Cost Controls Specialist - North Slope, AK - Rotational

Job Description

Develop, implement, analyze and maintain comprehensive, integrated cost baselines predicated through analysis of project requirements by applying advanced cost controls techniques. Track, analyze, and control the costs associated with company projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the project budget; forecast project costs.
• Regularly monitor actual project expenditures against the budget and forecast future costs. Prepare detailed cost reports and financial summaries to present to project managers and senior management.
• Evaluate the financial impact of changes in project scope, including additional work or alterations, and incorporate these into the project budget.
• Identify potential financial risks associated with project delays, cost overruns, and other issues. Develop and implement strategies to mitigate these risks.
• Work closely with project managers, engineers, architects, and other stakeholders to ensure cost objectives are met. Provide cost-related input and advice during project planning and execution phases.
• Analyze variances between actual and budgeted or forecasted costs and recommend corrective actions.
• Continually assess and improve cost control methods, tools, and processes to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of cost management.
• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent or ten (10) years Project Controls experience will be considered.
• Minimum five (5) years directly related Cost Controls experience in the construction and/or Oil & Gas industry required.
• Experience working with Primavera P6.
• Advanced skillset with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Driver’s License and an acceptable driving record for the past three (3) years to be eligible under company vehicle insurance policy preferred.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts; outdoor weather conditions; extreme cold and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions; work in high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock; risk of radiation and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must frequently carry up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. Steel toed boots required on the job.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Project Management - Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget.

Cost Consciousness - Conserves organizational resources.

Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.

Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.

Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.