Cost Analyst

Hill International

Deliver the infrastructure of change.

Manage project budgets, forecasts, cost analysis, and financial reporting for construction projects.

5 days ago ago

$83,000 - $113,000

Intermediate (4-7 years)

Full Time

Los Angeles, CA, United States

Office Full-Time

Company Size

~3,300 employees across 42 countries Employees

Service Specialisms

Construction Management

Project Management

Sector Specialisms

Buildings

Transportation

Energy

Environment

Industrial

Role

What you would be doing

cost management

budget forecast

financial reporting

costpoint

variance analysis

reconciliation

Ensure compliance with BuildLACCD policies and procedures regarding cost management for capital projects with multiple funding sources.
Maintain and manage the accuracy and integrity of project budgets and financial forecasts, ensuring compliance with established cost management procedures and policies.
Serve as the primary contact for College financial information requests from CPLT and the PMO, providing timely and accurate budget and cost details.
Participate in the change management and risk assessment meetings to analyze cost-related trends, risks, and exposures, contributing to proactive cost mitigation strategies.
Generate detailed financial and budget reports for campus-specific budgeting, cost control, auditing, and asset tracking using systems like Proliance, Deltek Costpoint, and other standard office program & applications.
Create and deliver tailored financial, budget, and schedule reports in response to directives from the College Project Director (CPD) and other stakeholders.
Allocate and manage Estimates to Complete (ETCs) for projects, including but not limited to change order proposals, task order requests, online vendor portal requests, and PBAs to ensure continued alignment with financial objectives.
Review and analyze financial reports, cost performance, and progress data to ensure accuracy, providing insights into potential financial risks on a regular and/or as needed basis.
Assist in gathering physical completion data and perform necessary data entry to adjust project budgets and forecasts accordingly.
Administer the processing of budget transfers, financial closeouts, contract requests, purchase requisitions, amendments, PBAs, change orders and other necessary documentation into the cost management systems.
Examine staffing plans to identify resource demand peaks and recommend cost-effective strategies to level resources and reduce unnecessary financial strain.
Collaborate with Project and Construction Managers in drafting white papers for project establishment, re-baselining, and securing funding for capital projects.
Review project budgets and expenditures across multiple funding sources to ensure alignment with overall financial goals and objectives.
Collaborate with the PMO to validate and collect project budget data, contributing to the development of accurate dashboard reports for stakeholders.
Participate in monthly Estimate at Completion (EAC) reviews, collaborating with the Project Management Office (PMO) to provide in-depth variance analysis and identify underlying causes.
Work with scheduling teams to assess the impact of cash flow and schedule performance on project costs, identifying variances, cost overruns or underruns, and potential forecasting issues.
Track and analyze trends in project costs and the effectiveness of mitigation plans, comparing these against actual performance and forecasts.
Perform monthly reconciliation of budget & costs to ensure month-end data reporting accuracy.
Manage and reconcile project control data, ensuring accuracy in program control databases and related financial reports.
Oversee the review and approval process for contractor and consultant payment applications, ensuring financial accuracy and compliance.
Take on additional duties or special projects as needed to support cost management initiatives and overall project success.
Conduct detailed analysis of cost variances, performance data, and trends to identify potential impacts on budgets, recommending corrective actions where necessary, ensuring financial data aligns with project goals.
Assist in preparation and validation of contract amendment exhibits, task order requests, and change orders, PBAs for proper budget allocation, cost coding accuracy, and adherence to reporting and financial standards ensuring alignment with project budget and cost tracking procedures.

What you bring

advanced excel

proliance

data warehouse

bs/ba degree