Cost Control, Project Controls

What To Expect
As a Cost Engineer, you will play a critical role in optimizing and controlling the total cost

management program on mega Projects. You will be responsible for monitoring and managing the Total Cost Management program, including cost management strategies, analyzing financial and cost engineering data, change management and working collaboratively with various departments to drive accurate, consistent reporting and analysis targeting cost reduction and efficiency initiatives. Your expertise will contribute to the overall profitability and competitiveness of our Project and organization.

Project Controls Team has multiple locations possible: Austin, TX; Sparks, NV; San Francisco, CA; Brookshire, TX; Robstown, TX

Project Controls Team has multiple locations possible: Austin, TX; Sparks, NV; San Francisco, CA; Brookshire, TX; Robstown, TX

Project Controls Team has multiple locations possible: Austin, TX; Sparks, NV; San Francisco, CA; Brookshire, TX; Robstown, TX

What You'll Do

Execute and maintain a comprehensive cost management program including cost tracking, forecasting, and cost reduction plans. Conduct cost analysis and cost trending to identify variations between budgeted and actual costs. Analyze historical project data to develop cost trends and benchmarks for current and future projects

Support the Project Change Management program in a multi-interface fast tracked mega project. This includes internal and external change management (cost & schedule). Support the evaluation and quantify the impact of project changes, including scope changes, variations, and contract amendments. Assess the cost implications of change orders and negotiate with contractors or suppliers when necessary

Provide regular forecasts of project costs to ensure alignment with financial goals. Develop and Maintain cost forecasts for ongoing projects. Utilize cost data and trends to predict potential cost overruns or savings and provide recommendations for mitigation. Collaborate with project managers to ensure that cost controls are in place and budgets are adhered to

Monitor actual costs against budgets and analyze variances, providing recommendations for corrective actions as needed. Track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to cost management and provide regular reports to senior management. Track a cost management reporting plan (include weekly and monthly reporting/ presentations). Communicate cost trends and potential issues to project teams and senior management

Ensure compliance with financial regulations and industry standards in cost reporting and management

Stay up-to-date with industry best practices and emerging cost management technologies to drive ongoing process improvement. Implement cost control best practices and seek opportunities for process improvements

What You'll Bring

Bachelor's Degree in Business or equivalent experience

Experience (typically 5 years) in cost management, budgeting, and forecast analysis, ideally in the complex industrial process industry

Strong knowledge cost management processes and cost structures on a large scale EPC project

Proficiency in financial modeling and cost analysis tools

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments, in ambiguous environments

Analytical mindset with attention to detail. Agile in learning and utilizing new software

Use PowerBI dashboards to report to executive management

Benefits
Compensation and Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction

Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits

Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution

Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA

Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits

Company paid Basic Life, AD&D

Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)

Employee Assistance Program

Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays

Back-up childcare and parenting support resources

Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance

Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs

Tesla Babies program

Commuter benefits

Employee discounts and perks program

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