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Calance US

Cost Analyst

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What they do

An Estimator provides cost estimates for a project, based on an evaluation of the materials, labor, time and equipment needed to complete the project. May specialize in many aspects of construction or in manufacturing and design industries.

$71,979 / year median in Texas

+10% projected growth

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Job Description

FOR IMMEDIATE DETAILS
about this position, please feel free to contact ANY of US and reference the JOB#:
Recruiting Contacts:
Kiana Arevalo (949) 991-8285 // KArevalo@calance.com Sumit Kumar (469) 935-4505 // Sumit.

Kumar@calance.com Deepika Mishra (469) 916-1275 // DMishra@calance.com Michell Casey (800) 732-4680 x715 // MCasey@calance.com =======================================================
  • We will NOT accept 3rd Party (C2C) Contractors
  • =======================================================
JOB DETAILS
Position:
Cost Analyst JOB REF#: 45001
  • 1510083
Duration:
12+ Months (On-going Contract)
Location:
ONSITE
  • San Antonio, TX 78264
Pay Rate:
$38.00
  • $40.50 per hour (W2 Only)
  • We are only accepting LOCAL Candidates for this role
  • This is role is 100% ONSITE, no remote work offered, MON-Friday
Cost Planning & Estimating Budget Development:
Prepare conceptual, schematic, and detailed design phase cost estimates, establishing accurate baseline budgets and cost breakdown structures (CBS).
Quantity Takeoffs:
Perform comprehensive material takeoffs (QTO) using architectural and engineering drawings, technical specifications, and BIM models. Value Engineering (VE): Lead VE analyses during design phases to identify cost-saving alternatives without compromising structural integrity or design intent.
Financial Management & Cost Control Budget Tracking & Earned Value:
Monitor ongoing expenditures, committed costs, and work-in-place using Earned Value Management (EVM) to calculate Variance at Completion (VAC) and Estimate at Completion (EAC).
Cash Flow Forecasting:
Develop and update monthly cash flow projections and draw schedules to manage project liquidity and owner billing cycles.
Change Order Management:
Audit, negotiate, and validate subcontractor change order requests, evaluating pricing against market rates and contract allowances.
Procurement & Vendor Auditing Contract Review:
Assist procurement teams in drafting scope packages, evaluating trade contractor bids, and performing financial risk assessments on major vendors.
Pay Application Verification:
Review monthly payment applications (G702/G703) and lien waivers against verified field progress before authorizing disbursements.
REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
Experience with financial reconciliations, settle contingency funds, and auditing accounts.
EDUCATION
AA Degree ========================================== ==========================================
Calance Consultant Benefits Offerings:
EPO/PPO Medical Plans HMO/PPO Dental programs Vision
  • VSP (Vision Plan Summary) 401K Retirement vesting program (VOYA) Paid Bi-Weekly/Direct Deposit Flex Spending Plan Voluntary Life, AD&D, STD or LTD plans

Benefits

  • 401(k) Plans
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance