Cost Specialist

Turner Industries•Plaquemine, LA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Turner Industries is a fully diversified industrial contractor that provides responsive, innovative solutions to increase plant production, reduce costs, and prevent shutdowns. Headquartered in Baton Rouge, LA, Turner Industries has over 20,000 employees with offices and job sites across the United States. The company is a leader in the petrochemical, refining, energy, pulp and paper industries. Turner Industries Group, LLC has an opening for a Maintenance Cost Specialist to join their Project Controls Team in Baton Rouge, LA. This position will be placed at a jobsite in Baton Rouge or the surrounding area. The role supports the maintenance, capital project, and/or turnaround teams by performing quantitative analysis of cost and schedule to provide management with data for sound business decisions. The Cost Specialist ensures the project's budget objectives are achieved and may be asked to work on 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 OR 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.
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.
Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
Strong commitment to safety and environmental excellence.
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.
Job site specific requirements: SAP, Excel.

Nice To Haves

Preferred working knowledge of various Client systems (i.e., SAP, E-Payables, TRACK, etc.).
Creative thinking skills are required for identifying issues before a potential problem is created.
Willingness to professionally represent the company while meeting with Client and Management.
Working independently as well as in a team-oriented environment within the organization.

Responsibilities

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 the project management team about the impact and cost diversity or variances of the project.
Perform analytical tasks related to the workflow process and identify how the process will impact expected results.
Support the maintenance, capital project, and/or turnaround team with a focus on quantitative analysis of cost and schedule.
Ensure the project's budget objectives are achieved.