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06-04-2026
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Job Summary
This role will be responsible for coordinating project cost analysis and controls for team activities supporting the Project Managers (PMs), or other staff, including overseeing the cost reporting for multiple projects and monitoring project budgets to assure accurate depiction of project cost on intermediate projects under some supervision. Responsibilities include input of budgets within the AEP corporate systems, providing ongoing forecast updates and variance analysis at the program and project levels, input and tracking of key performance indicators, and working collaboratively with project teams to implement project management best practices throughout the project lifecycle. Provides communication and develops partnerships with internal and/or external customers. As an experienced member of the team, expectations include conducting training, supporting continuous process improvement efforts and developing tools and processes utilized within the work group. Responsible for the creation of work orders and having direct interface in coordinating with external contractors and vendors to integrate these parties into the overall project budget and schedule.
What you’ll do:
- Coordinate project meetings and work with project team members on project activities. Support the PM in the preparation and updating of project documentation and planning.
- Assist with preparing forecasts of project spending and cash flows, budget variance monitoring, cost tracking/analysis.
- Depending on business unit needs, provide analysis and verification for Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) activities and assist with providing input to annual budget, capital forecasts, five-year plan and improvement requisitions.
- Perform estimate vs. actuals analysis. Collaborate with Project Management (PM) and other vested parties to perform variance reporting and/or establish original baseline budgets that are time-phased with dates from the system schedule.
- Create project breakdown structures. Perform some departmental organizational functions when necessary and as assigned to ensure the smooth operation of project functions.
- This might include tracking, analyzing, and verifying information for unvouchered liabilities (UVLs), keeping project system records current and complete, and coordinating the work order process related to a project from creation of the work order through in-servicing and closing.
- Depending on the business unit assigned, assist in the contracting process. This might include bidding activities, analysis of cost, cost tracking, etc.
- Communicate with project team, resources, and other internal and external stakeholders on various budgetary items. Work with others in both supplying information and seeking assistance as necessary.
- Perform varied assignments demonstrating technical knowledge and analytical techniques to solve problems or analysis.
- Apply problem solving skills to resolve technical problems and initiate solution techniques.
- Develop and compile Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that are measurable outcomes (scope, budgeting, schedule performance, cost performance, forecasting, etc.) Providing strong teamwork with colleagues, vendors and/or customers and responding to customer/vendor inquiries, resolving work order issues and/or implementing action plans in a fast-paced, results-oriented team.
- Understand the AEP project/work management organizational standards and assist in the management of projects to those standards.
- Adhere to the guidance and standards put forth by the AEP Project Management Governance Committee.
- Provide training and guidance to lower-level employees as appropriate.
- Recommend improvements that enhance the role, project performance, and AEP's performance regarding service and product delivery as well as environmental and community stewardship.
- Depending on the assigned business unit, coordinate work activities of others within work group, team or those external to the company including contractors, vendors as required to resolve routine technical tasks and field work activities.
- Make decisions and contribute to team decision making and consensus building.
What we’re looking for:
Project Cost Analyst Associate SG5
Education:
- No experience required with a qualified associate or bachelor’s degree.
- With a High School Diploma, a minimum of two (2) years' qualified experience.
- Qualified degrees must be in a related field from an accredited university or college and could include Accounting, Business, Construction Management, Engineering, Technology, or Project Management.
Experience:
- Qualified experience includes utility specific operations knowledge/experience with a good working knowledge of work processes and procedures.
- Experience should be in design, operations, planning, project management, cost tracking analysis, forecasting, and project budgets, working with accounting principles, and/or construction or maintenance of systems and/or equipment.
Project Cost Analyst SG6
Education:
- Qualified degrees must be in a related field from an accredited university or college and could include Accounting, Business, Construction Management, Engineering, Technology, or Project Management.
- With a High School Diploma or GED, four (4) years' experience as a Project Cost Analyst Associate (grade 005).
- With a qualified associate’s degree, three (3) years' qualified experience.
- With a qualified bachelor’s degree, one (1) year of qualified experience.
Experience:
- Qualified experience includes utility specific operations knowledge/experience with a good working knowledge of work processes and procedures.
- Experience should be in design, operations, planning, project management, cost tracking analysis, forecasting, project budgets, working with accounting principles, and/or construction or maintenance of systems and/or equipment.
License/Certifications:
- A professional or trade certification such as a CCMP, CETa, IQCP, PMP, RMP, etc. is not required at this level.
- A certification is required to progress to the principal (grade 008) level of this job family if you have a high school diploma/GED or non-qualified higher education degree. Otherwise, a certification is preferred at the principal level.
Project Cost Analyst Senior SG7
Education:
- High School Diploma or GED, (4) years' experience as a Project Cost Analyst (grade 006).
- With a qualified associate’s degree, (6) years' qualified experience. With a qualified bachelor’s degree, (4) years of qualified experience.
- Qualified degrees must be in a related field from an accredited university or college and could include Accounting, Business, Construction Management, Engineering, Technology, or Project Management.
Experience:
- Qualified experience includes utility specific operations knowledge/experience with a good working knowledge of work processes and procedures.
- Experience should be in design, operations, planning, project management, cost tracking analysis, forecasting, project budgets, working with accounting principles, and/or construction or maintenance of systems and/or equipment.
License/Certifications:
- A professional or trade certification such as a CCMP, CETa, IQCP, PMP, RMP, etc. is not required at this level.
- A certification is required to progress to the principal (grade 008) level of this job family if you have a high school diploma/GED or non-qualified higher education degree. Otherwise, a certification is preferred at the principal level.
In addition:
- Demonstrate ability to manage time effectively and efficiently and demonstrate organizational and planning skills, as well an aptitude for accuracy, attention to detail and ability to achieve goals.
- Demonstrates a basic level of technical knowledge related to writing and verbal communication. Proficient in use of computer and Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
- Team players with ability to work and collaborate well with others.
- Some travel, including overnight, may be required. Safely and effectively perform light physical duties at various work sites including home and AEP locations in varying conditions.
- Understand and support the policies, values, principles, structure and behavior of AEP.
- Exposure to corporate accounting and project cost management systems, construction environments, earned value management, and scheduling systems is preferred but not required.
- Availability to work overtime, call-out overtime and shift work may be required depending on business unit.
- Demonstrate an attitude and desire to listen to and satisfy both internal and external customers who use and depend upon our work.
Where you’ll work:
This role sits on site in New Albany, Ohio.
What you’ll get:
Project Cost Analyst Associate SG5 ($63,496-$79,369)
Project Cost Analyst SG6 ($74,551-$93,188)
Project Cost Analyst Senior SG7 ($87,633-$109,544)
In addition to a competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.
Where Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do
At AEP, we’re more than just an energy company — we’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you.
American Electric Power (On-Site)
$63-$109/ Year
#LI-Onsite
#AEPCareers
#Projectcostanalyst
Compensation Data
Compensation Grade: SP20-006
Compensation Range: $63,496.00 - $109,543.00
The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
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It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.
Job Posting End Date
06-04-2026
Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.
Job Summary
This role will be responsible for coordinating project cost analysis and controls for team activities supporting the Project Managers (PMs), or other staff, including overseeing the cost reporting for multiple projects and monitoring project budgets to assure accurate depiction of project cost on intermediate projects under some supervision. Responsibilities include input of budgets within the AEP corporate systems, providing ongoing forecast updates and variance analysis at the program and project levels, input and tracking of key performance indicators, and working collaboratively with project teams to implement project management best practices throughout the project lifecycle. Provides communication and develops partnerships with internal and/or external customers. As an experienced member of the team, expectations include conducting training, supporting continuous process improvement efforts and developing tools and processes utilized within the work group. Responsible for the creation of work orders and having direct interface in coordinating with external contractors and vendors to integrate these parties into the overall project budget and schedule.
What you’ll do:
- Coordinate project meetings and work with project team members on project activities. Support the PM in the preparation and updating of project documentation and planning.
- Assist with preparing forecasts of project spending and cash flows, budget variance monitoring, cost tracking/analysis.
- Depending on business unit needs, provide analysis and verification for Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) activities and assist with providing input to annual budget, capital forecasts, five-year plan and improvement requisitions.
- Perform estimate vs. actuals analysis. Collaborate with Project Management (PM) and other vested parties to perform variance reporting and/or establish original baseline budgets that are time-phased with dates from the system schedule.
- Create project breakdown structures. Perform some departmental organizational functions when necessary and as assigned to ensure the smooth operation of project functions.
- This might include tracking, analyzing, and verifying information for unvouchered liabilities (UVLs), keeping project system records current and complete, and coordinating the work order process related to a project from creation of the work order through in-servicing and closing.
- Depending on the business unit assigned, assist in the contracting process. This might include bidding activities, analysis of cost, cost tracking, etc.
- Communicate with project team, resources, and other internal and external stakeholders on various budgetary items. Work with others in both supplying information and seeking assistance as necessary.
- Perform varied assignments demonstrating technical knowledge and analytical techniques to solve problems or analysis.
- Apply problem solving skills to resolve technical problems and initiate solution techniques.
- Develop and compile Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that are measurable outcomes (scope, budgeting, schedule performance, cost performance, forecasting, etc.) Providing strong teamwork with colleagues, vendors and/or customers and responding to customer/vendor inquiries, resolving work order issues and/or implementing action plans in a fast-paced, results-oriented team.
- Understand the AEP project/work management organizational standards and assist in the management of projects to those standards.
- Adhere to the guidance and standards put forth by the AEP Project Management Governance Committee.
- Provide training and guidance to lower-level employees as appropriate.
- Recommend improvements that enhance the role, project performance, and AEP's performance regarding service and product delivery as well as environmental and community stewardship.
- Depending on the assigned business unit, coordinate work activities of others within work group, team or those external to the company including contractors, vendors as required to resolve routine technical tasks and field work activities.
- Make decisions and contribute to team decision making and consensus building.
What we’re looking for:
Project Cost Analyst Associate SG5
Education:
- No experience required with a qualified associate or bachelor’s degree.
- With a High School Diploma, a minimum of two (2) years' qualified experience.
- Qualified degrees must be in a related field from an accredited university or college and could include Accounting, Business, Construction Management, Engineering, Technology, or Project Management.
Experience:
- Qualified experience includes utility specific operations knowledge/experience with a good working knowledge of work processes and procedures.
- Experience should be in design, operations, planning, project management, cost tracking analysis, forecasting, and project budgets, working with accounting principles, and/or construction or maintenance of systems and/or equipment.
Project Cost Analyst SG6
Education:
- Qualified degrees must be in a related field from an accredited university or college and could include Accounting, Business, Construction Management, Engineering, Technology, or Project Management.
- With a High School Diploma or GED, four (4) years' experience as a Project Cost Analyst Associate (grade 005).
- With a qualified associate’s degree, three (3) years' qualified experience.
- With a qualified bachelor’s degree, one (1) year of qualified experience.
Experience:
- Qualified experience includes utility specific operations knowledge/experience with a good working knowledge of work processes and procedures.
- Experience should be in design, operations, planning, project management, cost tracking analysis, forecasting, project budgets, working with accounting principles, and/or construction or maintenance of systems and/or equipment.
License/Certifications:
- A professional or trade certification such as a CCMP, CETa, IQCP, PMP, RMP, etc. is not required at this level.
- A certification is required to progress to the principal (grade 008) level of this job family if you have a high school diploma/GED or non-qualified higher education degree. Otherwise, a certification is preferred at the principal level.
Project Cost Analyst Senior SG7
Education:
- High School Diploma or GED, (4) years' experience as a Project Cost Analyst (grade 006).
- With a qualified associate’s degree, (6) years' qualified experience. With a qualified bachelor’s degree, (4) years of qualified experience.
- Qualified degrees must be in a related field from an accredited university or college and could include Accounting, Business, Construction Management, Engineering, Technology, or Project Management.
Experience:
- Qualified experience includes utility specific operations knowledge/experience with a good working knowledge of work processes and procedures.
- Experience should be in design, operations, planning, project management, cost tracking analysis, forecasting, project budgets, working with accounting principles, and/or construction or maintenance of systems and/or equipment.
License/Certifications:
- A professional or trade certification such as a CCMP, CETa, IQCP, PMP, RMP, etc. is not required at this level.
- A certification is required to progress to the principal (grade 008) level of this job family if you have a high school diploma/GED or non-qualified higher education degree. Otherwise, a certification is preferred at the principal level.
In addition:
- Demonstrate ability to manage time effectively and efficiently and demonstrate organizational and planning skills, as well an aptitude for accuracy, attention to detail and ability to achieve goals.
- Demonstrates a basic level of technical knowledge related to writing and verbal communication. Proficient in use of computer and Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
- Team players with ability to work and collaborate well with others.
- Some travel, including overnight, may be required. Safely and effectively perform light physical duties at various work sites including home and AEP locations in varying conditions.
- Understand and support the policies, values, principles, structure and behavior of AEP.
- Exposure to corporate accounting and project cost management systems, construction environments, earned value management, and scheduling systems is preferred but not required.
- Availability to work overtime, call-out overtime and shift work may be required depending on business unit.
- Demonstrate an attitude and desire to listen to and satisfy both internal and external customers who use and depend upon our work.
Where you’ll work:
This role sits on site in New Albany, Ohio.
What you’ll get:
Project Cost Analyst Associate SG5 ($63,496-$79,369)
Project Cost Analyst SG6 ($74,551-$93,188)
Project Cost Analyst Senior SG7 ($87,633-$109,544)
In addition to a competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.
Where Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do
At AEP, we’re more than just an energy company — we’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you.
American Electric Power (On-Site)
$63-$109/ Year
#LI-Onsite
#AEPCareers
#Projectcostanalyst
Compensation Data
Compensation Grade: SP20-006
Compensation Range: $63,496.00 - $109,543.00
The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
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It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.
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Search Project Analyst Jobs in OhioProject Analyst Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies sponsor visas for project analysts in Ohio?
Several large Ohio employers have a track record of sponsoring project analysts. In Columbus, Nationwide Insurance, JPMorgan Chase, and OhioHealth regularly file work visa petitions. In Cincinnati, Procter & Gamble and Kroger are consistent sponsors. In Cleveland, progressive financial services firms and Cleveland Clinic appear frequently in Department of Labor disclosure data for analyst-level roles.
Which visa types are most common for project analyst roles in Ohio?
The H-1B visa is the most common visa for project analyst roles in Ohio, as the position generally qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring at least a bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as business, information systems, or engineering. Candidates already holding OPT or STEM OPT authorization can begin work before an H-1B petition is filed. The L-1B is an option for intracompany transferees moving into analyst roles at multinational firms with Ohio offices.
Which cities in Ohio have the most project analyst sponsorship jobs?
Columbus leads the state for project analyst sponsorship activity, driven by its concentration of insurance, financial services, and technology employers. Cincinnati ranks second, particularly in consumer goods and logistics. Cleveland draws sponsorship through healthcare systems and manufacturing firms. Smaller markets like Dayton and Akron have opportunities in defense contracting and polymer science, though at lower volume than the three major metros.
How to find project analyst visa sponsorship jobs in Ohio?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically by visa sponsorship availability, making it straightforward to search for project analyst roles in Ohio without manually screening out employers who don't sponsor. You can filter by city, industry, and visa type to match your authorization situation. Because sponsorship status is built into the search, you spend less time on outreach to employers unlikely to support an international hire.
Are there any Ohio-specific factors that affect project analyst visa sponsorship?
Ohio's strong university system, including Ohio State, Case Western Reserve, and University of Cincinnati, produces a consistent supply of international graduates who pursue analyst roles in-state. Employers familiar with OPT-to-H-1B transitions tend to be more comfortable sponsoring. Ohio's prevailing wage requirements for H-1B petitions are tied to the Department of Labor's wage data for each metro area, so compensation expectations vary between Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored project analyst jobs in Ohio?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.