Project Analyst

NV5 (NASDAQ: NVEE) provides engineering and consulting services to public and private sectors, delivering solutions through five business verticals: Construction Quality Assurance, Infrastructure, Energy, Program Management, and Environmental. With offices nationwide and abroad, NV5 helps clients plan, design, build, test, certify, and operate projects that improve the communities where we live and work.

As engineers, architects, construction and program managers, environmental professionals, and others, we play a significant role in shaping our communities through the services we provide. We are seeking passionate and driven individuals to join our team, focused on Delivering Solutions and Improving Lives.

NV5 has an immediate need for a Project Analyst in Vancouver, WA, or the Wilsonville, OR office.  

• Set up and maintain projects in Deltek VantagePoint, including reviewing new contracts and advising the Project Manager (PM) on the most efficient way to set up projects to meet client billing requirements and contractual obligations. 
• Consult/advise PM on contract options, obtain reviews, get contract issued, advise Business Unit Managers of projects with pending contracts and/or other contract issues.
• Collaborate with internal auditors to ensure adherence to accounting guidelines.
• Maintain projects as Change Orders are added. Close each phase when work is completed and billed. Close the entire job period after transactions are completed.
• Process draft invoices for review and approval by PM in a timely manner.  Review and maintain billing terms, ensure client’s requirements are met (back-up, status reports, or lien waiver attached).
• Track Sub Consultants. Provide the Contract Department with sub-proposals to get sub-consultant contracts. Receive sub-invoices and verify the amount billed against the budget.  Present invoices to PM for approval. Input into Vantagepoint and send paperwork to the Corporate Accounting office for posting.
• Analyze the subconsultant budget vs. actual spent on projects.  Reconcile contract/approved/pending Change Orders vs. total billed to-date on projects.  
• Coordinate with clients and sub-consultants.  Determine appropriate client and sub-consultant contacts, answer questions, obtain information when necessary, communicate information to PM, and act as liaison for billing questions.
• Provide and prepare detailed analysis of Project Budget, including spent to date, revenue earned to date, billed to date, budget remaining, WIP, and A/R.
• Perform project analysis, assist in project planning, and financial reporting of projects.
• Support/assist A/R & A/P personnel. Share information with A/R & A/P, resolve questions, ask for updated A/R information, and inform A/R of any arrangements to existing invoices (voids/reissues). 
• Monitor and report exceptions to firm-wide policies and procedures. 
• WIP corrections/adjustments/management.  Ensure correct billing rates due to changes, write-downs, zero bill rate corrections, and labor category corrections. Perform analysis of mark-ups.
• Participate in/assist with orientation for new PMs.
• Quarterly backlog reviews, database upkeep
• Monthly team meetings with Infrastructure West Finance Group, expected to learn quickly from our monthly training and/or policy improvements, and implement new initiatives and communications quickly.
• Coverage for other team members in INFW Finance Group and special assignments as needed requires flexibility in a team atmosphere.

• Qualified candidate should have a minimum of three years’ experience within an Architecture/Engineering firm or industry
• Experience with Deltek VantagePoint system is a plus
• Knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Office products
• Project Accounting, Job Cost Accounting, Project Controls, Project Administration, or similar experience.

The pay range for this position in Washington is $34.00 to $42.00 per hour. The base pay offered may be higher or lower, depending on the candidate's job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location. Restricted stock units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered.

All local employment laws apply. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via the NV5 careers site.

NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k), and professional development/advancement opportunities.

NV5 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NV5 complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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