Cost Analyst

We are seeking an experienced Cost Controls Analyst / Cost Engineer to support complex construction projects from planning through project closeout. This role is responsible for managing project costs, forecasting financial performance, identifying risks, and partnering with project teams to ensure projects remain on budget and aligned with financial objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed cost reports, tracking actual expenditures against project budgets
• Analyze project costs, identify financial risks, and provide actionable insights to project teams and clients
• Prepare and manage project forecasts, accruals, and cost projections on a weekly, biweekly, and monthly basis
• Support earned value management (EVM) and project controls processes to measure project performance
• Review, validate, and approve vendor and subcontractor invoices
• Assist with contract administration, RFP development, and project cost estimates
• Support value engineering initiatives to optimize project costs and improve efficiency
• Collaborate with project leadership to establish and enhance cost management processes and best practices
• Provide accurate financial reporting to support informed project decision-making

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of cost controls, cost engineering, or project cost management experience within the construction industry
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced reporting and analysis functions
• Experience working with SAP for project cost tracking and financial management
• Understanding of project controls, budgeting, forecasting, accruals, and cost reporting
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative project environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting Life Sciences, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or advanced manufacturing projects
• Familiarity with earned value management (EVM) methodologies
• Experience working on large capital construction projects