Cost/Schedule Analyst

WHO IS KKCS

Kal Krishnan Consulting Services, Inc. (KKCS), a California Corporation, is a full-service construction management and program management organization. The firm has grown steadily in size and capability since its founding in 1987, and today employs more than 85 professionals in our regional offices. KKCS has attracted to its staff a full complement of highly experienced, talented, and dedicated professionals who bring a collaborative, integrated team approach to our clients' projects.

KKCS experience includes work on rail, airports, ports, freeways, schools, universities, facilities, water, wastewater, bridges, and roadways. Our client list includes federal agencies, state agencies, regional agencies, and private clients. KKCS has broad experience and expertise in engineering design, project management and project controls services.

The KKCS culture is rooted in the ideals of integrity, safety, diversity, and ethical business practices, which is a commitment shared by all KKCS employees throughout our offices and project sites around the country. We have a positive impact on the communities we serve by not only improving infrastructure, but also providing service at a relatively low cost to the taxpayer. This allows for more money to be available to the agencies we serve, that inevitably will be reinvested in the community. At KKCS, we value the individual employee and the importance of their contributions toward quality improvement.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• $119,800.00 To 124,800.00 Annually
• Company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees
• 401k retirement plan with company matching contribution
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Company-paid life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) benefits
• Company-paid long-term (LTD) insurance
• Annual tuition assistance allowance for employees
• Employee Assistance Program

POSITION DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

KKCS has an exciting full-time opportunity in Los Angeles, CA, for an experienced cost engineer as a Cost/Schedule Analyst. The Cost/Schedule Analyst supports cost and scheduling activities on capital projects and develops, monitors, and analyzes cost, budget, and schedule functions for capital projects varying in complexity.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supports preparation of cost reduction, value engineering, risk assessment recommendations for project cost effectiveness.
• Assists in determining the scheduling sequence for design, bidding, awarding construction and professional services contracts to achieve schedule project completion.
• Supports the analysis, development of alternatives, expected outcomes to avoid potential project schedule delays.
• Assists in preparation of detailed project schedules to establish optimal contract interfaces and determines activity relationships to accurately plan project completion.
• Employs quantitative engineering models to implement performance measurement reporting, forecasting of project budget, finance, and schedule.
• Coordinates preparation of "what if" plans (sensitivity analysis) to mitigate cost overruns, schedule delays. Investigates opportunities to enhance schedule without affecting cost.
• Assists Project Management in cost reduction, value engineering, risk assessment recommendations for project cost/schedule effectiveness.
• Assists in determining scheduling sequence for all phases of engineering, construction, testing, startup to achieve schedule project completion.
• Analyzes, provides alternatives, expected outcomes to avoid potential project schedule delays, potential claims.
• Prepares, maintains detailed project schedules to establish optimal contract interfaces; determines activity relationships to accurately plan project completion.
• Prepares, reviews special studies, cost/schedule forecast, time impact analyses.
• Reviews, provides recommendations.

When duties and responsibilities change and develop, the job description will be reviewed and subject to changes of business necessity.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

Required Experience & Education

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management or business
• Three to five (3 to 5) years of project experience
• Strong technical skills with knowledge of spreadsheets, graphics, database management, word processing software

Preferred Qualifications

• Commitment to achieving AACE International Certification is desirable.

KKCS is an equal opportunity employer encouraging individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.