San Diego County Regional Airport Authority · 10 hours ago
Cost analyst
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$81K/yr - $90K/yr
3+ years expSan Diego County Regional Airport Authority is dedicated to creating an exceptional experience for its community and visitors. The Cost Analyst role is essential in providing accurate cost analysis and financial control for major construction projects at the San Diego International Airport, collaborating closely with project managers to enhance process efficiencies.
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Responsibilities
Provides analysis, review and reconciliation of contractor and consultant pay applications against contracts/agreements and department policies and procedures. Identifies discrepancies for project managers; coordinates approval of certified payrolls and safety compliance. Reviews, analyzes, evaluates, updates, generates and distributes project cost reports, records and specialized spreadsheets; reviews reports for accuracy and appropriate cost allocations. Identifies and provides supporting data to resolve discrepancies or issues
Manage, validate, and review progress invoices, understand Design-Bid-Build (DBB) and Design-Build (DB) schedules of value (SOV), base contract amounts, change orders, allowances, and contingencies. Ensures the cost validation process of progress invoices for contractors and consultants are in accordance with the contract and agreement. Able to follow standard cost management procedures and guidelines and basic contracting principles
Process contractors change order requests, coordinate with the capital project managers regarding the requirements for bundling of change order requests. Monitor board-approved percentages and amounts for change orders, ensuring they align with approved limits and timelines. Collaborate with Procurement to synchronize change order approvals with monthly progress invoices, ensure approval in the systems are completed in a timely manner to align with payment deadlines
Coordinates with project teams during the onboarding of contractors on CIP projects to ensure procedures are followed and in accordance with contract terms and conditions. Writes cost management procedures and prepares slide decks to present the cost management of construction contract to the group. Acts as a liaison between the Authority and general contractors, ensuring the timely processing and approval of progress invoices, release of retainage and contractor change orders
Understands contract language related to payment terms, special conditions, and key terminologies for DBB and DB contracts. Manage contract requisitions, task authorizations, commitments, and amendments
Knowledge of Microsoft Application, PMIS system (PMWeb), Bluebeam Revu, and Adobesign. Experience in processing PMWeb progress invoices, change orders, encumbrance releases, task authorizations, amendments, and assist in rectifying systems integration errors. Able to utilize Bluebeam Revu for review of construction progress invoices
Preparation of monthly project accruals, journal entry processing, project reconciliation, and reclassification of costs. Liaison to Accounting team in support of year-end closing requirements and accounting audit
Provides financial control of on-call consultant agreements, including encumbering agreement- specific task level notices to proceed, transferring amounts to project-specific cost groups
Assist Senior Cost Analyst in preparation of project close-out reconciliations; performs cost variance and other analyses. Collaborate with project management team in rectifying the cost errors in the system to reconcile final project cost
Qualification
Required
Three years of progressively responsible professional cost analysis experience, preferably for large-scale construction projects
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in engineering, business administration, finance, accounting or closely related field
Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience
Successful completion of a fingerprint-based background investigation, training, and testing required for employment and operation and operation of Authority and San Diego County physical security, surveillance, radio and telecommunications equipment
Preferred
Certified Cost Engineer
Certified Cost Consultant
Certified Public Accountant
Master's degree in engineering, business administration, finance, accounting, or a closely related field
Benefits
14 paid holidays
18 - 33 days of vacation (PTO)
Parental and child care benefits
Salary continuance for family & parental leave
Tuition reimbursement
Ensure your future with our retirement plan options including our comprehensive pension plan and 457 defined contribution plan
Annual employer-funded Lifestyle Spending Account, designed to support your personal development and growth activities
Multiple on-site gyms with regular fitness classes
Outdoor working areas
Fitness discounts for all levels and goals
Monthly fruit deliveries
Rewards for volunteer time
Financial wellness advisors
Campus with easy access to some of San Diego's best walking trails
Company
San Diego County Regional Airport Authority
We are hiring.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$35MKey Investors
Federal Aviation AdministrationAirport Terminals Program
2025-07-10Grant· $15M
2023-03-01Grant· $20M
Leadership Team
Celeste Aragon
Associate Asset Manager, Revenue Generation & Partnership Development
Christopher Chalupsky
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