Cost Analyst – Construction Cost Planning & E

K; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

K is seeking an experienced Cost Analyst to support construction and facility projects in a manufacturing environment. The role emphasizes cost estimating, quantity takeoffs, project budgeting, cost control, earned value management, change orders, procurement support, and project closeout.

The ideal candidate reviews drawings and contractor proposals, monitors budgets and cash flow, tracks expenditures, and helps with subcontractor payments and risk assessments.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction estimating and cost analysis.
• Ability to perform quantity takeoffs from drawings and BIM models.
• Knowledge of cost controls and earned value management.
• Familiarity with change orders, procurement support, and subcontractor payments.
• Ability to review design documents, bids and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost estimates at conceptual, schematic, and design phases.
• Perform quantity takeoffs using drawings, specs, and BIM models.
• Lead value engineering reviews to save costs while preserving design intent.
• Track expenditures, committed costs, and work-in-place.
• Apply EVM to assess performance, EAC and VAC.
• Develop monthly cash-flow forecasts and draw schedules.
• Review and validate subcontractor change orders against contracts.
• Support procurement with scope packages and bid evaluations.
• Assist closeout with financial reconciliations and contingency settlements.

Skills

Cost estimating

Quantity takeoffs

Project budgeting

Cost control

Earned Value Management

Change orders

Procurement support

Financial closeout

Education

Associate/Technical Degree or higher

Tools

BIM models

Job description

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Cost Analyst – Construction Cost Planning & E

Full-time Regular San Antonio, TX, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1149

Salary Range: $25.00 To $30.00 Hourly

Location: San Antonio, TX
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 40 hours/week
Travel: Approximately 5%
Overtime: Approximately 10%
Education: Associate/Technical Degree or higher

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Cost Analyst to support construction and facility-related projects in a manufacturing environment. This position will focus on cost estimating, quantity takeoffs, project budgeting, cost control, earned value, change orders, procurement support, and project financial closeout.

The ideal candidate will have strong construction estimating and cost-control experience and be comfortable reviewing engineering drawings, contractor proposals, project budgets, payment applications, and field progress.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare conceptual, schematic, and detailed design-phase cost estimates and establish project baseline budgets and Cost Breakdown Structures (CBS).
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs (QTO) using architectural and engineering drawings, specifications, and BIM models.
• Lead Value Engineering (VE) reviews to identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining design intent and structural integrity.
• Track project expenditures, committed costs, and work-in-place.
• Utilize Earned Value Management (EVM) to evaluate project performance, including Estimate at Completion (EAC) and Variance at Completion (VAC).
• Develop and maintain monthly cash-flow forecasts and draw schedules.
• Review, audit, negotiate, and validate subcontractor change orders against contract allowances and market pricing.
• Assist procurement with development of scope packages and evaluation of contractor bids.
• Perform financial risk assessments of major vendors and subcontractors.
• Review contractor G702/G703 payment applications and lien waivers against verified field progress.
• Support project closeout through final financial reconciliations, contingency settlement, and subcontractor account audits.

Ideal Background

Candidates should have experience in several of the following areas:

• Construction estimating and cost analysis
• Quantity takeoffs
• Cost controls
• Earned Value Management
• EAC/VAC forecasting
• Change-order review and negotiation
• Contractor/subcontractor bid analysis
• G702/G703 pay applications
• Construction drawings and specifications
• Procurement and vendor cost analysis

The position is basedSan Antonio, with approximately 5% travel