Construction Financial Cost Control Analyst - Walbridge
Detroit, MI 48226
About the Job
Manage a portfolio of medium to large construction projects and function as a liaison with the Cost Control and the project leadership team. Provide insights into project costs and help identify, and pro-actively provide solutions to project issues. Responsible for managing the maintenance of various budgeting, change order, cost tracking/analysis/reporting and invoicing processes.
We want you to join our team.
Through industry-leading innovation our company has forged a legacy of quality and safety since our founding in 1916.
What we offer:
- A safe, inclusive environment where employees are valued for their contributions
- Career planning, development & growth
- Industry-leading training programs
Why Walbridge:
- Large organization with award-winning projects, yet small enough for you to have an impact
- Strong values which are the foundation of our growth for over 100 years
- International, regional and local recognition for stand-out projects, safety, sustainability, culture, wellness and diversity practices
Responsibilities:
- Work with estimating to fully understand the As-Sold Estimate
- Prepare the baseline project cash flow
- Review and analyze cost impacts associated with contract claims, incentives, and penalties
- Make recommendations for realigning project budgets and contingencies based on project scope changes, actual costs, and estimates to complete
- Prepare, coordinate, and deliver project budget and cost presentations to internal management and to the client, as required
- Experience with budget development, cost control management and analysis
- Knowledge of Project Control Systems and processes
- Comfortable working with all levels and functions in a constructive fashion to achieve organizational objectives
- Experience with building cash flows for long duration construction projects
- Advanced Excel abilities (Pivot tables, VLookup, SumIf, etc.)
- Ability to travel occasionally to other offices and job sites.
- Effective communication skills across a broad spectrum of departments
- Self-motivated & self-starting
Nice to haves:
- Experience with Rules of Credit and Earned Value Measurement Systems
- Knowledge of engineering, procurement, contracts, and construction management
- Bachelors degree in Construction Management or Business
- Prior experience with CMiC Accounting software
- Prior experience with Oracle Textura invoicing software
Walbridge is an equal opportunity employer with a culture that promotes diversity in the workforce. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, status as an individual with a disability, military, or protected veteran status or any other legally protected status. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning career development, recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, termination, promotions, or any other condition of employment.