Cost Analyst

We are partnered with a leading construction organization supporting large-scale, mission-critical data center projects across the United States. With a strong focus on operational excellence, financial controls, and project execution, they are seeking a detail-oriented Construction Cost Analyst to support project cost management and data integrity initiatives. The Construction Cost Analyst serves as a critical control point within the project cost management process.

The ideal candidate will have experience in construction cost control, project accounting, or financial operations within the construction industry. This individual will possess strong analytical skills, exceptional attention to detail, and the confidence to challenge and reject cost items that do not meet established standards.

Responsibilities:
Review project costs including invoices, commitments, and change orders
Reject costs that are: Incorrectly coded, Incomplete or missing required documentation, Unsupported by contract or approved change orders, Outside approved project scope or funding authorization
Initiate and manage change events within Procore
Validate that project costs are entered accurately and timely
Ensure all costs are coded to the appropriate project cost structure
Review supporting cost data used for Estimate-to-Complete (ETC) projections
Maintain logs of rejected costs and identified issues

Review and validate project cost transactions

Qualifications:
2-5+ years of experience in construction cost control, project accounting, cost management, or a related field
Experience supporting large-scale commercial, industrial, mission-critical, or data center construction projects preferred
Strong understanding of construction contracts, change management processes, and project cost controls
Ability to review financial documentation with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
Procore experience, including Cost Management and Change Events modules
ERP systems such as NetSuite, Sage Intacct, JD Edwards, Oracle, or similar platforms