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Stantec Cost Analyst in Cincinnati, Ohio
When you care deeply about the work you do, it’s rewarding to see it through from concept to completion. We partner with clients to provide both program management and construction management to strategize, plan, and implement projects that drive organizations forward. From hospitals and airports to university campuses, mass transit systems, water treatment facilities, mines, and wind farms, we've successfully managed thousands of projects.
Joining our team, turning visionary ideas into reality, will shape your future—and the future of your community.
We are strategizing, planning, and implementing projects that help clients achieve their organization’s objectives. Join our award-winning program management team and bring transformational project solutions to life.
Your Opportunity
The Cost Analytics Lead provides advanced financial and cost analysis to support effective decision‑making across capital programs and projects. This role transforms cost, schedule, and performance data into actionable insights, enabling proactive management of budgets, forecasts, risks, and funding strategies. The position partners closely with program controls, project managers, finance, and executive stakeholders to ensure cost transparency, accuracy, and predictability throughout the project lifecycle.
Your Key Responsibilities
Cost Analytics & Forecasting
Analyze project and portfolio budgets, forecasts, and Estimates at Completion (EAC), identifying trends, risks, and variances.
Perform detailed cost variance, trend, and sensitivity analyses to support proactive corrective actions.
Data‑Driven Reporting & Insights
Configure and review financial performance reports within existing reporting environment analytical reports, dashboards, and executive summaries focused on performance, cash flow, and funding status.
Translate complex cost data into clear, concise insights for technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
Manage and report of Portfolio performance of key projects, within the overall Program
Financial Modeling & Cash Flow Analysis
Review and analyze program and project cash flow models to support reporting strategies and financial performance.
Analyze budget, funding and spend performance
Detailed review of performance data from Reporting Dashboards and Program Management software
Data Quality & Governance
Perform QA/QC on cost data, forecasts, and assumptions to ensure accuracy, completeness, and auditability.
Establish standardized analytical methodologies, metrics, and reporting frameworks across projects.
Change Management & Risk Support
Analyze cost impacts associated with scope changes, risks, and claims.
Support change management processes through scenario analysis and what‑if modeling.
Provide analytical input to support negotiations and decision‑making related to cost allocation and funding strategies.
Stakeholder Collaboration
As a client representitve, with oversight responsibilities; relationship and commumication skills are of the highest importance. The ability to collaborate, communicate and work in a multi function matrix is essential.
Partner with project managers, schedulers, finance teams, and executives to align cost analytics with program objectives.
Act as a trusted advisor by providing objective, data‑driven insights to guide strategic decisions.
Support development of best practices in cost analytics and program controls across the organization.
Your Capabilities and Credentials
Advanced cost analysis, forecasting, and financial modeling
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
Expertise in budgets, EAC, cash flow, and variance analysis
Ability to communicate insights clearly and effectively
High attention to data integrity, governance, and process improvement
Previous experience in interpreting Dashboard data, ( PowerBi or similar ) is preferred
Previous experience using Trimble Unity Construct (eBuilder), or similar, would be an advantage
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field
Professional designations such as CPA or CFA are an asset
5 years of experience in cost accounting, financial analysis, or similar roles
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other financial analysis software
Solid understanding of accounting principles and financial statements
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
About Stantec
Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.
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Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.
Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).
Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.
The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements
Primary Location: United States | OH | Cincinnati
Organization: BC-2249 Water-US PMCM
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 28/03/2026 02:03:07
Req ID: 1005086
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.