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Job Cost Analyst - Heavy Highway

Columbia, MO, USFull-time2026-10-20 → 2026-11-11

Core

Analyze project costs, monitor budget performance, and provide financial insights to support project management decisions in the construction industry.

Role type

Job Cost Analyst

Builds

Project cost reports, forecasts, and financial analyses

Domain

Construction / Project Accounting

Deliverable

dashboards & analysis

Required skills

Project cost analysis, budget monitoring, variance analysis, financial forecasting, Microsoft Excel, construction accounting knowledge, audit compliance, month-end close reconciliation

Preferred skills

Construction estimating, Viewpoint or similar accounting systems

Responsibilities

Perform detailed analysis of project costs (labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, overhead); Monitor and review project budgets comparing actual vs. budgeted amounts; Identify and investigate cost variances; Collaborate with project managers to review financials and discuss cost-saving opportunities; Prepare and distribute project cost reports and forecasts; Assist in developing project budgets and cost estimates; Maintain accurate records of costs, change orders, and contract modifications; Conduct audits of project documentation for compliance; Support month-end and year-end financial close processes; Assist in improving cost tracking systems and processes