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Construction Analyst jobs are open from entry-level to senior across general contracting, infrastructure, real estate development, and government agencies, with specializations in cost estimating, project controls, and schedule analysis. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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This Financial Analyst position, located at the Groton Shipyard Facility, supports the VIRGINIA Construction Program Finance team.
Responsibilities include:
- Performance measurement and variance analysis; including Cost Account Plans
- Communication with Cost Account Managers and department Directors
- Budget development and maintenance
- Estimate at Complete review
- Create and update daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports
- Manpower Plan and Operating Plan development
- Input to Finance Systems for Indicated Profit, Sales Orders and Backlog
- Bi-weekly construction progressing
- Preparation of billing instructions for submittal to Cash Management
- Preparation of cost reports to support both internal and external customers
- Shop Order control
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Mathematics, Economics, or Statistics/Analysis
- 2+ years of related experience
- Prior Electric Boat experience/internship
- Earned Value Management experience
- Experience in Government contract cost control
- Experience with EB Systems (Mainframe, MRPII, Purchasing and Inventory, Oracle)
- Experience reporting and analyzing financial data
- Experience with Power BI
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, advanced formulas) and PowerPoint
- Must be interested in and capable of analyzing large sets of data with minimal supervision
- Analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills
- Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines
- Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate with all levels of management
- Ability to work collaboratively with others
This Financial Analyst position, located at the Groton Shipyard Facility, supports the VIRGINIA Construction Program Finance team.
Responsibilities include:
- Performance measurement and variance analysis; including Cost Account Plans
- Communication with Cost Account Managers and department Directors
- Budget development and maintenance
- Estimate at Complete review
- Create and update daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports
- Manpower Plan and Operating Plan development
- Input to Finance Systems for Indicated Profit, Sales Orders and Backlog
- Bi-weekly construction progressing
- Preparation of billing instructions for submittal to Cash Management
- Preparation of cost reports to support both internal and external customers
- Shop Order control
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Mathematics, Economics, or Statistics/Analysis
- 2+ years of related experience
- Prior Electric Boat experience/internship
- Earned Value Management experience
- Experience in Government contract cost control
- Experience with EB Systems (Mainframe, MRPII, Purchasing and Inventory, Oracle)
- Experience reporting and analyzing financial data
- Experience with Power BI
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, advanced formulas) and PowerPoint
- Must be interested in and capable of analyzing large sets of data with minimal supervision
- Analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills
- Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines
- Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate with all levels of management
- Ability to work collaboratively with others
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Energy
- Technology & Software
- Banking & Financial Services
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in construction analyst jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, or a related field
- Proficiency in Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project for schedule analysis
- Experience with cost estimating, budget tracking, and variance reporting
- Familiarity with Procore, Bluebeam, or comparable construction management platforms
- Strong skills in Excel including pivot tables, formulas, and data visualization
- Knowledge of earned value management and project controls methodologies
Tips for Your Construction Analyst Job Search
Tailor your resume to project controls
Hiring managers for construction analyst roles scan for cost tracking, earned value analysis, and schedule variance experience. Pull specific project dollar values and deliverables from past roles rather than listing generic responsibilities to show concrete analytical output.
Highlight software proficiency up front
Primavera P6, Procore, and Bluebeam appear in a large share of construction analyst postings. List these in a dedicated skills section at the top of your resume so recruiters and applicant tracking systems catch them immediately.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists construction analyst openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by project phase
Some construction analyst roles focus on preconstruction estimating while others cover closeout and claims analysis. Read each posting carefully and match your cover letter language to the phase the employer emphasizes, since these functions draw on different parts of your background.
Prepare a portfolio of cost or schedule outputs
Bring printed or digital samples of budget trackers, variance reports, or look-ahead schedules you have built. Construction analyst interviews often include a practical exercise, and showing real artifacts from past projects signals that you can produce usable work immediately.
Negotiate by citing project scope and complexity
When discussing compensation, anchor your ask to the scale and complexity of projects you have supported rather than just years of experience. Demonstrating that you have managed analysis on large or multi-phase jobs gives you a concrete basis for a stronger offer.
Construction Analyst Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most construction analysts?
Clark Construction, Turner & Townsend Pty Limited, and ARCO Companies are hiring the most construction analysts right now, with openings concentrated in Texas, California, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Owner-operators, general contractors, and infrastructure consultancies tend to post the highest volumes consistently.
How many construction analyst jobs are remote?
About 69% of construction analyst openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the desk-based nature of cost and schedule analysis work. Sub-areas such as cost modeling, reporting, and document control are the most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements, while roles tied to active job sites typically require on-site presence.
How do you become a construction analyst?
Start with a bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, or a business field with a quantitative focus. Build hands-on proficiency in scheduling and cost tools such as Primavera P6 and Excel, then pursue an entry-level project controls or estimating role to develop field-to-office experience. Certifications from the Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering strengthen your profile as you advance.
Can you get a construction analyst job with little experience?
Yes, entry-level construction analyst roles exist and often target recent graduates or candidates transitioning from field positions. Employers value demonstrated ability with scheduling software and cost spreadsheets over years of experience. Internships with general contractors or infrastructure firms, campus construction management programs, and self-built project tracking samples can substitute for direct professional experience when applying to junior openings.
What does the construction analyst interview process look like?
Most construction analyst interviews begin with a phone or video screen focused on your background and software experience, followed by a technical round where you may be asked to interpret a schedule, identify cost variances, or walk through a sample report. A final round often involves a hiring manager or project executive and covers how you communicate findings to non-analysts and how you have handled conflicting data or tight deadlines.
Where can I find and apply to construction analyst jobs?
You can find and apply to construction analyst jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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