Construction Cost Analyst

Description

• Prepare monthly accruals, journal entries, cost reallocations, and reconciliations; support year-end close and audit requirements.
• Analyze and reconcile contractor and consultant invoices against contracts, schedules of value, change orders, and established procedures.
• Assist with project close-out activities, cost variance analysis, and final cost reconciliations.
• Identify discrepancies in pay applications and coordinate with project managers and contractors to resolve issues.
• Review, update, and distribute project cost reports, cost records, and specialized spreadsheets.
• Coordinate onboarding of contractors and communicate cost-management procedures, including preparing slides and documentation as needed.
• Monitor board-approved contract limits to ensure change orders and invoice adjustments remain within approved thresholds.
• Manage contract requisitions, task authorizations, amendments, commitments, and financial documentation.
• Validate progress invoices for compliance with contract requirements, allowances, contingencies, and Design-Bid-Build and Design-Build contract structures.
• Process contractor change order requests and coordinate alignment with monthly billing cycles.
• Serve as a liaison between project managers, contractors, procurement, and accounting to ensure timely processing of payments, retainage releases, and contract modifications.

Requirements

• Experience reviewing contractor invoices, schedules of value, and progress payments for accuracy and contractual compliance.
• Collaborative and able to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams and external vendors.
• Experience using project management or PMIS tools such as PMWeb , Bluebeam Revu, and AdobeSign.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision; strong attention to detail and organization.
• Ability to review invoices for proper coding, documentation, and contractual conformity.
• Successful clearance of TSA background check and drug/alcohol screening is required for airport access.
• 2+ years of experience in construction cost analysis, project accounting, accounts payable, or cost control.
• Understanding of DBB/DB contracting principles and construction financial workflows.
• BA/BS + None or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Proficiency with Excel , including pivot tables and complex formulas.
• A valid Class C driver’s license and the ability to maintain eligibility under the Airport Authority’s Authorized Drivers Program.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting , Finance, or a related field.
• Knowledge of contract terms, payment provisions, allowances, contingencies, and change order processes.
• Experience with cost reporting, reconciliations, accruals, and financial documentation for capital projects.

Benefits

• Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance