Cost Specialist

Hill International
Pomona, CA
Job Description

Hill International is seeking a Cost Specialist in Pomona, California

Responsibilities

  • Download financial data from various sources (SAP, SharePoint, Excel files) to prepare forecast reports. (approximately 1200+ records)
  • Prepare/review /update project budgets/baselines, short- and long-term forecasts, and expenditure plans for electrical substation construction projects.
  • Develop routine reports to assist in cost monitoring and management.
  • Meet with Project Managers and review the project scope, timelines, forecast costs, including budgets, actuals, and commitments.
  • Assist Project managers in reviewing and reporting cost over/underruns versus approved budget/forecast.
  • Conduct cost assessments and risk assessments and provide variance explanations for changes in project scope, materials, schedule.
  • Update change management tool based on impact analysis.
  • Prepare and present the monthly financial summary for a portfolio of over 50 projects to project management leadership.
  • Provide risk analysis reports for various construction programs.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in finance, data science, or business, or a combination of education, training, and experience, equivalent to a 4-year college
  • 4+ years' experience in cost controls / management required.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft 365 applications, Intermediate MS Excel, knowledge of python programing and basic understanding of MS Access.
  • Expert knowledge of MS Excel, Intermediate level knowledge of Python programming for risk analysis reporting, cluster analysis, and predictive analytics, knowledge of Power BI, and Microsoft Access.
  • Utility construction / project management experience preferred.
  • Must be local to Southern California, Hybrid work schedule.
The salary range for this position is $105,000-$110,000. The offered salary will be based on the applicants qualifications, education, experience and work location.

Depending upon your employment status, Hill's comprehensive benefits may include, Medical, Dental, Vision, Employer Paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurances, Business Travel Accident Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Commuter Benefits, Legal Assistance, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Auto & Home Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Voluntary Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance. Paid Time Off (PTO), Holidays, 401(K) Retirement Savings Plan, Employee Referral Program, Professional Certification Incentive Program, Hill University Learning and Development, Tuition Reimbursement, EAP, Years of Service Awards Program.
Posted 2026-07-31

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