Cost Analyst I

ECC is seeking a Cost Analyst in our San Antonio office. Candidates near other ECC offices / project locations and remote work options will be considered. Cost Analysts assist in the management of day-to-day project cost control activities primary for construction, environmental remediation or disaster recovery projects.  ECC provides excellent benefits to include family medical/dental, 401k, ESOP, continuing education, wellness program and LOTS more!   In this position you will:

• Develop Project file, budget and WBS code set-up with project manager and cost control manager for assigned projects;
• Performs financial/administrative reporting for assigned projects and/or programs in order to monitor costs. 
• Conducts cost, schedule, contract performance, variance, and risk analysis and prepares reports as required. 
• Participates in the development of cost controls, procedures, systems and forecasting techniques to evaluate contract/program status, ensuring compliance with government and customer requirements. 
• Reviews contracts and purchase orders to understand unique contractual requirements;
• Process and track subcontractor payment requisitions. Ensure subcontractor lien waiver accuracy and completeness for assigned projects;
• Produce monthly project status and work in progress (WIP) reports;
• Attend and participate in all monthly review meetings for assigned projects
• Prepare and/or assist in preparation of monthly owner invoice;
• Prepare other specialized project reporting as needed;

Requirement

• Strong Excel skills with formulas/analysis (i.e. Vlookup, Pivot tables, etc.)
• Knowledge of federal contract accounting principles a plus.
• Work Experience: 2 years minimum. 
• Education - University Degree: BA in Construction Management, Accounting, Business or Statistics or closely related. Additional experience may be considered in place of degree.

Preferred Qualifications

• Deltek Costpoint experience a plus.
• Primavera knowledge/experience a plus.
• Experience with Cost Plus Fixed Fee projects.
• Advanced degree a plus.
• Construction related experience strongly preferred.
• Understanding of construction job cost analysis desired
• Ability and interest in travel on occasion to work on-site at project locations desired. (Travel expenses provided) 

Key words:  Accounting, cost accounting, project accounting, cost analysis, cost control, pivot tables, project controls, project cost, Deltek, Costpoint, client invoice, federal,