Cost Analyst Program Controls

SUMMARY: The Cost Analyst’s primary functions are to plan, develop, and supervise all cost functions. The Cost Manager is to ensure that all project cost activities such as data collection, field estimating, productivity analysis, and budget forecasting comply with company and client requirements. This position is responsible for developing and implementing project cost standards and procedures. The cost manager will implement a standard costing structure and ensure that all projects adhere to this standard. The cost department is to provide a support service to the project teams to assist and guide the establishment of the project budgets and project control tools. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: The following are intended to be examples of the accountabilities responsible for the person in this position. This position description is not intended to be complete or all-inclusive and does not preclude management from assigning other or related functions if such functions are a logical assignment for the position. Monitor the overall integrity of the project budget and forecast in accordance with                                                         approved standard operating proceduresProvide quality assurance to college functional staff and special program managers regardingall financial tracking and cost performanceParticipate in monthly EAC meetings with College Project Teams to validate and reviewcurrent EACs, while assisting the team to document justification of variances  Participate in College(s) change management meetings to identify trends and risk     exposure, in conjunction with the College Project Team Cost Analyst  Participate in Risk Assessment workshops, providing input as needed on potential impacts at college(s) and special programsConduct cost variance analysis of reported data to identify trends and mitigate potential budget impacts • Monitor identified trends and mitigation plans overtime against actual performance • Review, analysis, and oversight budget and expenditures against projects based upon various funding sources Participate in reoccurring meetings with schedulers to review cost and schedule performance to determine cost overruns/ underruns, issues with project durations, or variances in spend analyzing plan versus expenditures over a period of timeReview, analysis, and oversight of monthly cost reports and monthly progress reportsEvaluate staffing plans, identify any excessive peaks, and make recommendations for peak levelingEvaluate contract change orders and amendments for impact on budget/timetable  Review the financial section of the Proposed Board Actions for accuracy review task order requests, change orders, and amendments to ensure budget availability, accurate cost coding, and reporting  Interact on a regular basis with various technical disciplines leads to understanding and communicating issues and conflicts that may impact the budget  Ensure implementation of BuildLACCD policies, procedures, and plans regarding cost management of capital projects with multiple funding sources  Provide interface support and respond to all requests for all financial information Serve as the central receiving point for all financial matters for assigned College(s) and special programs  Travel to offsite project locations on a weekly/ monthly basis • Perform necessary data entry for budget and forecast impacts • Other job-related duties or projects as assignedPerform necessary data entry for budget and forecast impactsSECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES:Other job-related duties or projects as assigned.  QUALIFICATIONS: A Bachelor's Degree in the related field is desired. A high school diploma, GED, and/or equivalent combination of education and work experience may be substituted. 10 years of cost management, project controls, and/or project management experience in the A/E/C industry. Possesses extensive knowledge and experience in costing and estimating construction projects. Working knowledge of cost and schedule management programs (i.e. Primavera, P3, P6, Contract Manager 13, Proliance, Microsoft Project, (SureTrak) and department computer system is highly desired. Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to organize large amounts of information into a coherent and meaningful format. Must also possess effective interpersonal skills. Must be detail-oriented, organized, and self-motivated Is able to efficiently and effectively handle multiple and shifting priorities while working on multiple projects and meeting tight deadlines Consistently demonstrates high attention to detail PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Cost Analyst – Program Controls – Position Description Page 3 of 3 While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. Must be able to use a computer keyboard, mouse, and calculator. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be exposed to outdoor weather conditions, work on job sites, travel to and from these locations, work in a typical office environment, and is occasionally exposed to construction equipment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

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