrical switchgear and controls, and related products and services, now focused on the supplying the global Data Centre industry.

Operating from our newly acquired 400,000ft² facility in Williamsburg, Virginia, we aim to double in size each year for the next three years.

CEL is led by a hard-working team who follow traditional working practices, value collaboration, continuous improvement, excellence in quality and commercial curiosity; this is your chance to develop your career as part of a dynamic US SMT who will shape the future of our business.

We strongly believe that seeking out and hiring the most diverse talent and creating an inclusive workplace is the way to create an exceptional and innovative workplace for our employees which will deliver excellence in service to our customers.

We encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experience to join this multicultural, hard-working team.

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