Senior Cost Analyst

Position: Project Controls Cost Analyst

Location: Sweeny TX

Timing/Duration: Targeting starting this position sometime in January 2026, earlier the better!

Schedule: 9/80 hybrid

Responsibilities:

• Develop project cost forecasts for portfolio of projects based on project schedule and project progress data.
• Support in developing and maintaining the project status reports and performance metrics.
• Coordinate and work with the project engineers, construction managers, and project managers to resolve project cost related issues on their project.
• Participate and assist in the project change management and trend process.
• Interfaces with Accounting, and other Departments to ensure timely processing of project cost in SAP.
• Support Project Controls Cost Manager with implementation of best practice project controls processes and procedure.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3-5 of proven experience as a Project Controls Cost Analyst handling portfolio of projects.
• Demonstrated ability to understand a demanding, technical, and complicated project execution program; and the ability to communicate issues to a technical and management level audience.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, written, and communication skills.
• Proficient in project budgeting and forecasting processes and procedures.
• Fast learner, self-motivated, and problem-solving team player with strong work ethic.
• Demonstrate ability to work in a fast-paced environment while following process and procedures.
• Proficient in SAP Project System module.
• Must demonstrate Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.
• Proficient in earned value management system (EVMS), including cost performance index (CPI), schedule performance index (SPI) cost variance (CV), and schedule variance (SV) analysis calculations.

Preferred:

• 5-10 years direct experience in engineering, procurement, and construction leading the cost control function for a small project group.
• Education - (associate or bachelor's degree) preferably in Construction management, Engineering, Business, or related field.
• Experience with a cost system (i.e., EcoSys) is a plus.
• Owner/Operator experience is a plus.
• Have industry related certifications (AACE, PMI, etc.).