Role Snapshot
Junior-level Cost Coordinator supporting financial performance tracking, budget management, and invoicing for construction projects. This role provides disciplined financial and analytical support to project teams at Walbridge, a construction services company.
Job Description
The Opportunity
We have an exciting opportunity for a junior level Cost Coordinator who will work closely with Project Managers, Cost Control, and Operations teams to support financial performance tracking, General Conditions (GC) management, invoicing processes, and overall project reporting.
The Cost Coordinator will provide disciplined financial and analytical support to project teams, assisting with project financial control activities including budgeting, cost reporting, invoicing, and forecasting support. This role supports standard corporate practices and helps ensure accuracy, consistency, and timeliness of project financial data.
Location: This position is full-time, onsite in our Kalamazoo, Michigan office.
Responsibilities
- Supports the development, maintenance, and monitoring of multi-project budgets and cost control reports (including commitments, change orders, general conditions, forecasts, and risk analysis)
- Assists in generating over/under variance reports with supporting analysis
- Supports the processing and tracking of commitments, change management, contingencies, and allowances
- Prepares and processes Owner AIA invoices, subcontractor pay applications, and associated documentation (e.g., sworn statements, lien waivers), ensuring accuracy and timeliness
- Supports Project General Conditions (GC) cost tracking, reporting, and analysis
- Performs financial and operational analysis as needed to support project and department objectives
- Provides general support to project teams and performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience
- 1+ years' experience with accounting systems
- Self-starter with strong attention to detail and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Valid driver’s license required
Preferred Qualifications
- Construction accounting experience
- CMiC and/or Textura
EEO/AA Employer M/F/D/V
Walbridge is an equal opportunity employer with a culture that promotes diversity in the workforce. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, military or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We prohibit discrimination in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, promotions, and termination.