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Geronimo Power, LLC

Cost Control Analyst

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What they do

A Project Controls Manager manages project controls for projects with a defined scope, start and completion point. May supervise technical staff on project teams. Manages project cost controls and reporting, project budgets and schedules. May manage projects in construction or engineering.

$108,396 / year median in Indiana

+12% projected growth

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Position Cost Control Analyst Location Bloomington, MN (HQ) About Us Geronimo Power develops, owns, and operates large-scale power and affiliated digital infrastructure projects throughout America's Heartland, including solar, wind, energy storage, and powered data parks. As a farmer-founded and community-focused business, Geronimo Power equips landowners and rural communities with sustainable revenue to ignite local economic growth. To learn more about Geronimo Power, visit www.geronimopower.com or follow the company on LinkedIn. About This Role The Cost Control Analyst supports cost management, forecasting, reporting, and project controls activities across Geronimo Power's renewable energy development portfolio, including solar, wind, battery energy storage systems (BESS), gas generation, and powered data park projects. This role partners with Development, Engineering, Finance, Construction, and Project Planning teams to establish and maintain cost control processes, improve forecasting accuracy, provide portfolio-level cost visibility, and support informed decision-making through disciplined project controls practices. Responsibilities Develop and maintain project cost tracking, forecasting, and reporting tools across the Development portfolio. Support development of Cost Breakdown Structures (CBS) and alignment with Work Breakdown Structures (WBS). Assist with cost loading schedules in Oracle Primavera Cloud (OPC) and support schedule-driven forecasting initiatives. Coordinate monthly forecasting cycles with project teams and consolidate portfolio-level cost forecasts. Analyze budget, forecast, and actual performance and identify key cost variances and trends. Partner with schedulers to translate schedule movement, milestone changes, and critical path impacts into potential cost and cash flow implications. Support development of risk-adjusted forecasting methodologies, including P50 and P90 forecast views. Prepare executive reporting packages, including spend curves, forecast summaries, variance analyses, and portfolio dashboards. Assist with implementation of cost governance processes, change control procedures, reporting standards, and data ownership expectations. Support Power BI dashboard development and continuous improvement of cost reporting tools and processes. Identify cost risks, forecasting challenges, and opportunities to improve project controls maturity across the organization. Collaborate with Development, Engineering, Permitting, Real Estate, Interconnection, Origination, Procurement, Construction, and Finance teams to maintain accurate and timely cost forecasts. Support integration of schedule, cost, risk, and financial information to improve project visibility and decision-making. Escalate significant budget, forecast, or cost exposure concerns to project leadership in a clear and timely manner. What You'll Bring Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management, Business, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. Understanding of project budgeting, forecasting, cost tracking, and variance analysis principles. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and experience using financial reporting tools. Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills. Ability to synthesize large amounts of project data into concise reporting for business and executive stakeholders. Ability to collaborate across functions and communicate cost information clearly to stakeholders. Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and support several projects simultaneously. Interest in helping grow Project Controls capabilities, including forecasting, cost controls, risk management, reporting, and governance. Preferred Qualifications 1 - 2 years of relevant experience in cost controls, project controls, finance, construction, project management, scheduling, renewable energy, or utility-scale project execution. Familiarity with Primavera P6, Oracle Primavera Cloud (OPC), Power BI, or other project controls systems. Experience supporting schedule-driven forecasts, cost-loaded schedules, or portfolio-level reporting. Familiarity with Cost Breakdown Structures (CBS), Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), change control, and project governance practices. Success in This Role Looks Like Project cost forecasts and monthly reporting are accurate, timely, and supported by clear assumptions. Budget, forecast, actual, schedule, and risk information are integrated to provide reliable project and portfolio visibility. Cost variances, forecast changes, and potential exposures are identified early and communicated clearly to project leadership. Executive reporting is concise, decision-useful, and consistent across the Development portfolio. Cost governance, change control, reporting standards, and data ownership practices become increasingly consistent and scalable. Cross-functional teams view Project Controls as a responsive and trusted partner. If you are a detail-oriented Cost Control Analyst with an interest in renewable energy, financial forecasting, and Project Controls, we encourage you to apply for this position. Geronimo Power offers the opportunity to help establish and mature a portfolio-wide cost control function while supporting forecasting, reporting, governance, and project execution practices across a growing development organization. What You'll Get Competitive compensation and performance-based incentives 401(k) retirement plan Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage Paid time off and holidays Tuition assistance and ongoing professional development Employee assistance program (EAP) and wellness resources Pet insurance and employee discount programs Pay Range for the posted level: $85,000 - $103,000 plus target annual bonus opportunity of 25%. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, skills, and demonstrated market-relevant expertise Our Commitment Geronimo Power is committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and high-performing workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and energized to do their best work. We believe strong teams and strong communities drive better outcomes. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants.