Cost Analyst

Cost Planning & Estimating


Budget Development: Prepare conceptual, schematic, and detailed design-phase cost estimates, establishing accurate baseline budgets and cost breakdown structures (CBS).
Quantity Takeoffs: Perform comprehensive material takeoffs (QTO) using architectural and engineering drawings, technical specifications, and BIM models.
Value Engineering (VE): Lead VE analyses during design phases to identify cost-saving alternatives without compromising structural integrity or design intent.
Financial Management & Cost Control


Budget Tracking & Earned Value: Monitor ongoing expenditures, committed costs, and work-in-place using Earned Value Management (EVM) to calculate Variance at Completion (VAC) and Estimate at Completion (EAC).
Cash Flow Forecasting: Develop and update monthly cash flow projections and draw schedules to manage project liquidity and owner billing cycles.
Change Order Management: Audit, negotiate, and validate subcontractor change order requests, evaluating pricing against market rates and contract allowances.
Procurement & Vendor Auditing


Contract Review: Assist procurement teams in drafting scope packages, evaluating trade contractor bids, and performing financial risk assessments on major vendors.
Pay Application Verification: Review monthly payment applications (G702/G703) and lien waivers against verified field progress before authorizing disbursements.
Project Closeout: Perform final financial reconciliations, settle contingency funds, and audit final subcontractor accounts.


Requirement:
Associates Degree

**Talteam Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.**