Cost Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Cost Analyst

Location : Downtown Houston, TX (Fully onsite)

Pay : $40-$55 / hour

Job Type : long term contract

Benefits : This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

Overview

We’re seeking a Senior Project Analyst / Cost Analyst to partner with Engineering Project Managers and provide cost controls support on large-scale capital projects ($500MM+). This role requires someone highly adaptable, detail-oriented, and comfortable balancing financial analysis with project reporting and stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with Project Managers to deliver cost controls support across multi-million and billion-dollar projects.
• Evaluate and communicate the cost impact of scope changes, contract values, cost trends, escalation, contingencies, and fee structures .
• Manage project approval workflows, invoice coding / tracking, retainage payments, and contract compliance.
• Track Actuals vs. Commitments , prepare monthly forecasts , and provide quarterly accruals .
• Assist in drafting contracts / work offers, re-classes, and maintaining complete project documentation.
• Deliver project metrics, cash flow reporting, and executive-level updates.
• Create and maintain Excel reports (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, data mining, large dataset management).
• Collaborate with Analysts, PMs, and cross-functional stakeholders to resolve project-related issues.
• Adapt quickly to ad-hoc requests and shifting project priorities.

Requirements

Preferred Qualifications

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.

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