Now Hiring: Civil Construction Cost Analyst
On-site in Arkansas, Louisiana, or The Woodlands (Houston, TX)
Full-Time | $90,000–$120,000 DOE
Build More Than Infrastructure. Build a Legacy.
At The Will Group, we don’t just construct—we transform. With nearly four decades of success, our family of companies leads in engineering, infrastructure, utilities, and construction program management. Operating by the mantra "Where There's a Will, There's a Way," we empower our teams to think bigger, push boundaries, and deliver real results to the communities we serve.
We’re currently seeking a Civil Construction Cost Analyst to join our growing Program Management Division. This is a pivotal role that ensures projects stay on track—financially and operationally—through deep cost analysis, precise forecasting, and smart collaboration with field and project teams.
What You’ll Do
You’ll be the go-to expert for project cost forecasting and financial analysis, working closely with Project Managers and Operations leaders to provide accurate data that drives decision-making.
Key Responsibilities:
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Develop and manage cost forecasts, accruals, and multi-year budgets.
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Analyze project cost data using Vista, VMS, SAP, and Power BI.
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Partner with project teams to assess change orders and evaluate cost implications.
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Support early-stage project planning, earned value tracking, and performance metrics (CPI, EAC).
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Identify cost variances and advise on risk mitigation strategies.
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Present clear, data-driven insights to leadership in real time.
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Support process improvement initiatives to increase project profitability.
What You Bring
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Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, or related field.
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Experience: 7+ years in project cost controls within construction or civil infrastructure.
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Tech Savvy: Proficient in Excel, Word, Power BI, and ideally SAP.
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Analytical Mindset: Ability to interpret cost data, identify trends, and offer strategic solutions.
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Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication, with the ability to influence and support cross-functional teams.
Why Join The Will Group?
We believe that when we invest in you, you invest in us. You’ll be supported with:
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Competitive salary range: $90K–$120K based on experience and location
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Robust benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
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401(k) with company match
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Generous PTO + 10.5 paid holidays + paid volunteer time
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Continuing education reimbursement
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An inclusive, mission-driven team culture that values innovation and collaboration
This is more than a job—it’s a career with purpose.
Join us at the intersection of opportunity and impact.
Apply now and be part of something transformational.
