Cost Analyst

PTS Advance • Sweeny, TX

12d • Hybrid

About The Position

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.). #INDG

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.).

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree