Sr Cost Analyst - Construction

Company: Barton Malow Builders

Job Location: Charleston, SC

Position:  Sr Cost Analyst – Construction

Req ID: 12151

OVERVIEW

Charleston is one of our fastest‑growing markets, and we’re building a team that can keep pace with the scale and complexity of the work ahead. As a Sr. Cost Analyst – Construction, you’ll play a central role in supporting some of the region’s most exciting large‑scale projects—bringing clarity, insight, and financial leadership to teams shaping the region’s future. This is an opportunity to step into a high‑impact role where your expertise directly influences project strategy, profitability, and long‑term success.

In this position, you’ll partner closely with project leadership to analyze cost and revenue performance, drive forecasting and change management, and ensure our teams have the accurate, timely financial information they need to make smart decisions. With Charleston’s construction landscape expanding rapidly, you’ll be at the heart of a dynamic environment—supporting marquee projects, collaborating with talented teams, and helping strengthen our presence in a thriving market.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Sr Cost Analyst position has an expectation of advanced experience in Accounting or Finance.  The Sr Cost Analyst must be able to support large project teams and Project Controls Leadership by analyzing cost and revenue data, driving project change management and forecasting in order to provide timely & reliable financial information that is meaningful to project management, business units and the organization as a whole.   

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Provides analytics of the financial status of large and/or high-risk construction projects to measure profitability, manage risk, and facilitate project planning strategy and decision making


• Supports change management and monthly forecasting processes to understand and identify risk and opportunity


• Aids with external customer requirements such as owner reporting, subcontractor challenges, and joint venture reporting


• Has an understanding and awareness of accounts payable and receivable, and ability to balance project financials with accurate accruals and cash management


• Manage and assist in adhoc project reporting


• Assist Project Financial Controls Leadership with financial review
  
  

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: 

• Recommended 5-10 years’ experience in relevant field


• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field preferred


• In-depth understanding of construction process


• Intermediate skills in MS Office: Word, Outlook, and Internet Explorer


• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel


• Working knowledge in SAP and Textura, or comparable ERP software system for construction management

• Capacity to analyze large and disparate amounts of data and efficiently come to a conclusion

• Ability to analyze, identify and resolve business issues


• Ability to work on-site at Charleston project locations

WORK ENVIRONMENT/JOB CONDITIONS: 

• Position requires working project on-site and regional office.

Barton Malow is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.