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Construction Financial Cost Control Analyst

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Walbridge

Detroit, MI (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 5 days ago (Updated 16 hours ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/12/2026

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Construction Financial Cost Control Analyst Walbridge - 3.9 Detroit, MI Job Details Full-time 10 hours ago Qualifications Accounting experience within construction industry VLOOKUP function Cost accounting analysis Construction cost control Engineering project budget management Cash flow budgeting Cross-functional collaboration Construction project budgeting Cross-functional communication Excel data analysis
Full Job Description Overview:
The Opportunity We have an exciting opportunity for a skilled Cost Analyst to join the Walbridge team. In this role you will manage a portfolio of medium-to-large construction projects and function as a liaison with the Cost Control and the project leadership team. You'll be primarily responsible for invoicing the owner and paying the subcontractors monthly. This role will require you to support maintenance of various budgeting, change order, cost tracking/analysis/reporting and invoicing processes. Location You will work from the job site in
Dearborn, MI Responsibilities:
Your Key Responsibilities Invoicing:
Responsible for full-cycle project billing processing including invoicing the customer, and collecting, verifying and approving subcontractor and vendor invoices.
Collaboration:
Work with Project Managers and Superintendents to verify compliance with contracts and subcontractor budgets.
Cost Impact Analysis:
Review and analyze cost impacts associated with contract claims, incentives, and penalties as well as assessing the financial implications of project scope changes and delays, providing recommendations for budget adjustments.
Budget Realignment:
Make recommendations for realigning project budgets and contingencies based on project scope changes, actual costs, and estimates to complete.
Presentations:
Prepare, coordinate, and deliver project budget and cost presentations to internal management and to the client, as required.
Qualifications:
To qualify for the role, you must have A bachelor's degree in construction management, business or related field, or equivalent professional training and experience. 3+ years cost accounting and project controls experience. Experience with budget development, cost control management, and analysis. Comfortable working with all levels and functions in a constructive fashion to achieve organizational objectives. Experience with building cash flows for long duration construction projects. Advanced Excel abilities (Pivot tables, VLookup, SumIf). Ability to travel occasionally to other offices and job sites. Effective communication skills across a broad spectrum of departments. Ideally, you'll also have Experience with Rules of Credit and Earned Value Measurement Systems. Knowledge of engineering, procurement, contracts, and construction management. A bachelor's degree in construction management or business. Prior experience with CMiC Accounting software. Prior experience with Oracle Textura invoicing software. Self-motivation as well as self-starting. Excited to make an impact? Appy now by clicking the "Submit for this job online" button below! We can't wait to hear from you!
EEO/AA Employer M/F/D/V:
Walbridge is an equal opportunity employer with a culture that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workforce. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, status as an individual with a disability, military, or protected veteran status or any other legally protected status. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning career development, recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, termination, promotions, or any other condition of employment.