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Construction Analyst

Job Description

Project Cost Analyst

Dallas, TX

Transforming The Way Construction Owners Use Technology & Data

Are you passionate about technology, problem-solving, and making a real impact in a fast-paced environment? Do you thrive working with high-performing teams and delivering exceptional client service? If so, the Project Cost Analyst role at Avicado could be your perfect fit. This dynamic and multifaceted position plays a critical role in driving operational excellence for our clients.

You will love this job if…

  • You are a high performer, self-starter, and love to learn.
  • You take ownership of projects and drive impact.
  • You connect and grow both inside and outside the organization.
  • You thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while staying authentic and having fun.

What you’ll do…

  • Deliver end-to-end cost control services including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting to ensure projects are delivered within financial parameters and with maximum value.
  • Project Team Collaboration: Support Project Managers by owning all cost-related processes for both Prime and Subcontractor scopes. Serve as the central point for financial coordination, allowing PMs to focus on schedule, quality, and delivery.
  • Tool Optimization & Process Efficiency: Analyze current tool usage (particularly Procore) and identify opportunities for data streamlining and process improvement. Recommend and implement additional systems/tools as needed to support client objectives.
  • Cross-Phase Coordination: Facilitate smooth hand-offs between Preconstruction, Construction, and Operations teams regarding cost-related matters. Attend key Preconstruction meetings to ensure knowledge continuity across project phases.
  • Core Areas of Focus:
  • Budget Development and Cost Projections
  • Cash Flow Management
  • Client Billing Coordination
  • Invoice Processing Oversight
  • Purchase Order Lifecycle Management
  • Change Order Documentation and Management

You should have...

  • Proven track record in managing costs for hyperscale, colocation, and enterprise data center projects.
  • 5+ years of data center construction scheduling and/or project management expertise.
  • Deep understanding of cost drivers in data center development, including MEP-intensive systems, high-capacity electrical infrastructure, cooling technologies, and IT/telecom integration.
  • Current knowledge of material costs, labor rates, and supply chain risks in key markets.
  • Experience aligning cost management with scheduling, procurement, and risk management processes.
  • Strong communication and reporting skills to deliver actionable insights to developers, owners, and construction teams.
  • Experience in contract support including negotiation, change order (CO) review and analysis, monthly invoicing, client billing, and change management in large, multi-stakeholder projects.
  • A proactive, self-starting mindset with a high degree of ownership and accountability.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of data center or mission critical experience.
  • Demonstrated success managing complex, phased scheduling strategies in high-performance projects.

Characteristics of an ideal candidate

  • Responsive; We takes great pride in reacting quickly and positively to our clients and teammates, both internal and external
  • Innovative; a desire to drive innovation through new and unique solutions while embracing creative ideas
  • Entrepreneurial; the drive to take initiative, deliver results, and create value for our clients
  • Empowered; bring solutions instead of problems
  • Performance Driven & Accountable; sets goals and challenges our high-performance culture
  • Even-tempered; handles pressure and thrives in a fast-paced environment
  • Coachable; recognizes strengths & weakness and open to guidance