Construction Cost Analyst

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Vestas is the world's largest wind turbine manufacturing company with significant operations in the United States.

Construction Cost Analyst

As a Construction Cost Analyst, you will support Offshore Wind Turbine Sales, specifically Construction Costing through the entire sales process from early engagement to contract signing. You will work as part of a team of skilled offshore wind professionals including Construction Proposal Managers and subject matter experts in Marine, Ports, Logistics and Construction topics.

Responsibilities:

• Create cost calculations for projects between $100M and $600M in value to support Construction Proposal Managers in offshore sales activities.
• Prepare operational cost review presentations to support review and approval within the proposal process.
• Support development of offshore cost models and database creation.
• Support offshore construction cost estimation, review and benchmarking.
• Maintain assumptions and relevant content within models and databases to establish historical trends.
• Complete ad-hoc sales related business case analyses supporting the Construction strategy.
• Identify and review key cost drivers and sensitivities with stakeholders for optimization of cost control.
• Review and factor cost risks to project proposals with the Construction Proposal Managers.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business or technical field related to modeling and simulation
• Good economic/financial modeling skills
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Understanding of VBA, SQL script etc.
• Solid critical skills and ability to make business case comparisons for internal and external presentation.
• Ability to perform under high pressure with shifting deadlines and innovative work environment handling multiple deliverables.

Competencies:

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Great written, and verbal, and presentation skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to focus on detailed tasks
• Good attitude for teamwork.
• Maintain high standards of ethical conduct, honesty, and integrity.

What We Offer:

We offer an exciting position with great development opportunities in an inspiring environment at the world's number one wind turbine producer. We value initiative, responsibility, and accuracy. You will become part of an international environment with a commitment to sustainability and safety and you will work among colleagues that take care of each other.

• Attractive salary and one of the most comprehensive benefits plans in the industry
• Great benefits coverage that includes dental and vision
• Generous Paid Time Off policies 
• Great 401(k) plan (with employer match)
• Tuition assistance

Salary - $110,000-$120,000

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DEIB Statement
At Vestas, we recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states, "Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry". Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.

About Vestas
Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We specialize in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore. 
Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than our competitors in the renewable energy arena. We consider ourselves forerunners within the industry, as Vestas continuously aims to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 173 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, Vestas has an unmatched history demonstrating our expertise within the field. 
With 29,000 employees globally, Vestas is a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution – today, tomorrow, and far into the future. 
Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives, and gives everyone equal access to opportunity. 
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