Construction Cost Analyst, NA

Construction Cost Analyst

Vantage is seeking a detail focused Construction Cost Analyst who enjoys working with numbers, managing multiple priorities, and supporting a fast paced construction finance environment. This role supports various members of the Construction Cost Finance team and operates with a level of independence under general supervision.

The Analyst assists with routine financial and administrative tasks, including project cost data entry, report preparation, data integrity support, and construction cost accounting operations. While challenges may arise, they are typically not complex, allowing the Analyst to apply established financial practices with guidance. The role contributes to team success through clear communication, collaboration, and consistent support.

Essential Job Functions

• Administrative, Accounting, and Project Cost Support
• Assist with entering and updating construction cost data across systems.
• Support the processing of pay application billings, budgets, insurance certificates, lien waivers, and related documentation.
• Assist with capital purchase order processing to help ensure alignment with project schedules and budgets.
• Provide support to Construction Administration with contract files, documentation, and tracking activities.
• Help perform basic QA checks on cost codes, project entries, and supporting documents.
• Construction Cost Accounting Operations
• Assist with entering and reconciling data between Yardi and Procore.
• Support the review of pay applications and help prepare them for approval.
• Assist with processing CAPEX invoices and progress billings for review.
• Prepare draft invoice and debtor lists for team review.
• Support the Construction Cost Finance team with CAPEX project loan documentation, contractor documents, invoices, and purchase orders.
• Data Reconciliation, Research, and Integrity
• Assist with reconciling system databases to maintain data integrity and continuity.
• Support data research, compilation, and basic analysis to aid financial decision making.
• Research straightforward CAPEX questions and escalate issues when needed.
• Construction Cost Reporting
• Assist with preparing and consolidating monthly invoicing and cost summaries for capital project funding.
• Help update recurring KPI reports, project tracking spreadsheets, and monthly EAC templates with actuals.
• Maintain organized databases of project, contract, and cost information.
• Assist with audit requests by pulling files and preparing supporting materials.
• Help with PO closeout tasks for completed projects.
• General Support
• Maintain organized files, logs, and documentation.
• Assist with identifying data inconsistencies or gaps and support process improvement efforts.
• Perform additional administrative or financial tasks as assigned by Management.

Job Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Basic understanding of construction cost accounting required.

Experience

• 1+ year of relevant industry experience (construction, real estate, and/or tech).
• Data center or construction industry experience preferred but not required.

Skills

• Strong dedication to customer service and team collaboration.
• Ability to respond effectively to critical issues and challenging inquiries.
• Critical thinking skills with the ability to identify issues and support efficiency improvements.
• Highly organized with the ability to assist across multiple projects in a fast paced environment.
• Capable of prioritizing work with minimal direction.
• Travel up to 5%, with potential for increased travel as the business evolves.

Physical Demands and Special Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle, or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop or kneel; talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Additional Details

• This position is eligible for company benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and AD&D, short and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program that includes company match, and many other additional voluntary benefits.
• Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including your qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience and may fall outside of the range shown.

Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer