Cost Specialist - Baton Rouge, LA

Turner Industries•Plaquemine, LA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Turner Industries is seeking a Maintenance Cost Specialist to join their Project Controls Team in Baton Rouge, LA. This role will support maintenance, capital project, and/or turnaround teams by performing quantitative analysis of cost and schedule to provide management with data for decision-making and ensuring project budget objectives are met. The candidate may be assigned to Maintenance, Turnarounds, Small Capital Projects, or a combination of these.

Requirements

Two (2) years of cost control and analyst experience in any combination of industrial maintenance, capital projects, and/or outages and turnarounds
Four (4) years of jobsite cost specialist experience or BS degree in Business Administration, Construction Management, Accounting, or related curriculum
Strong background in both cost control and cost analyst
Working knowledge of basic to moderately complex cost accounting and cost engineering
Excellent Mathematical skills with attention to accuracy and details
Creative thinking skills for identifying issues before a potential problem is created
Perform analytical tasks related to the workflow process and identify how the process will impact expected results
Mandatory working knowledge of multiple JD Edwards Enterprise1 system modules (i.e., Timekeeping, Job Cost, Accounts Payable, Billing, Accounts Receivable)
Mandatory understanding of basic Cost Accounting terminology, methodology, and forecasting techniques
Demonstrate excellent organizational, leadership, motivational and communication skills while maintaining a professional appearance
Willingness to professionally represent the company while meeting with Client and Management
Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
Strong commitment to safety and environmental excellence
Working independently as well as in a team-oriented environment within the organization
Ability to read and write proficiently in the English Language
Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions
Must possess excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
Demonstrate the ability to work efficiently and productively in a team / co-worker environment including change management
Ability to cope with Pressure & Setbacks - Work productively in a pressurized environment; Keeps emotions under controls during difficult situations
Successfully complete post-employment-offer drug and alcohol screen and physical evaluation
Formally accept Company Drug, Alcohol and Contraband Policy
Formally accept Company EEO and Workplace Harassment, Discrimination Policies
Successfully complete Cost Specialist / Engineer Skills Assessment test
Must have or meet the requirements to receive a TWIC card
SAP, Excel (Job site specific requirements)

Nice To Haves

Preferred working knowledge of various Client systems (i.e., SAP, E-Payables, TRACK, etc.)

Responsibilities

Support maintenance, capital project, and/or turnaround teams with a focus on quantitative analysis of cost and schedule.
Provide management with data necessary to make sound business decisions.
Ensure the project's budget objectives are achieved.
Effectively manage and control cost, general accounting, cost accounting, conduct audits and create and submit cost reports.
Work closely with the project management team, understand, and inform them about the impact and cost diversity or variances of the project.