Principal Cost Analyst

Worley • Houston, TX

16h

About The Position

You will be responsible for leading cost analysis activities across one or more major, complex projects while ensuring cost reporting is accurate, consistent, and aligned with project objectives. You will serve as a trusted advisor to project teams and clients, providing expert guidance on cost control strategies, forecasting, reporting, and performance analysis to support successful project delivery.

Requirements

• University degree in finance, engineering, business, construction management, project controls, or another related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Typically 10+ years of relevant experience in project cost control, cost analysis, or project controls within engineering, energy, chemicals, resources, or related industries.
• EcoSys experience is required and highly valued.
• Demonstrated experience supporting large, complex capital projects in a cost management capacity.
• Strong understanding of project controls principles, including budgeting, forecasting, earned value, trend analysis, and reporting.
• Advanced analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex project data and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to apply technical expertise to support project and organizational objectives.
• Experience building relationships and effectively communicating with project teams, leadership, and clients across multiple levels of an organization.
• Proven ability to work independently, prioritize competing demands, and influence outcomes in complex project environments.
• Advanced knowledge of cost management systems, project controls tools, and reporting platforms.
• Demonstrated capability to mentor others, provide technical guidance, and contribute to team capability development.
• Strong attention to detail combined with a pragmatic approach to problem-solving and decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all cost analysis and cost control activities for large, complex projects or programs.
• Prepare, review, and validate project cost reports, ensuring accuracy, quality, and timely delivery.
• Develop and maintain project cost control systems, procedures, and reporting structures that support project execution and governance requirements.
• Partner closely with project management teams, project controls personnel, and clients on all matters related to cost performance and reporting.
• Monitor project expenditures, commitments, trends, and forecasts to identify risks and opportunities and recommend corrective actions where required.
• Perform detailed analysis of project performance metrics and provide insights to support decision-making and business objectives.
• Conduct periodic site visits to validate field cost reporting, confirm data integrity, and strengthen alignment between project execution and reporting functions.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to cost analysis personnel and project teams.
• Support the development and improvement of cost systems, tools, processes, and methodologies to enhance efficiency and reporting capability.
• Contribute expertise across multiple projects and initiatives where broad business understanding and advanced technical knowledge are required.
• Collaborate across disciplines and functions to ensure alignment between project controls, planning, procurement, and execution teams.
• Review assigned work for technical accuracy, completeness, and adherence to established standards and practices.

Benefits

• We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact.
• focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation.
• We're building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace.
• Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard.
• We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology.
• Whatever your ambition, there's a path for you here.
• And there's no barrier to your potential career success.
• Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal