Our Nuclear Projects group is a Tier 1 provider to the U.S. Department of Energy, we deliver safe and innovative solutions at complex nuclear cleanup and production sites. Our services include program management, decommissioning, environmental remediation, waste and nuclear material management, nuclear operations, consulting, engineering, and construction. We are looking to add a Construction Cost Analyst to our growing team at the Spent Fuel Handling Project located approximately 55 miles outside of Idaho Falls. This position will support Amentum corporate financial systems and multiple EPCM construction projects.
The Construction Cost Analyst will be responsible for:
Analyzing financial data and assisting project management to validate and optimize project costs
Assist with invoice review/approval, project baseline development/review, and performance tracking/reporting
This role requires a deep understanding of construction processes and financial management. Reports to Project Controls Manager through the Project Controls Cost Analyst Manager
Evaluate the cost structure and time phasing of construction projects, including materials, labor, and overhead expenses
Prepare/review accurate budgets and forecasts, considering future financial needs and trends. Compare budgeted costs, earned value of completed work, and actual costs. Collaborate with technical managers and subcontractors to explain work accomplished and variances from original plan
Provide recommendations to address any differences. Create detailed cost reports to provide management with insights into operational efficiency and cost trends
Work closely with finance, operations, and procurement teams to ensure costs align with contract requirements and business goals
Recommend changes to operational processes to reduce costs without compromising quality or efficiency
Use knowledge of general application of construction and cost pricing principles, theories, concepts, and industry practices and standards to perform moderately complex assignments under general supervision
To produce/review accurate estimates to complete on the SFHP project:
Coordinate with project management and support staff to develop and maintain current total project forecasts
Assist management to track and report project scope, schedule, and cost changes
Assist project management to quantify future project risk and develop quantitative forecasts
Assist project management to track reporting requirements externally from construction subcontractors and internally to project management
Preparing daily, weekly, and monthly reports and other ad hoc reporting as requested by the Project Controls Manager
Prepare and maintain historical actual and forecast cost data
Qualifications - External
Qualifications
Advanced Microsoft Excel, Pivot Tables, Power BI expertise a plus
4 or more years of experience, education can substitute for some experience
Bachelor's degree in Math, Business, Accounting or other related field highly preferred
Ability to plan, organize, document, perform, review and present multiple sub-projects with minimum supervision
Solid understanding of business operations within the construction sector.
Communication skills including the ability to interact with all levels of the project team
Knowledge of specifications, sketches, blueprints, bills of material, and subcontractor quotations
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with project accounting and cost estimating is a plus
Experience with EVMS principles and application
Person already residing a commutable distance from the Idaho Falls area highly preferred
Experience large scale heavy industrial projects highly preferred
Essential Functions:
Intermittent sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, and lifting. Lifting requirements limited to 20 lbs. in the form of supplies, drawings, etc. Longest distance carried of 50 feet. Hand manipulation is required for simple grasping, pushing and pulling, and fine manipulation. Right and/or left hands utilized. Occasional need to reach and/or work above the shoulder, for supplies, as well as below the shoulder for same. No foot controls necessary. Must be alert to equipment in the field, there will be occasional travel, will work near construction job site equipment when in the field, occasional need to work near hazardous equipment and machinery, occasional need to walk on uneven ground, exposure to dust, gas or fumes, exposure to noise, extremes in temperature or humidity, and potential work at heights.
OTHER ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
U.S. Citizenship required. Valid driver's license is required. Must be able to work in a team atmosphere. Must put forward professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation. Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard on the employee or others. Must take and pass a pre-employment drug, background check and site security badge screening
At Amentum we help prepare people for new opportunities and challenges. With positions at every level, openings in multiple disciplines, expertise in a range of markets and offices around the globe, we create an environment where you can learn, grow, and thrive. From our competitive benefits program to our Health and Safety initiative of Beyond Zero workplace injuries, we believe that you'll find a flourishing career here at Amentum.
Compensation Details:
$130,000 - $140,000
The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.
Benefits Overview:
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
Educational reimbursement
Parental leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Tax-saving options
Disability and life insurance
Pet insurance
Note: Benefits may vary based on employment @type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.
Original Posting:
03/16/2026 - Until Filled
Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.
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