What are the responsibilities and job description for the PROJECT ANALYST position at Bay Cities Paving & Grading, Inc.?
Brief Description
General Description:
In coordination with the Contracts and Compliance Department, the Project Analyst is responsible for managing all accounting functions related to a construction project, including budgeting, cost tracking, forecasting, and financial reporting. Works closely with the Operations team to ensure accurate financial performance and alignment with project goals.
Essential Duties
Set up new projects in Spectrum, HeavyJobs, and Nice Touch.
Education & Work Experience
College Degree in Accounting or Business Administration or 3 years of equivalent work experience as a Project Analyst within the Heavy Civil Construction Industry.
Skills
Proficient skills in:
General Description:
In coordination with the Contracts and Compliance Department, the Project Analyst is responsible for managing all accounting functions related to a construction project, including budgeting, cost tracking, forecasting, and financial reporting. Works closely with the Operations team to ensure accurate financial performance and alignment with project goals.
Essential Duties
Set up new projects in Spectrum, HeavyJobs, and Nice Touch.
- Set up estimated cost by phase, Accounts Receivable by line item, and subcontractor payables in Spectrum.
- Ensure accuracy and completeness of Extra Work billings in Nice Touch and ICAS.
- Understand Preliminary Lien and Release procedures.
- Produce monthly Customer Billings.
- Track and provide Project Manager with pending Change Order issues.
- Verify and input Change Orders.
- Compare subcontractor invoices against Pay Estimate, input and route subcontractor payment to Project Engineer and Project Manager for payment approval.
- Review and forward Subcontractor Extra Work/Time & Material invoices.
- Aggressively pursue past due Accounts Receivable on projects.
- Provide monthly reports to Project Managers including job cost, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and profit/loss analysis.
- Provide project compliance forms as needed (i.e.: monthly DBE forms, releases, etc.).
- Assist in timely close out of all projects - including releases and DBE forms.
Education & Work Experience
College Degree in Accounting or Business Administration or 3 years of equivalent work experience as a Project Analyst within the Heavy Civil Construction Industry.
Skills
Proficient skills in:
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- 10 Key Touch
- Must have strong verbal and written communication skills