Construction Project Cost Engineer - AI & Data Integration

Position Overview

The Financial Analyst will be focused on supporting a project in the areas of project management, business operations, accounting, finance, regulatory compliance, and other related reporting functions. This person will be skilled in executing processes and utilizing reporting software to create visual presentations from various types of data for executive leaders, leveraging strong Excel skills to organize, dissect, and analyze raw datasets. This position will collaborate with project and district level management, providing trusted insight into the reporting and health of a project. The primary focuses of this position include evaluating construction job costs, data reporting/analysis, budgeting/forecasting, revenue recognition, and report generation for executive management leaders.

Additionally, proficiency with AI tools and functions is a plus. These tools can enhance data analysis and reporting capabilities, such as using predictive analytics for budgeting and revenue forecasting, machine learning algorithms to identify trends and anomalies in construction job costs, and natural language processing to automate the generation of insightful reports for executive management leaders.

District Overview

Kiewit's South-Central District is one of Kiewit's leading infrastructure districts specializing in heavy civil and transportation markets. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about infrastructure and committed to the construction industry as opposed to engineering design.

Location

Projects are primarily based in the south-central United States, with additional opportunities across the country. This position is project-focused and may require relocation as needed from project to project.

Responsibilities

• Create, review, and update various project reports and make appropriate corrections to ensure accurate reporting for management.
• Develop and manage a plan to maintain compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Recommend actions by analyzing/interpreting data, making comparative analyses, and studying proposed changes in methods and materials.
• Develop key performance indicators and compare current progress to historical data to study variances.
• Prepare, review, and update weekly/monthly progress reports such as cash flow forecasts, cost and revenue forecasting, and executive management summaries.
• Coordinate with project teams to assess reporting and identify risks to create accurate forecasts.
• Drive continuous improvement for the project and be a proponent for positive change.
• Recognize the importance of being a team player by adapting to project needs and helping in other areas as needed.
• Foster relationships with the operations team and show a willingness to learn about the work.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 3 years of experience working as a Data Analyst, Business Analyst, Financial Analyst, or other related role
• Advanced MS Excel skills (pivot tables, v-lookups, etc.) with the ability to organize, dissect, and analyze large datasets
• Strong technical knowledge of Power BI, SQL, Python, and other related reporting software
• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required; Construction industry experience preferred
• Ability to gather data and create reports by collaborating with multiple project teams and personnel
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify and correct discrepancies
• Effective oral and written communication, organization, and interpersonal skills
• Positive attitude, eagerness to learn, and passion for continuous improvement
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team