Construction Cost Analyst

Michigan Paving and Materials Company; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Retirement plan

Wellness programs

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Michigan Paving and Materials Company is seeking a Job Cost Clerk to support the Construction and Asphalt lines by ensuring accurate, timely cost tracking and data integrity. You will partner with field operations, accounting, and logistics to align financial data with real-time activity.

This role helps implement standardized costing and reporting across CRH’s One Michigan strategy, with a focus on cross-functional communication and process improvements during peak seasons.

Qualifications

• Experience in an administrative, accounting, or operations support role
• Familiarity with job costing, AP/AR processes, and invoice reconciliation
• Strong ability to prioritize tasks and manage time in a fast-paced, field-supported environment
• Effective communication skills with the ability to partner across operations, logistics, and accounting teams
• High attention to detail with a focus on data accuracy and process consistency
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities, including overtime or weekend support during peak season
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel required); experience with Viewpoint or similar systems is a plus

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain daily job cost reporting to support accurate profit and loss tracking across projects
• Reconcile GPS tracking data, haul tickets, and vendor invoices to ensure accurate job costing and timely resolution of discrepancies
• Support logistics and material tracking processes, ensuring alignment between field activity and financial records
• Assist with AP/AR processing, including broker pay, vendor payments, and customer billing support
• Prepare and distribute operational and financial reports to support field leadership and business decisions
• Partner with operations and accounting teams to identify and resolve cost variances and improve data accuracy
• Assist with project setup and maintenance in the accounting system to ensure proper cost tracking from project start to completion
• Maintain compliance with CRH financial policies, internal controls, and SOX requirements
• Contribute to process improvements and standardization efforts across regions in support of scalable operations
• Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to cross-train and support multiple functions during peak construction season

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Adaptability

Office software proficiency

Tools

Excel

Viewpoint

Job description

Michigan Paving and Materials Company is seeking a Job Cost Clerk to support the Construction and Asphalt lines by ensuring accurate, timely cost tracking and data integrity. You will partner with field operations, accounting, and logistics to align financial data with real-time activity.

This role helps implement standardized costing and reporting across CRH’s One Michigan strategy, with a focus on cross-functional communication and process improvements during peak seasons.