Senior Cost Engineer

Requisition ID: 283627

• Relocation Authorized: National - Family
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
• Work Location: Port Arthur, TX

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Project Overview:

Port Arthur LNG, LLC (PALNG) is developing a Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) production and export facility on a site located on the western shoreline of the Port Arthur Canal in Jefferson County, Texas. The Infrastructure Global Business Unit (GBU) is executing site civil and marine scopes of work associated with our scopes of work on the Energy LNG projects. The successful candidate will serve as the Infrastructure senior cost engineer based in Port Arthur, TX.

Job Summary:

In this role, you will be responsible to perform cost estimating, budgeting, analysis, control and reporting activities. You will identify cost trends for management attention, support project organizational and administrative activities, and help ensure work is completed as scheduled and on budget. #LI-ML1

Major Responsibilities:

• Performs generally non-routine cost estimating, analysis, and control activities
• Coordinates the implementation of cost monitoring and control standards, techniques, systems, and reports
• Coordinates the development and accuracy of cost reports
• Verifies consistency with previous reports to ensure compatibility and consistency
• Prepares specific budgets in accordance with prescribed standards and procedures
• Investigates the requirements for estimating and/or cost control data
• Collects and classifies cost data
• Performs budget allocation and reporting/cost control regime for specific construction discipline or group of disciplines
• Identifies cost trends for management attention
• Prepares cost studies using historical data, statistical analysis, and cost and quantity comparisons
• Assists in preparation of the Project Financial Status Report (PFSR)

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, business or related field required
• Minimum of 8-10 years of relevant experience

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Demonstrated understanding of cost engineering functions, including cost estimating, project setup, control, analysis, forecasting, and trend program coordination
• Intermediate level of knowledge of engineering, procurement, contracts, and construction (EPC) customarily acquired over time through specialized training or practical experience
• Demonstrated experience in Ecosys, Hyperion, and Microsoft Office software applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including ability to present complex cost analysis to management
• Demonstrated skill in identifying, analyzing, problem solving, and enabling decision-making
• Demonstrated good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for achieving solutions

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