Construction Project Cost Analyst: Drive Budgets & Savings

Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. is seeking a cost analyst to perform detailed project cost analysis, monitor budgets, and generate accurate reports. You will identify variances, investigate discrepancies, and collaborate with project managers to discuss cost-saving opportunities on complex heavy civil projects.

This role supports ongoing budgets, forecasts, and internal controls across multiple teams. The ideal candidate has a degree in accounting or related fields and 2+ years in construction cost

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, construction management, civil engineering or related field.
• 2+ years in job cost analysis, accounting, estimating or field engineering in construction preferred.
• Strong understanding of construction project accounting and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Analyze project costs in detail including labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and overhead.
• Monitor budgets and compare actual costs to budgeted amounts.
• Identify cost variances, investigate discrepancies, and explain budget deviations.
• Collaborate with project managers to review financials and discuss cost-saving opportunities.
• Prepare and distribute project cost reports, forecasts, and analyses to management and teams.
• Assist in developing budgets and cost estimates for new and ongoing projects.
• Maintain records of project costs, change orders, and contract modifications.
• Conduct audits of project documentation for accounting standards and controls.
• Support month-end and year-end close by reconciling costs and journal entries.
• Contribute to development and improvement of cost tracking systems and tools.

Skills

Job cost analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, construction management, civil engineering or a related field

Tools

Viewpoint

Job description

Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. is seeking a cost analyst to perform detailed project cost analysis, monitor budgets, and generate accurate reports. You will identify variances, investigate discrepancies, and collaborate with project managers to discuss cost-saving opportunities on complex heavy civil projects.

This role supports ongoing budgets, forecasts, and internal controls across multiple teams. The ideal candidate has a degree in accounting or related fields and 2+ years in construction cost