Construction Cost Analyst — Budgeting & Cost Control

TekWissen ®; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

TekWissen Group is a global workforce management provider recognized for delivering strategic talent solutions. Our client, a leading global automotive enterprise, seeks a budget-focused professional to develop cost estimates, perform QTOs, and manage EVM-based cost control across multiple markets.

This role involves reviewing subcontractor bids, auditing change orders, and forecasting monthly cash flow to support project liquidity and timely payments.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree required.
• Proficiency with cost estimation and budgeting for construction projects.
• Experience with quantity takeoffs and BIM models.
• Familiarity with Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Ability to review payment applications and lien waivers.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost estimates and establish budgets and cost breakdown structures (CBS).
• Perform material takeoffs using architectural drawings, specifications, and BIM models.
• Monitor expenditures and EVM metrics to forecast project cost at completion (VAC/EAC).
• Develop monthly cash flow projections and owner billing schedules.
• Audit, negotiate, and validate subcontractor change orders against market rates and contracts.
• Assist procurement in bids and risk assessments and review G702/G703 payments.
• Perform final financial reconciliations and closeout subcontractor accounts.

Skills

Budgeting

Cost estimation

QTO (Quantity Takeoffs)

Earned Value Management

Cash flow forecasting

Education

Associates Degree

Tools

BIM models

G702/G703 forms

Job description

TekWissen Group is a global workforce management provider recognized for delivering strategic talent solutions. Our client, a leading global automotive enterprise, seeks a budget-focused professional to develop cost estimates, perform QTOs, and manage EVM-based cost control across multiple markets.

This role involves reviewing subcontractor bids, auditing change orders, and forecasting monthly cash flow to support project liquidity and timely payments.