Cost Budget Analyst

McKissack McKissack LLC; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

McKissack & McKissack is seeking a seasoned Cost Budget Analyst in Dallas, TX to lead cost, scheduling, risk, and change management on large projects. You will implement a Cost Budgeting System, collaborate with project teams, and help establish operational policies and procedures.

The role requires a minimum of 10 years in project controls within construction, strong Excel proficiency, and the ability to defend budgets with data-driven analyses. P6 scheduling experience is a major plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required.
• At least 10 years of experience in project controls in the construction industry.
• P6 scheduling experience or other CPM scheduling software.
• PSP or CST certifications preferred; comparable experience acceptable.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Proficient in contract negotiation for change management.
• Demonstrated leadership and people-management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop organizational budgets with project managers.
• Review proposals for completeness, accuracy and compliance.
• Track project funding requirements.
• Monitor project costs to date to ensure on-budget performance.
• Prepare reports and estimate future budget/funding needs.
• Defend budget recommendations with data-driven analyses.
• Assist the project team with board financial reporting and presentations.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time-management

Leadership

CPM scheduling experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Architecture/Planning/Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Cost Budget Analyst

Program Construction Mgt Dallas, TX, Dallas, TX, US

McKissack & McKissack is a national architectural, engineering, and construction services firm that has earned a strong reputation for consistently delivering results on high-profile government and commercial projects. Our organization is guided by a passion for excellence, and we are committed to innovation, collaboration, and delivering superior results that meet and exceed the needs of our clients. We offer a well-balanced corporate culture that embraces diversity, nurtures professional growth, and rewards hard work. McKissack & McKissack seeks individuals to join our growing organization who have excellent academic and/or work experience, integrity, and client-focused attitudes.

Your Role

We currently have an immediate opening for a Cost Budget Analyst to join our expanding team. As a Cost Budget Analyst, you will be responsible for the management and performance of cost, scheduling, risk and change management. You will implement a Cost Budgeting System on large, complex projects and programs and assist in establishing operational policies and procedures.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Develop organizational budgets with project managers
• Review proposals for completeness, accuracy and compliance
• Track project funding requirements
• Monitoring project costs to-date to ensure project remains on-budget
• Prepare reports and estimating future budget/funding needs
• Defending budget recommendations with data and evidence-based analyses
• Assist the Project team with board financial reporting and presentations

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Planning, Construction Management, or related field
• At least 10 years of experience in project controls in the construction industry.
• Prior scheduling experience (P6 is a big plus) as well as other CPM Scheduling Software
• Project and Scheduling Professional (PSP) certification preferred and/or Certified Scheduling Technician (CST) certification preferred. Comparable experience of candidates that satisfy the qualifications for these certifications is acceptable.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Proficient in contract negotiation for change management
• Strong management and leadership capabilities