Senior Cost Analyst

INTRODUCTION 

BRAVO is the partnering of Velocity Architectural and Engineering Services and Bradford Construction Corporation (WBE). The cooperative brings together some of the industry’s most distinguished leaders and technical experts, united by their decades of experience modernizing vital infrastructure and iconic facilities throughout the New York metropolitan area. BRAVO delivers value to its clients by offering the full-breadth of architectural, engineering, and construction management services through an efficient organization that is structured to promote attentive client service, responsive project delivery, and quality. Through our offices in New York City and Newark, NJ, BRAVO’s family of companies serve public and private clients covering a wide-range of markets, including education, government, transportation, healthcare, industrial, power, and water.

WHY BRAVO?

At BRAVO, you will find a wealth of opportunities to create the career you’ve always imagined. We support, encourage, and empower our people by providing an environment where everyone has an opportunity to succeed. BRAVO brings amazing people together to make amazing things happen. We’re a diverse collective of thinkers and doers, committed to remaining client-focused, agile, responsive, and accountable to our valued clients and the communities we serve.

BRAVO offers excellent benefits including:

• MEDICAL, DENTAL AND VISION INSURANCE
• 401(k) WITH MATCH
• ACCIDENT INSURANCE
• LIFE INSURANCE
• REIMBURSEMENT OF PROFESSIONAL LICENSES AND MEMBERSHIPS 
• SHORT TERM DISABILITY
• COMMUTER BENEFITS
• EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

Job Title: Senior Cost Analyst

Location: 42 W 39^th Street, 10^th Floor, New York, NY 10018  

Job Type: Full Time, Onsite Monday-Friday (8:30AM-5:15PM)

Job Description:  BRAVO Group is seeking a Senior Cost Analyst to support multiple large-scale projects and contracts. This position reports directly to the Controller and will work closely with the Finance & Accounting team, as well as project leads across the business to ensure accurate cost tracking, forecasting, reporting, and financial oversight throughout projects’ lifecycles. The ideal candidate for this position will have experience in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry, and is highly detail-oriented, organized, and confident managing large sets of project data in a fast-paced environment.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Monitor project budgets, forecasts, cost reports, and overall financial performance across multiple active projects
• Analyze project financial data to identify risks, cost exposures, trends, and opportunities for improved performance
• Prepare and maintain budget analysis reports, forecasting updates, and other project financial reporting as required
• Maintain strong understanding of project contracts, cost structures, and financial controls
• Audit project costs and ensure all expenses are accurately coded and reflected within financial systems
• Analyze financial data to identify risks, cost exposures, trends, and forecasting impacts
• Coordinate with accounting and project teams to reconcile budgets, commitments, change orders, and projections
• Support operational review meetings and provide financial analysis to project leadership
• Assist with cash flow tracking, payment applications, and revenue validation

Minimum Requirements:

• 7-10 years of accounting or finance experience, with significant exposure to cost analysis, project controls, project accounting, or related roles within the AEC industry
• Strong understanding of Construction Management and/or Architecture + Engineering design project financials, forecasting, budgeting, and cost management
• Highly detailed-oriented with strong data management and analytical skills
• Experience preparing financial reports and working with large, complex datasets
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work cross-functionally
• Expert-level proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Experience with AEC-specific accounting software (BST Global preferred)

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field from an accredited college or university. #LI-Onsite 

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.