Cost Analyst

Poblocki Paving Corp.; New Berlin (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction company is seeking a Job Costing Analyst to validate and reconcile job cost data within the OneCrew system. This role is essential for ensuring accurate project costing before billing and closeout, serving as a link between field operations, project management, and accounting. The ideal candidate should possess an Associate's or Bachelor's degree, have at least 2 years of experience in construction job costing, and be familiar with cost categories and construction documentation.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in construction job costing, project coordination, or construction accounting.
• Familiarity with construction cost categories (labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, trucking).
• Strong understanding of construction documentation (tickets, change orders, invoices, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Track project activity and receive updates as field crews complete work in real time.
• Review all job actuals entered in the OneCrew system.
• Reconcile job cost data against supporting construction documentation.
• Identify missing costs, discrepancies, or misallocations.
• Ensure all committed and incurred costs are captured before job closeout.
• Provide formal sign-off that the job is fully and accurately costed.
• Support continuous improvement of job costing processes.

Skills

Construction job costing

Project coordination

Accounting

Construction documentation

ERP systems

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

OneCrew or similar construction software

Job description

The Job Costing Analyst is responsible for validating and reconciling all job cost data captured in the OneCrew system to ensure accurate project costing prior to billing and closeout. This role serves as a key link between field operations, project management/sales, and accounting by confirming that all labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor costs are properly documented and recorded. The position plays a critical role in protecting job margins and ensuring timely, accurate invoicing.

Key Responsibilities

• Track project activity and receive updates as field crews complete work in real time

Review all job “actuals” entered in the OneCrew system, including:

• Field labor hours (regular and overtime)
• Material quantities and delivery tickets
• Equipment usage (owned and rented)
• Trucking, hauling, and disposal costs
• Subcontractor and vendor charges

Reconcile job cost data against supporting construction documentation, such as:

• Vendor and supplier invoices
• Material delivery tickets and weight slips
• Field timecards and payroll reports
• Equipment logs and rental agreements
• Subcontractor invoices and agreements

Identify missing costs, discrepancies, or misallocations and coordinate with:

• Field supervisors/foremen
• Project managers or sales team
• Vendors and subcontractors
• Accounting
• Ensure all committed and incurred costs are captured before job closeout
• Validate that job costing aligns with contract scope, change orders, and approved work
• Provide formal sign-off that the job is fully and accurately costed in OneCrew
• Release job to Sales/Project Management for final review of job performance (actual vs. estimated costs, margin analysis)
• Upon Sales approval, confirm readiness for Accounting to invoice, bill, and close out the project
• Support continuous improvement of job costing processes and documentation accuracy

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent field experience)
• 2+ years of experience in construction job costing, project coordination, or construction accounting
• Familiarity with construction cost categories (labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, trucking)
• Experience with job costing or ERP systems (OneCrew or similar construction software preferred)
• Strong understanding of construction documentation (tickets, change orders, invoices, etc.)