Job Details

Cost Specialist II

Position Type: Contract (1 year +)

Position Location: Houston, TX

Position Salary: $60/HR - $65/HR (Depending on Experience)

Responsibilities:

• Monitor project expenditures against budgets and provide early warning of potential cost overruns
• Support preparation of cost estimates and budgets for new projects and change orders
• Work closely with Project Managers, Planners, and Finance teams to provide cost data and financial insights
• Prepare and present regular cost performance reports to management and stakeholders
• Review and validate invoices, purchase orders, and contracts for compliance with cost coding and budget allocations
• Maintain cost control systems and ensure data integrity in cost management software
• Assist in cash flow forecasting and financial planning
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements

Requirements:

• Good understanding of the project process and interactions required to execute projects
• Experience with major EPC or oil & gas operators and Capital Projects experience
• Owner's experience - end-to-end management of cost object controlling, product cost planning, and in-depth integration with logistics modules to drive profitability analysis.
• Experience with SAP, ability to articulate SAP in daily workflow
• Strong cost management background is required
• Proficiency in cost control and reporting software EcoSys, and PowerBI
• Professional certifications (e.g., AACE CCP, PMP, or similar)
• Familiarity with project planning and scheduling processes
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Develop and maintain project cost reports, forecasts, and variance analyses