Lead Analyst, Cost
Venture Global LNG•Houston, TX
•Hybrid
About The Position
Venture Global LNG is seeking a Lead Cost Analyst to be based in Houston, TX. This role provides oversight to project logistics activities, ensuring safe, cost-effective, timely, and contractually compliant project results. The position requires effective communication with Project and Executive Management for timely decision-making and stakeholder input. The Lead Cost Analyst will report to the Manager of Project Controls.
Requirements
- 8+ years of relevant experience in major Oil & Gas Engineering and Construction projects
- Comprehensive understanding of transportation, inventory management, freight cost structures, and supply chain logistics.
- Ability to perform multiple tasks and work within project deadlines, and adjust as priority changes occur
- Exhibit excellent written and oral communication skills
- Have advanced computer experience and knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to efficiently summarize and prioritize information
- Ability to work nights and weekends as required
Nice To Haves
- Experience with LNG Liquefaction or Combined Cycle Power Generation projects preferred
- experience with EcoSys and Power BI preferred
Responsibilities
- Lead a Safe work culture
- Maintain and provide oversight of project budgets, conducting detailed variance analysis to track actual costs against forecasts
- Utilize predictive analytics to anticipate budget risks, logistics bottlenecks, and supplier price fluctuations
- Routinely engage with project management to review cost forecasts, change orders, value of work done (VOWD), and trends
- Oversee effective project reporting, monitoring and evaluation including regular project progress and performance reporting
- Support the mitigation of project challenges through creative and innovating problem solving
- Contribute to effective and efficient project controls oversight of projects
- Report on project status, performance, constraints and issues to Senior and Executive Management
- Auditing of freight invoices to ensure compliance with contracts
- Maintain a thorough understanding of industry standards, including import/export regulations and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance
- Other responsibilities as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
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