Construction Subcontractor Analyst

Currently seeking a Construction Subcontractor Analyst to join a premier custom home builder in a newly created role. Must have solid construction knowledge.

You will manage subcontractor relationships, negotiate pricing, analyze construction costs, and support pricing strategy for new residential builds. The ideal candidate combines hands-on construction experience with strong accounting skills to ensure cost-effective practices while maintaining quality standards.

Construction Subcontractor Analyst Duties and Responsibilities:

Subcontractor Management & Pricing

• Build and maintain relationships with subcontractors, reviewing bids and negotiating competitive pricing
• Analyze subcontractor invoices to ensure charges are accurate and reasonable based on construction knowledge
• Own the communication process with trade partners regarding pricing, contracts, and cost expectations

Cost Analysis & Projection

• Work with leadership to project and analyze costs for new homes, including materials like flooring
• Monitor job costs across multiple projects and identify pricing trends or discrepancies
• Maintain cost databases and historical pricing data to improve forecasting accuracy

Financial Management

• Process subcontractor bills and ensure timely payment
• Collaborate with project managers to verify field costs and validate estimates against actual expenses

Reporting & Strategy

• Provide data-driven insights on pricing, margins, and vendor performance to support decision-making
• Prepare reports on project costs and budget status as needed

Construction Subcontractor Analyst Requirements:

• Construction Experience: Minimum 3 years in construction (residential preferred but not required); strong construction background essential
• Accounting/Bookkeeping Skills: Experience with QuickBooks or similar software; comfort working with numbers, costs, and financial analysis
• Relationship Building: Proven ability to communicate effectively with subcontractors and negotiate pricing
• Analytical Skills: Ability to project costs, conduct pricing analysis, and assess whether charges are reasonable
• Organizational Skills: Capacity to manage multiple projects, track job costs, and maintain detailed records
• Team Collaboration: Experience working cross-functionally with project managers and leadership

Construction Subcontractor Analyst Benefits:

• Hourly Wage ($65,000-$80,000 annually) plus overtime opportunities (average 10 hours/week)
• Quarterly bonuses
• Medical Insurance
• Vision, and Dental Insurance (optional)
• 401(k) with employer match
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays