Cost Analyst - Construction Cost Planning & E
$52k - $62.4kFull-time
K&K Technical
Cost Analyst – Construction Cost Planning & Estimating
Location: San Antonio, TX
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 40 hours/week
Travel: Approximately 5%
Overtime: Approximately 10%
Education: Associate/Technical Degree or higher
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Cost Analyst to support construction and facility-related projects in a manufacturing environment. This position will focus on cost estimating, quantity takeoffs, project budgeting, cost control, earned value, change orders, procurement support, and project financial closeout .
The ideal candidate will have strong construction estimating and cost-control experience and be comfortable reviewing engineering drawings, contractor proposals, project budgets, payment applications, and field progress.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare conceptual, schematic, and detailed design-phase cost estimates and establish project baseline budgets and Cost Breakdown Structures (CBS).
- Perform detailed quantity takeoffs (QTO) using architectural and engineering drawings, specifications, and BIM models.
- Lead Value Engineering (VE) reviews to identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining design intent and structural integrity.
- Track project expenditures, committed costs, and work-in-place.
- Utilize Earned Value Management (EVM) to evaluate project performance, including Estimate at Completion (EAC) and Variance at Completion (VAC) .
- Develop and maintain monthly cash-flow forecasts and draw schedules .
- Review, audit, negotiate, and validate subcontractor change orders against contract allowances and market pricing.
- Assist procurement with development of scope packages and evaluation of contractor bids.
- Perform financial risk assessments of major vendors and subcontractors.
- Review contractor G702/G703 payment applications and lien waivers against verified field progress.
- Support project closeout through final financial reconciliations, contingency settlement, and subcontractor account audits.
Ideal Background
Candidates should have experience in several of the following areas:
- Construction estimating and cost analysis
- Quantity takeoffs
- Construction/project budgeting
- Cost controls
- Earned Value Management
- EAC/VAC forecasting
- Change-order review and negotiation
- Contractor/subcontractor bid analysis
- G702/G703 pay applications
- Construction drawings and specifications
- BIM-based estimating
- Value engineering
- Procurement and vendor cost analysis
- Project financial closeout
The position is based San Antonio , with approximately 5% travel
Vacancy posted 3 days ago
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