Construction Cost Analyst, NA

About Vantage Data Centers

Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world's well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.

Position Overview

This role is based on site in Shackelford County, TX.

Vantage is seeking a detail focused Construction Cost Analyst who enjoys working with numbers, managing multiple priorities, and supporting a fast paced construction finance environment. This role supports various members of the Construction Cost Finance team and operates with a level of independence under general supervision.

The Analyst assists with routine financial and administrative tasks, including project cost data entry, report preparation, data integrity support, and construction cost accounting operations. While challenges may arise, they are typically not complex, allowing the Analyst to apply established financial practices with guidance. The role contributes to team success through clear communication, collaboration, and consistent support.

Essential Job Functions

Administrative, Accounting, and Project Cost Support

• Assist with entering and updating construction cost data across systems.

• Support the processing of pay application billings, budgets, insurance certificates, lien waivers, and related documentation.

• Assist with capital purchase order processing to help ensure alignment with project schedules and budgets.

• Provide support to Construction Administration with contract files, documentation, and tracking activities.

• Help perform basic QA checks on cost codes, project entries, and supporting documents.

Construction Cost Accounting Operations

• Assist with entering and reconciling data between Yardi and Procore.

• Support the review of pay applications and help prepare them for approval.

• Assist with processing CAPEX invoices and progress billings for review.

• Prepare draft invoice and debtor lists for team review.

• Support the Construction Cost Finance team with CAPEX project loan documentation, contractor documents, invoices, and purchase orders.

Data Reconciliation, Research, and Integrity

• Assist with reconciling system databases to maintain data integrity and continuity.

• Support data research, compilation, and basic analysis to aid financial decision making.

• Research straightforward CAPEX questions and escalate issues when needed.

Construction Cost Reporting

• Assist with preparing and consolidating monthly invoicing and cost summaries for capital project funding.

• Help update recurring KPI reports, project tracking spreadsheets, and monthly EAC templates with actuals.

• Maintain organized databases of project, contract, and cost information.

• Assist with audit requests by pulling files and preparing supporting materials.

• Help with PO closeout tasks for completed projects.

General Support

• Maintain organized files, logs, and documentation.

• Assist with identifying data inconsistencies or gaps and support process improvement efforts.

• Perform additional administrative or financial tasks as assigned by Management.

Job Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Construction Management, or a related field.

• Basic understanding of construction cost accounting required.

Experience

• 1+ year of relevant industry experience (construction, real estate, and/or tech).

• Data center or construction industry experience preferred but not required.

Skills

• Strong dedication to customer service and team collaboration.

• Ability to respond effectively to critical issues and challenging inquiries.

• Critical thinking skills with the ability to identify issues and support efficiency improvements.

• Highly organized with the ability to assist across multiple projects in a fastpaced environment.

• Capable of prioritizing work with minimal direction.

• Travel up to 5%, with potential for increased travel as the business evolves.

Physical Demands and Special Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle, or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop or kneel; talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Additional Details

• This position is eligible for company benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and AD&D, short and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program that includes company match, and many other additional voluntary benefits.

• Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including your qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience and may fall outside of the range shown.

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We operate with No Ego and No Arrogance. We work to build each other up and support one another, appreciating each other's strengths and respecting each other's weaknesses. We find joy in our work and each other, actively seeking opportunities to inject fun into what we do. Our hard and efficient work is rewarded with an above market total compensation package. We offer a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations.

Throughout the year, the advantage of being part of the Vantage team is evident with an array of benefits, recognition, training and development, and the knowledge that your contribution adds value to the company and our community.

Don't meet all the requirements? Please still apply if you think you are the right person for the position. We are always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values.

Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Vantage Data Centers does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm agencies. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of Vantage Data Centers.

We'll be accepting applications for at least one week from the date this role is posted. If you're interested, we encourage you to apply soon-we're excited to find the right person and will keep the role open until we do!