• Job Description

  Req#: JP-005401217

  Job Description

  The Cost Analyst will play a pivotal role in coordinating project team activities and supporting Project Managers with project logistics. This position involves mentoring and training less experienced project coordinators, ensuring smooth project operations and effective communication.

  Responsibilities

  • Prepare cost re-projections and provide explanations for budget variances in project spending.
  • Prepare contract requisitions and participate in the bidding process.
  • Coordinate the work order process from creation to in-service and closing, including analysis reports and journal entry reclassifications.
  • Organize and manage project meetings, including strategy, kick-off, pre-bid, preconstruction, and status meetings.
  • Work with project team members on project activities and communicate with TCRs, engineers, and designers on behalf of the Project Manager.
  • Support Project Managers in preparing and updating various project documents, including PLMP documents, Communication Plans, Checklists, PRB requests, Safety Plans, and Project Completion Punchlists.
  • Coordinate project logistics, making arrangements for temporary office/jobsite facilities, securing permits, and laydown yards.
  • Prepare re-projections of project spending and cash flows, monitor budget variances, track costs, and provide analysis for SOX activities.
  • Track, analyze, and submit information for un-vouchered liabilities (UVLs) and develop invoice data for billable work orders.
  • Create contract requisitions, assist in preparing Request for Proposals and Scope of Work, evaluate bids, and assist in contract awarding.

  Essential Skills

  • Proficiency in telecommunications, project coordination, and construction management.
  • Experience with project budgets, projections, and cost tracking/analysis.
  • Strong skills in Microsoft Office projects and financial costing software.
  • Knowledge of accounting principles, including debits and credits.

  Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Accounting, or Business.
  • Three years of experience working with project budgets, projections, and cost tracking/analysis.
  • Three years of experience in accounting principles, including debits and credits.

  Work Environment

  The work environment is a quiet engineering office where engineers share offices, fostering a laid-back and collaborative atmosphere. The dress code is business casual, and teamwork is highly encouraged, creating a supportive and engaging work environment.

  Pay and Benefits

  The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $31.25/hr.

  Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
  classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
  subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
  available for this temporary role may include the following:

  • Medical, dental & vision
  • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
  • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
  • Short and long-term disability
  • Health Spending Account (HSA)
  • Transportation benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

  Workplace Type

  This is a hybrid position in New Albany,OH.

  Application Deadline

  This position is anticipated to close on Jul 23, 2025.

  About Actalent

  Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

  The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

  If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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