Senior Cost Analyst - Public Infrastructure Projects

STV, Inc.

Roseville (CA)

On-site

USD 122,000 - 140,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Disability insurance

Life Insurance and AD&D

401(k) Plan

Retirement Counseling

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Back-Up Dependent Care

Parental Leave

Continuing Education Program

Professional Licensure and Society0M

Job summary

STV is seeking a Cost Analyst to join the Project Controls team in Sacramento, CA. The role focuses on cost management, budget monitoring, financial reporting, and program analysis for major capital projects across California.

The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, experience with project controls, and proven ability to work with project teams and stakeholders to ensure accurate cost and schedule data and transparent reporting.

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.

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.