Associate Cost Controls Specialist

Under Direct Supervision

• Provide essential administrative and support functions to the cost controls team within the EPCI (Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Installation) industry
• Assist in the implementation and execution of administrative processes and procedures to facilitate efficient cost controls operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost tracking
• Collaborate with project teams and stakeholders to gather and organize project cost data, ensuring accuracy and completeness in data entry and documentation
• Support the preparation  of detailed weekly and monthly cost and progress reports to Management and to the client These reports must accurately reflect all aspects of performance including Cost and Schedule
• Conduct basic cost analyses, such as cost trending and variance analysis, to identify discrepancies and assist in cost-saving initiatives
• Have knowledge of contractual obligations such as contract type, change management, invoicing processes, reporting, and interfaces
• Assist in the implementation and maintenance of the cost control system, ensuring accurate and up-to-date data for cost reporting and analysis
• Support the cost controls team in routine administrative tasks, contributing to process improvement initiatives and fostering a collaborative work environment
• Assist in forecast development, such as updating staffing and equipment plans, procurement reports, subcontract reports, and performance analysis
• Assist with change order preparation and processing
• Analyze committed cost and activity to date, actual vs. budget, performance, and productivity  
• Assist in the development and maintenance of the project's cash flow