Project Cost Analyst

Summit Line Construction, Inc.
  • Provo, Utah
  • Full-time
6 days ago

Job Description

About Us:

Summit Line Construction, a subsidiary of Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE: PWR), is one of North America's premier utility construction companies. Headquartered in Heber City, Utah, we offer powerline and substation construction and maintenance services in a variety of utility markets. Like many Quanta operating companies, Summit Line continues to experience significant growth. As our national operations expand, we seek motivated individuals to join the team!

About this Role:

Company Overview:

Summit Line Construction is headquartered in Heber City, Utah. With additional Utah locations in Sandy and Provo. You can also find us in Northern California, Reno, Las Vegas and Phoenix. We offer our team members competitive pay and benefits, rewarding work, growth opportunities, and a constructive and collaborative work environment.

Job Summary:

We are currently seeking an experienced Project Cost Analyst to join our Provo team! The Project Cost Analyst supports the financial and cost-control functions of construction projects, working under the direction of the Project Controller and/or Project Manager. This role focuses on accurate cost tracking, data entry, reporting, and forecast support to help maintain budgetary control and project efficiency. The Project Cost Analyst assists in monitoring labor, material, equipment, and subcontract costs, and collaborates with Project Controllers, Project Managers, Site Supervisors, and Finance teams to ensure timely, accurate financial data and reporting.

What You'll Do:

 

Key Responsibilities:

Cost Tracking & Data Entry

  • Monitor and record actual project costs, including labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor invoices, ensuring accuracy and proper coding.
  • Enter and maintain cost data in Ecosys and other financial management systems in a timely and accurate manner.
  • Reconcile cost reports against budgets and flag discrepancies for review by the Project Controller.
  • Support weekly cost verification and financial postings.
  • Budget & Forecast Support
  • Assist in maintaining project budgets and cost breakdowns under the direction of the Project Controller or Project Manager.
  • Support Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) setup and updates in coordination with the project team.
  • Help compile cost-to-complete estimates and monthly forecast updates.
  • Track production and earned value metrics to support forecasting accuracy.

Reporting & Analysis

  • Prepare routine cost reports, variance summaries, and production tracking reports for review by project leadership.
  • Provide basic trend analysis comparing actual costs to budgeted amounts.
  • Support development of dashboards and reports used to communicate project performance.
  • Assist with weekly and monthly reporting on cost and schedule performance.

Invoice & Contract Support

  • Review subcontractor and vendor invoices for accuracy, coding, and compliance with contract terms.
  • Assist in tracking change orders and their financial impact.
  • Support monitoring of project cash flow, invoicing, and collections.
  • Compliance & Audit Support
  • Assist in maintaining compliance with company financial policies, internal controls, and accounting standards.
  • Support internal and external audits by preparing and organizing requested cost documentation.
  • Help monitor Accounts Receivable Aging Reports and retainage tracking.

Collaboration & Communication

  • Work closely with the Project Controller, Project Manager, Site Supervisors, and Finance/Procurement teams to ensure accurate data collection.
  • Participate in job review meetings, providing cost data and supporting analysis as needed.
  • Support RFQ and RFI processes by compiling financial data for project feasibility review.

Physical Demands:

  • Sit for extended periods of time
  • Use hands and fingers to operate a computer, keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment
  • Communicate effectively in person, by phone, and electronically
  • Stand and walk occasionally throughout the workday
  • Reach with hands and arms
  • Occasionally lift and/or move items up to 20 pounds (e.g., files, office supplies, equipment)
  • Read printed documents and view information on computer screens
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

 

What You'll Bring:

 

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Construction Management, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
  • 1-3 years of experience in cost analysis, project accounting, construction finance, or a related support role.
  • Familiarity with earned value management (EVM) and project cost tracking principles preferred.
  • Working knowledge of construction accounting principles and budgeting concepts.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP); exposure to JDE, SAP, EcoSys, or similar ERP/financial systems a plus.
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with field operations and finance/accounting teams.
  • Experience with high-voltage transmission & distribution construction projects is a plus.
What You'll Get:

We offer an extremely competitive and comprehensive benefits package including:

  • PTO that starts accruing DAY 1
  • 401K Immediate Vesting; employer match starting same day
  • Several medical plan options
  • Dental and Vision benefits
  • Life insurance, short term & long-term disability
  • Paid Holidays
  • Employee discounts, EAP and Wellness Program
  • Identity Theft Protection and so much more

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.

Numbers & Facts

LocationProvo, Utah
Job TypeFull-time

Skills

  • Accountingunmatched
  • Accounting Standards and Regulationsunmatched
  • Accounts Receivableunmatched
  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Billingunmatched
  • Budgetingunmatched
  • Cash Flowunmatched
  • Change Requests/Ordersunmatched
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  • Comparative Analysisunmatched
  • Constructionunmatched
  • Construction Managementunmatched
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  • Corporate Financeunmatched
  • Corporate Policiesunmatched
  • Cost Analysisunmatched
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  • Cost Reportingunmatched
  • Credit and Collectionsunmatched
  • Data Analysisunmatched
  • Data Collectionunmatched
  • Data Entryunmatched
  • Data Qualityunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
  • Earned Value Management (EVM)unmatched
  • External Auditunmatched
  • Financeunmatched
  • Financial Analysisunmatched
  • Financial Managementunmatched
  • Financial Policiesunmatched
  • Financial Reportingunmatched
  • Financial Systemsunmatched
  • Forecastingunmatched
  • Health Planunmatched
  • High Voltage (HV)unmatched
  • Internal Auditunmatched
  • Java IDE (Integrated Development Environments)unmatched
  • Keyboardsunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Maintain Complianceunmatched
  • Maintenance Servicesunmatched
  • Metricsunmatched
  • Microsoft Excelunmatched
  • Office Equipmentunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Physical Demandsunmatched
  • Pivot Tablesunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Production Controlunmatched
  • Project Controlunmatched
  • Project Evaluationunmatched
  • Project Trackingunmatched
  • Project/Program Coordinationunmatched
  • Project/Program Managementunmatched
  • Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
  • Reporting Dashboardsunmatched
  • Request for Proposals (RFP)unmatched
  • SAPunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Trend Analysisunmatched
  • Vlookupsunmatched
  • Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)unmatched

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