Senior Cost Analyst

E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc.

. Create, maintain, and update monthly forecast budgets .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeLos Angeles • California • United StatesSenior💰 $130,000 - $140,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in cost analysis and project controls, with a strong focus on budget forecasting, cost variance analysis, and project closeout processes. Proficient in utilizing project management tools and maintaining accurate project documentation to support effective decision-making.

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Cost AnalysisBudget ForecastingProject Controls ExperienceChange Control System (Unifier)Construction Operations Experience

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Hard Skills

Cost PlanningCost Variance AnalysisBudget ManagementProject DocumentationData Input and Reporting

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationAnalytical Thinking

Tools & Technologies

Unifier Change Control System

Industry Keywords

Construction ManagementProject ManagementCost AnalystProject CloseoutStakeholder Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Create, maintain, and update monthly forecast budgets
Ensure project budget responses reflect accurate and current project cost information and stakeholder concurrence
Maintain scope change, contingency release, change order, and journal entry logs
Assist Project Managers in preparing funding requests for project authorization
Assist Project Managers in obtaining project funding changes through the Unifier change control system
Assist with project closeout alongside other departments
Work with Project Management to determine required closeout deliverables and expected dates
Communicate project cost risks to key stakeholders
Analyze and trend cost variances by comparing the current cost plan against actual costs to date
Analyze and validate unauthorized project costs and report findings to Project Managers and Supervision
Develop and analyze cost plans
Forecast costs to complete projects and maintain accurate reports
Manage project funding orders and ensure required documentation is entered or corrected in tracking systems
Use cost and schedule plans to assess whether project objectives are achievable
Verify project cost and schedule milestones and identify future process or business improvements
Work with responsible parties to implement process or business improvements
Assess and report project performance using established industry standards
Input data into various programs and prepare cost and forecasting reports
Maintain written and electronic project documentation and records
Maintain project files according to established guidelines and requirements
Provide special reports for supervisors or managers upon request

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or relevant degree in Construction Management, Project Management, etc.
3-5 years as a Cost Analyst or relevant Project Controls experience
Local candidates only
Cost experience associated with construction operations experience preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
401(k) with employer match
Paid time off