What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cost Representative III position at Zachry Group?
Position Summary
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Cost Representative III represents a progressive career path within the Project Cost department. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate earned value progress and actual cost data through company systems, supporting project controls, and contributing to financial decision-making. A senior-level role with leadership potential, responsible for advanced analytics, team coordination, and ensuring procedural compliance.
Primary Position Objective
To support project cost control functions by maintaining system accuracy, performing analytics, and producing reports that reflect earned value and actual costs. As employees progress through the Cost Representative levels, they take on more complex tasks, contribute to strategic decision-making, and may lead or mentor others.
Responsibilities
RESPONSIBILITIES BY LEVEL
QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Additional Information
Relocation Requirement: Must be willing and able to relocate to a project location anywhere within the United States
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Cost Representative III represents a progressive career path within the Project Cost department. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate earned value progress and actual cost data through company systems, supporting project controls, and contributing to financial decision-making. A senior-level role with leadership potential, responsible for advanced analytics, team coordination, and ensuring procedural compliance.
Primary Position Objective
To support project cost control functions by maintaining system accuracy, performing analytics, and producing reports that reflect earned value and actual costs. As employees progress through the Cost Representative levels, they take on more complex tasks, contribute to strategic decision-making, and may lead or mentor others.
Responsibilities
RESPONSIBILITIES BY LEVEL
- Maintain and validate cost system data integrity and accuracy
- Assist with earned value tracking and basic forecasting
- Collaborate with team members and communicate effectively
- Perform intermediate analytics (BOQ, earned value, forecasting)
- Produce standard and ad hoc reports
- Lead system maintenance and ensure data integrity
- Perform advanced analytics and scenario evaluations
- Generate and distribute standard and custom reports
- Conduct contract/commercial analysis and support strategic decisions
- Lead meetings and coordinate across departments
- Mentor junior cost representatives and verify procedural compliance
- Ensure team meets deadlines and maintains high-quality output
QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
- Required: High School Diploma or GED
- Preferred: Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school or bachelor’s degree (B.S.) from a four-year college or university Preferred majors: Technical or Financial Business disciplines.
- Required: 1 to 3 years of relevant experience.
- Preferred: Over 3 years of experience in project cost management or financial analysis
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access)
- Familiarity with cost systems, earned value systems, and reporting tools (Power BI, P6)
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Organizational and time management abilities
- Leadership and mentoring capabilities
- General office environment with occasional exposure to construction site conditions.
- Frequent use of computers, calculators, printers, and other office equipment.
- Requires close vision, color perception, and ability to adjust focus.
- Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.
- Fast-paced and variable work environment.
Additional Information
Relocation Requirement: Must be willing and able to relocate to a project location anywhere within the United States