Element Critical is seeking a Construction Cost Analyst specializing in data centers. This role is responsible for the strategy, analysis, and communication of capital for active and future construction projects, ensuring full visibility into capital expenditures across the portfolio.
What You'll Do
- Manage cash flow details for active and future projects on a monthly level, comparing regularly to forecasted annual projections.
- Support new development capital project requests, presentations, and approvals in monthly committee meetings with senior leadership.
- Establish custom reporting to generate advanced views on project budgets, invoice tracking, and other key metrics for investor reporting.
- Assist with maintenance and creation of new stabilized cost projections for upcoming construction and incremental site builds.
- Be an integral part of construction cost management software implementation and integration.
- Manage external vendors for consistency in project billing methods, cost breakdown, and capital allocations.
- Develop new processes and documentation to continually improve the organization’s approach to project management related to capex costs.
- Collaborate with Development, Finance, Accounting, and Procurement teams on strategic capital initiatives including asset management and predictive construction modeling.
- Maintain a high level of knowledge about Element Critical services, systems, methods of delivery, implementation and support processes as well as apply industry-leading practices to improve overall business performance.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in business management, accounting, engineering, mathematics, or finance.
- 1-3 years of construction accounting or cost analysis.
- Advanced capabilities in Microsoft Excel.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to independently manage deadlines.
- Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing situations.
Nice to Have
- Data center construction experience strongly preferred.
- 1-3 years of financial analysis preferred.
- Experience with NetSuite and Procore preferred but not required.
- Located in Austin, TX or the surrounding areas preferred.
Technical Stack
- Microsoft Excel
- NetSuite
- Procore
Team & Environment
You will be part of the Finance department, reporting to the VP of Finance.
Benefits & Compensation
- PPO and HDHP Healthcare Plans
- FSA and HSA with above market Employer HSA Match
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- Employer Paid Disability and Life Insurance
- Additional Group Insurances
- Paid Vacation, Sick, and Personal Leave
- 10 Company Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- 401k with up to 4% Employer Match
- Personal Development and Learning Opportunities
- Employee Referral Program
Work Mode
This position is a hybrid role based in Austin, Texas, United States.
Element Critical is an equal opportunity employer.
