Project Cost Analyst

Summit Line Construction, Inc.•Provo, UT

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Summit Line Construction is seeking an experienced Project Cost Analyst to join their Provo team. This role supports the financial and cost-control functions of construction projects, reporting to the Project Controller and/or Project Manager. The primary focus is on accurate cost tracking, data entry, reporting, and forecast support to ensure budgetary control and project efficiency. The Project Cost Analyst will monitor labor, material, equipment, and subcontract costs, collaborating with various project and finance teams to maintain timely and accurate financial data.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Construction Management, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
1-3 years of experience in cost analysis, project accounting, construction finance, or a related support role.
Working knowledge of construction accounting principles and budgeting concepts.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP).
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with field operations and finance/accounting teams.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with earned value management (EVM) and project cost tracking principles preferred.
Exposure to JDE, SAP, EcoSys, or similar ERP/financial systems a plus.
Experience with high-voltage transmission & distribution construction projects is a plus.

Responsibilities

Monitor and record actual project costs, including labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor invoices, ensuring accuracy and proper coding.
Enter and maintain cost data in Ecosys and other financial management systems in a timely and accurate manner.
Reconcile cost reports against budgets and flag discrepancies for review by the Project Controller.
Support weekly cost verification and financial postings.
Assist in maintaining project budgets and cost breakdowns under the direction of the Project Controller or Project Manager.
Support Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) setup and updates in coordination with the project team.
Help compile cost-to-complete estimates and monthly forecast updates.
Track production and earned value metrics to support forecasting accuracy.
Prepare routine cost reports, variance summaries, and production tracking reports for review by project leadership.
Provide basic trend analysis comparing actual costs to budgeted amounts.
Support development of dashboards and reports used to communicate project performance.
Assist with weekly and monthly reporting on cost and schedule performance.
Review subcontractor and vendor invoices for accuracy, coding, and compliance with contract terms.
Assist in tracking change orders and their financial impact.
Support monitoring of project cash flow, invoicing, and collections.
Assist in maintaining compliance with company financial policies, internal controls, and accounting standards.
Support internal and external audits by preparing and organizing requested cost documentation.
Help monitor Accounts Receivable Aging Reports and retainage tracking.
Work closely with the Project Controller, Project Manager, Site Supervisors, and Finance/Procurement teams to ensure accurate data collection.
Participate in job review meetings, providing cost data and supporting analysis as needed.
Support RFQ and RFI processes by compiling financial data for project feasibility review.