Junior Project Cost Analyst - Earned Value

The Day & Zimmermann Group, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 83,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Day & Zimmermann Group, Inc. is hiring a Cost Analyst I in Charlotte, NC. This entry-level role supports project teams with basic cost, labor, and earned value data entry and reporting under close supervision.

You will learn project controls systems and assist with budgeting, forecasting, and documentation. Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s degree (or are in progress) in engineering, construction management, finance, or accounting and have 0–3 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, finance, accounting, or related field (or in progress).
• 0-3 years of relevant experience, 4 years if no degree.

Responsibilities

• Cost Data Entry & Validation: Perform basic labor, cost, quantity, and earned value data entry with direction from others and verify data accuracy prior to submission.
• Reporting & Documentation Support: Assemble assigned internal and external reports and contract documentation and run standard reports under supervision.
• Code of Accounts & Cost Tracking Support: Open and close codes of accounts and enter costs into proper categories using approved costing software with guidance.
• Earned Value & Progress Support: Assist project leads and superintendents with progress entry and basic earned value reporting under direction.
• Change Management & Forecasting Support: Support change order documentation, data entry, and forecasting data collection with supervision.
• Systems & Process Learning: Learn project controls systems, interfaces, and procedures and support financial system interfaces as assigned.

Skills

Project controls basics

Spreadsheet skills

Process adherence

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or in progress

Job description

The Day & Zimmermann Group, Inc. is hiring a Cost Analyst I in Charlotte, NC. This entry-level role supports project teams with basic cost, labor, and earned value data entry and reporting under close supervision.

You will learn project controls systems and assist with budgeting, forecasting, and documentation. Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s degree (or are in progress) in engineering, construction management, finance, or accounting and have 0–3 years of relevant experience.