Cost Analyst

Summary:

Technical Source is seeking a detail-oriented Junior Cost Analyst to support a major design-phase capital project. In this role, you’ll assist the Senior Cost Manager with cost tracking, reporting, and financial controls throughout the design lifecycle. This is an excellent growth opportunity for someone looking to build their career in project controls within an AEC environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Cost Tracking & Reporting

• Maintain project cost reports, forecasts, budget vs. actuals, and trend logs.
• Prepare monthly cost updates, variance explanations, and KPI summaries.
• Ensure accurate cost coding and data entry into cost management systems.

Change Management

• Track design changes, scope shifts, and potential impacts.
• Assist in preparing Change Order documentation and maintaining the change log.

Procurement & Contracts

• Support reviews of subconsultant and supplier proposals.
• Validate invoices, pay apps, and commitments.
• Coordinate with accounting, procurement, and discipline leads to keep cost data accurate.

Data & Systems

• Maintain organized cost files and documentation.
• Use Excel, Power BI, and cost management tools (e.g., Prism, EcoSys).
• Support continuous improvement of cost control processes.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in cost engineering, project controls, estimating, or project accounting.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and Excel proficiency.
• Effective communicator and team collaborator; eager to learn in a fast-paced environment.

Work Environment:

• Hybrid or remote role with occasional domestic travel.
• Preferred location: Kansas City, MO. Open to applicants located in St. Louis, MO
• Work closely with project managers, design leads, procurement, and finance teams on a large, multi-disciplinary EPC project.