Project Analyst
<p><strong>Position Overview</strong></p><p>The Construction Project Analyst supports project and finance teams by providing financial analysis, cost tracking, and performance reporting across active construction projects. This role focuses on job cost analysis, forecasting, WIP reporting, and identifying financial risks and opportunities to improve project profitability.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Analyze <strong>job cost reports</strong>, budgets, and cost-to-complete forecasts</li><li>Track project performance against budget, schedule, and cash flow</li><li>Prepare and maintain <strong>WIP schedules</strong> and support revenue recognition</li><li>Assist with monthly project close and variance analysis</li><li>Support <strong>change order</strong> tracking and financial impact analysis</li><li>Review subcontractor costs, committed costs, and open POs</li><li>Partner with Project Managers to monitor labor, materials, and subcontractor spend</li><li>Assist with <strong>AIA billing</strong>, progress billings, and retention analysis</li><li>Prepare project-level dashboards and management reporting</li><li>Identify cost overruns, margin erosion, and forecasting risks</li><li>Support audits, bonding, and lender reporting as needed</li><li>Improve project reporting tools, templates, and processes</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Construction Management, or related field</li><li><strong>3+ years of experience</strong> in construction project accounting or project controls</li><li>Strong understanding of <strong>job cost accounting</strong> and construction financials</li><li>Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, lookups, forecasting models)</li><li>Experience with construction systems (Procore, Sage, Viewpoint, CMiC, JD Edwards, or similar)</li><li>Strong analytical and communication skills</li></ul><p><strong>Preferred Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>Experience with WIP and percentage-of-completion accounting</li><li>Exposure to multi-project or multi-entity environments</li><li>Familiarity with AIA billing and change order management</li><li>Prior experience supporting Project Managers or Operations teams</li></ul><p><br></p>
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- Deerfield Beach, FL
- remote
- Permanent
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75000.00 - 85000.00 USD / Yearly
- <p><strong>Position Overview</strong></p><p>The Construction Project Analyst supports project and finance teams by providing financial analysis, cost tracking, and performance reporting across active construction projects. This role focuses on job cost analysis, forecasting, WIP reporting, and identifying financial risks and opportunities to improve project profitability.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Analyze <strong>job cost reports</strong>, budgets, and cost-to-complete forecasts</li><li>Track project performance against budget, schedule, and cash flow</li><li>Prepare and maintain <strong>WIP schedules</strong> and support revenue recognition</li><li>Assist with monthly project close and variance analysis</li><li>Support <strong>change order</strong> tracking and financial impact analysis</li><li>Review subcontractor costs, committed costs, and open POs</li><li>Partner with Project Managers to monitor labor, materials, and subcontractor spend</li><li>Assist with <strong>AIA billing</strong>, progress billings, and retention analysis</li><li>Prepare project-level dashboards and management reporting</li><li>Identify cost overruns, margin erosion, and forecasting risks</li><li>Support audits, bonding, and lender reporting as needed</li><li>Improve project reporting tools, templates, and processes</li></ul><p><br></p>
- 2026-01-20T14:32:30Z