Cost & Estimating Analyst

Work Arrangement:
Onsite Position

Employment Type:

Contract Duration: : 12 Months Pay Rate: $30-$35/hr W2 Final date to receive applications:
Last date for receipt of applications Sept 20, 2026 Requirements:

• Associate Degree or Technical Degree required.
• Experience or knowledge in cost planning, cost estimating, project cost control, or construction financial management.
• Strong understanding of project budgeting, cost tracking, forecasting, and financial reconciliation.
• Experience with or knowledge of material quantity take-offs and construction cost estimating.
• Familiarity with architectural and engineering drawings, technical specifications, and BIM models.
• Knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM), including EAC and VAC calculations.
• Ability to review and analyse subcontractor bids, change orders, payment applications, and financial documentation.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

We are seeking a Cost Planning & Estimating Analyst to support project cost management and financial control activities in San Antonio, TX. The ideal candidate will have experience or knowledge in cost estimating, budgeting, quantity take-offs, value engineering, cost control, and construction financial management. This role will work closely with project, procurement, and vendor teams to ensure accurate project budgets, financial tracking, forecasting, and cost reconciliation.

• Prepare conceptual, schematic, and detailed design-phase cost estimates.
• Establish accurate baseline budgets and Cost Breakdown Structures (CBS).
• Perform comprehensive Quantity Take-offs (QTO) using architectural and engineering drawings, technical specifications, and BIM models.
• Conduct Value Engineering (VE) analyses to identify cost-saving alternatives while maintaining structural integrity and design intent.
• Monitor project expenditures, committed costs, and work-in-place using Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Calculate and track Variance at Completion (VAC) and Estimate at Completion (EAC).
• Develop and update monthly cash flow forecasts and draw schedules.
• Review, audit, negotiate, and validate subcontractor change order requests.
• Evaluate change order pricing against market rates and contract allowances.
• Assist procurement teams with scope package development and trade contractor bid evaluations.
• Perform financial risk assessments for major vendors and subcontractors.
• Review monthly payment applications, including G702/G703, and verify them against field progress.
• Review lien waivers and supporting documentation before payment authorization.
• Support project closeout activities, including final financial reconciliations and contingency settlement.
• Audit final subcontractor accounts and ensure accurate project cost reporting.

Medical | Dental | Vision | 401(k)

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

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