Senior Cost Analyst

STV Incorporated; Roseville (CA); On-site; USD 122,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

STV Incorporated is seeking a seasoned Capital Projects Controller to oversee cost and schedule data for a portfolio of capital projects in California. The role involves preparing monthly status reports, dashboards, and funding documentation, while monitoring expenditures and forecasting costs to completion.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least five years in project controls, with strong skills in Primavera P6 and advanced Excel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field; equivalent experience considered.
• Minimum of five (5) years in construction project controls, capital program analysis, cost management, or related field.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, change management, and cost control knowledge.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 and/or MS Project; advanced Excel for data analysis and modeling.
• Experience delivering reports and dashboards for executive stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cost and schedule data for a portfolio of capital projects.
• Prepare monthly project status reports, metrics, and dashboards.
• Support COBCPs, budget packages, planning studies, and funding documentation.
• Monitor expenditures, invoices, change orders, encumbrances, and contingency drawdowns.
• Forecast costs to completion and identify risks and budget impacts.
• Maintain risk/workflow records and documentation for reporting cycles.
• Assist with design-build procurement documentation and project controls.
• Benchmark costs and analyze variances against completed projects.
• Support cash flow forecasting, budget reconciliation, and earned value reporting.
• Coordinate with project managers, consultants, contractors, and stakeholders.

Skills

Budgeting and forecasting

Cost control principles

Excel advanced

Project scheduling (Primavera P6)

Microsoft Project

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management/Engineering/Finance/Business Administration

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Excel

Job description

Responsibilities

Maintain project cost and schedule data across an assigned portfolio of capital projects. Prepare, update, and distribute monthly project status reports, performance metrics, and portfolio dashboards. Support the development and preparation of Capital Outlay Budget Change Proposals (COBCPs), budget packages, planning studies, and related funding documentation. Monitor project expenditures, invoices, change orders, encumbrances, and contingency drawdowns to ensure alignment with approved appropriations and budgets. Track project commitments and forecast costs to completion while identifying risks and potential budget impacts. Maintain project risk registers, action item logs, issue trackers, and decision records. Compile and validate project information supporting agency reporting requirements, including Court Facilities Advisory Committee and Department of Finance reporting cycles. Assist with procurement and project controls documentation related to Design-Build and alternative delivery solicitations. Perform cost benchmarking and comparative analysis against completed construction and capital improvement projects. Support project teams with cash flow forecasting, budget reconciliation, cost variance analysis, and earned value reporting where applicable. Coordinate with project managers, consultants, contractors, and stakeholders to maintain accurate project records and reporting. Ensure project controls data is maintained in accordance with client requirements, industry best practices, and organizational standards. Assist in identifying opportunities to improve project performance, reporting processes, and cost management practices.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field; equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Minimum of five (5) years of experience in construction project controls, capital program analysis, cost management, financial analysis, or a related field. Strong understanding of project budgeting, forecasting, change management, and cost control principles. Demonstrated proficiency with project scheduling software such as Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including data analysis, reporting, and financial modeling. Experience preparing detailed reports, dashboards, and presentation materials for executive-level stakeholders. Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting public-sector capital programs, infrastructure projects, or government-funded construction initiatives. Knowledge of public-sector budgeting, capital appropriations, and funding authorization processes. Familiarity with California public works project delivery methods and reporting requirements. Experience supporting Design-Build procurement processes and documentation. Knowledge of project management systems, cost management software, and business intelligence reporting tools. Certification such as AACE International Certified Cost Technician (CCT), Certified Cost Professional (CCP), PMI-SP, PMI-PMP, or equivalent is a plus.

Compensation Range

Compensation Range: $122,499.03 - $139,998.89

Benefits

• Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
• Disability insurance
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• 401(k) Plan
• Retirement Counseling
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days)
• Paid Holidays (9 days)
• Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)
• Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)
• Continuing Education Program
• Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.

We know great candidates don’t always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do.

At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow.

STV is one of the top infrastructure-focused professional services firms in North America. Founded in 1912, STV advises, plans, designs, engineers and delivers the infrastructure that powers local economies, including transportation systems, buildings, water and other facilities. Headquartered in New York City, the company has more than 65 offices and 3,400 employees who reimagine the solutions and structures that connect our communities. The firm is ranked 32nd in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms survey and is 10th in its transportation category.

STV is deeply committed to investing in its people and creating a world-class employee experience. We are passionate about mentoring, coaching and cultivating our talent because we know they are destined to become the next generation of industry leaders. We’re also committed to delivering formative career experiences – and we do that by providing challenging and unique work experiences, by mapping multiple ways to advance (beyond the traditional career ladder!) and by recognizing those who successfully chart new and exciting paths for the firm. We value a wide range of perspectives and experiences, without regard to any factor or characteristic, regardless of whether it is a category protected by federal, state and/or local law, making them an integral part of how we work. Our approach ensures that every individual is respected, heard, and given opportunities to contribute meaningfully. We remove barriers and create pathways for growth, embedding fairness into our daily operations. Learn more atstvinc.com. STV exists to make communities better through innovative solutions that connect people, places and the present to the future. Our local teams throughout the country deeply understand the needs of their communities and have the expertise to provide solutions. We are also committed to giving back to our communities and our neighbors through volunteering and philanthropic activities; fundraising events; scholarships, internships, and mentoring; and sustainability and community improvement projects. Learn more.

STV provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.