Cost Analyst

Talentify; Kansas City (MO); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Cost Analyst for a 12-month contract-to-hire project with a client in Puerto Rico, based in Kansas City, MO, St. Louis, MO, or Dallas on a hybrid schedule.

The role focuses on cost analysis, budget maintenance, and earned value management (EV) to align scope, schedule, and costs. You will mentor junior staff and collaborate with Project Managers on design-build projects ranging $1M–$5M, with onsite requirements in KC, MO.

Qualifications

• Experience in cost analysis, construction, and Excel.
• Budgets for design-build projects between $1M and $5M.
• Experience with earned value management (EV) to integrate scope, schedule, and cost.
• Budget maintenance including setup, change orders, reports, forecasts, and client billing.
• 2–6 years of relevant experience.
• Strong collaboration with Project Managers.

Responsibilities

• Generate monthly project reports for transparency and accountability.
• Maintain budgets to align with financial goals.
• Forecast monthly needs and adjustments.
• Input data into monthly project billing.
• Assist with daily change orders as projects progress.
• Manage vendor finances within the budget.
• Partner with Project Managers and construction leaders.
• Collaborate with multiple clients and various contract structures.
• Mentor junior cost personnel and PMs in using our systems.

Skills

Cost analysis

Excel

Earned value management

Budget maintenance

Design-build budgets

PM collaboration

D365 experience

Mentoring

Education

2-6 years of relevant experience

Tools

D365

Job description

Job Title: Cost AnalystJob Description

We are seeking a skilled Cost Analyst who can work on a hybrid schedule, located in Kansas City, St. Louis, or Dallas. This is a 12-month contract-to-hire position for a confidential project with a client in Puerto Rico.

Responsibilities

• Constant project reporting to ensure transparency and accountability.
• Maintain project budgets to align with financial goals.
• Conduct monthly forecasting to anticipate financial needs and adjustments.
• Input data into monthly project billing to ensure accurate financial tracking.
• Aid in change orders potentially on a daily basis as projects progress.
• Manage vendor finances to ensure funds are allocated properly within the budget.
• Act as an effective partner for Project Managers and construction leaders.
• Collaborate with multiple clients and navigate various contract structures.
• Mentor junior cost personnel and Project Managers in using our systems.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in cost analysis, construction, and Excel.
• Experience with design-build projects, especially those managing budgets between $1 million and $5 million.
• Expertise in earned value management (EV) to integrate scope, schedule, and cost effectively.
• Competence in budget maintenance, including setup, change orders, cost reports, forecasts, and client billing.
• 2 to 6 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to work effectively with Project Managers.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in change management.
• Flexibility to adapt and pivot as needed.
• Capability to train and mentor others.
• Experience with D365, especially in tracking costs.

Work Environment

The position allows for a hybrid work schedule and can be based in Kansas City, St. Louis, or Dallas. The role involves collaboration with various clients and partners, requiring effective communication and flexibility.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Kansas City, MO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $53.84/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Kansas City,MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 23, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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