Strong fit for candidates with real estate operations or financial analysis experience who leverage AI and Power BI to drive process improvements.
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Original posting from PMA Consultants via Lever
PMA is currently seeking a Cost Analyst for an exclusive assignment to work on a portfolio of high-profile utility projects. Our Cost Analyst position is an excellent entrée into project controls and project management.
The Cost Analyst supports data management, real estate tax administration, financial analysis, and process improvement initiatives. This role leverages analytics, reporting, and AI-driven automation to enhance operational efficiency, support decision-making, and streamline business processes.
Organizational Responsibilities:
- Manage real estate tax, financial, and operational data, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting.
- Administer tax processing, payments, appeals support, invoices, and vendor-related activities.
- Analyze large datasets to produce insights, trends, and actionable recommendations.
- Develop Power BI dashboards and reports to improve visibility into key business metrics.
- Drive process improvements through automation, AI-enabled solutions, and workflow enhancements.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to support efficient execution of real estate operations and strategic initiatives.
- Other duties as assigned.
Position Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Data Analytics, or a related field.
- 1+ Years of experience in some combination of real estate operations, financial analysis, or cost control.
- Familiarity with real estate taxes and invoicing processes preferred.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to manage and interpret large datasets.
- Proficiency with Power BI or similar visualization platforms.
- Demonstrated ability to use AI tools to improve workflows, optimize data processes, or automate routine tasks.
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
- Experience with MS Word and PowerPoint preferred.
- An equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be considered in lieu of stated minimum qualifications.
Compensation:
The salary range for this position is $63,136 to $74,185.
A hired employee will be placed within this salary range based on a variety of legitimate business reasons, including but not limited to the individual’s scope of relevant experience and geographic location.
This client maintains a drug-free workplace, which is essential to the health and safety of all employees and is required as a condition of certain federal agency contracts. Accordingly, employees assigned to this client must comply with all applicable drug-free workplace requirements. Please note that, regardless of state marijuana laws, marijuana remains illegal under the federal Controlled Substances Act. In addition, some products marketed as “CBD” may contain THC and can result in a positive drug test. A post-offer, pre-employment drug test is a condition of employment for roles assigned to this client.
Additional Requirements
Physical: Standing or sitting for long periods; must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times and spend extended hours in front of a computer screen.
Cognitive: Problem-solving, written, and verbal communication skills; computer and software skills; and ability to read and interpret text online or in printed form.
About PMA
At PMA, employee well-being is a daily priority. We offer a combination of workplace options that include a PMA office location; work-from-home; or a client site. Wherever we work, we openly share knowledge as we believe that collaboration with peers improves our work product and that pursuing subject matter expertise is a lifelong endeavor.
We are committed to a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion. We affirm and respect diverse backgrounds and opinions because we believe they yield the best solutions for our clients. We promote emotional intelligence and trust by nurturing these values within our new hires.
We encourage staff to develop rewarding, long-term careers at PMA, and we implement formal leadership development programs that help you attain your goals. At PMA, shared success is a core value. Every employee who contributes is recognized, celebrated, and rewarded. We look for self-driven candidates eager to assume responsibility and join a community of respect founded on collaboration and accountability, not titles. If you aim to transform the project management practice toward continuous improvement of project outcomes, the profession, and yourself, PMA looks forward to warmly welcoming you to our team.
We offer competitive pay and benefits, wellness programs for you and your family, and career development opportunities to advance your professional goals.
As a PMA professional, you will be empowered to make timely and effective decisions and significant daily contributions to complex facets of project delivery. Join a team that has achieved a world-class reputation in the construction industry and has been voted a “Best Place to Work.”
PMA offers competitive wages and comprehensive benefits, including medical, prescription, dental, vision, time off with pay, 401(k) with company match, life, disability, and professional development reimbursement for qualifying employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression), disability, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. Qualified female and minority applicants are encouraged to apply.
EOE, including persons with disabilities and veterans.
VEVRAA federal contractor.
Source: PMA Consultants careers (Lever)