Job Cost Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Who We Are

At PRIME, a culture of empathy, trust, and belonging is foundational. This is integral in our approach to recruiting, developing, and retaining the best people in the industry. Our growth mindset drives us to embrace challenges and discover what sparks inspiration for creative solutions. PRIME is compelled to keep evolving, and creating new opportunities for those who perform. Our comprehensive services cover the entire lifecycle of a project, capabilities include electrical construction, service and maintenance, underground, utilities services, renewable energy, and low voltage technology solutions.

Consistently recognized as one of Washington’s Best Workplaces!

Position Summary:

Under general supervision, performs moderately complex job cost tasks and supports special projects to assist in managing the company’s job cost function.  Provides administrative support to project teams, departments, and managers throughout all phases of projects, from inception to completion, ensuring efficient management of cost-related activities. 

• Manage accounts receivable, job cost control, and cash collections for assigned projects.
• Prepare and submit monthly substantiated costs for multiple projects by gathering supporting documentation and submitting them to project teams for approval per contract terms.
• Produce monthly billings based on project team information and assist with schedule of values preparation as needed.
• Adhere to contract billing requirements including preparation of payment applications, lien releases, and other required documentation.
• Review and process documentation from project teams, such as budget forms, cost transfers, and small job closeouts.
• Actively participate in meetings with Job Cost and project teams to ensure alignment and progress.
• Organize and maintain project-related documentation for easy access and reference.
• Assist with audit preparation by gathering necessary documentation.
• Perform public works compliance tasks to ensure regulatory adherence.
• Generate, analyze, and distribute weekly and monthly Job Cost reports for team review.
• Adheres to the PRIME Safety Program, complying with safety regulations, procedures and safe work practices.
• Maintains a physical presence onsite and provide assistance to specific groups, managers and project management teams as needed.
• Performs other duties as requested; duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

• Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university; or 2+ years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Construction industry experience is preferred
• Experience with Blue Beam and Smartsheet or similar software
• Experience with accounting software a plus
• Proficient with Microsoft 365 and Teams, Emphasis:  Excel
• 10-key by touch skills

Work is primarily performed in an office setting with minimal health or safety hazards.  Noise level and temperature are moderate.  Minimal lifting or climbing.  This position is expected to be fully in-person, onsite, with some travel not limited to, other offices, work sites and local business errands.  Requires operating office machines such as, but not limited to, computers, copiers, scanners and phones.

Our Benefits

-100% coverage for Medical, Dental, and Vision, including dependents, with no premium cost to the employee

-401k Program w/ Direct Benefit

-100% Employer-paid Life Insurance

-Long Term Disability

-Profit Sharing and Discretionary Bonus Program

-Education/ Training Reimbursement Benefit

-Paid Time off and Holiday Time Off

*Prime Electric does not engage with or utilize recruiting or placement agencies for any recruiting or hiring needs. Prime hiring managers are not authorized to review or accept resume referrals from any agencies.

This employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.