Project Controls Specialist I (Cost)

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Job Description

The Cost Specialist I (AKA Project Controls Specialist I) performs functions related to cost and assists in the preparation of Project Controls activities for a project or assignment.

Responsibilities:

Prepare the Work Breakdown and Project Coding Structures for control and integrity of work to be performed as defined by the contract

Accumulate and compile accurate cost management data to prepare the project budget and update the progress of the project

Develop cost control/scheduling procedures, execution plan, and business plan for a project

Participate in weekly project cost reviews/schedule meetings

Develop and implement a basic management system for engineering and construction

Verify vendors applications for payments.

Develop cashflow analysis

Apply appropriate cost methodologies (unit rates, parametric, historical benchmarking)

Develop and maintain Management, Project and Control level schedules

Perform trend analysis and early warning reporting

Participate in the change management process

Participate in internal and external audits

Other duties as assigned

Basic Job Requirements

Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in applicable field of study and four (4) years of work-related experience or a combination of education and directly related experience equal to eight (8) years if non-degreed; some locations may have additional or different qualifications in order to comply with local requirements

Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors

Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job

Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines

Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner

Other Job Requirements

Experience with Power BI for dashboard reporting

Experience accumulating and compiling accurate cost management data to prepare the project budget and update the progress of the project

Familiarity with chart of accounts coding

Experience in management reporting

Ability to participate in weekly project cost reviews meetings

Ability to develop and implement a basic change management system for engineering and construction

Experience identifying trends and deviations and recommending corrective courses of action

Willing to do business trips to project sites or accept field assignments.

Experience with MS Office Suite and intermediate to advanced Excel skills

Preferred Qualifications

SAP/ERP system experience

Experience preparing the Work Breakdown and Project Coding Structures for control and integrity of work to be performed as defined by the contract

Assist to develop Estimate at Completion (EAC) and forecast-to-complete

Ability to analyze cost performance using earned value management (EVM) where applicable

Deltek Cobra is highly desired

Experience with Databases – ACCESS preferred

Benefits Statement: Fluor is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote employee health, wellness, and financial security. Our offerings include medical, dental and vision plans, EAP, disability coverage, life insurance, AD&D, voluntary benefit plans, 401(k) with a company match, paid time off (personal, bereavement, sick, holidays) for salaried employees, paid sick leave per state requirement for craft employees, parental leave, and training and development courses.

Market Rate Statement: The market rate for the role is typically at the mid-point of the salary range; however, variations in final salary are determined by additional factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, relevant years of experience, geographic location, internal pay equity, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.

Notice to Candidates: Background checks are carried out as part of any conditional offer made, including (but not limited to & role dependent) education, professional registration, employment, references, passport verifications and Global Watchlist screening.

To be Considered Candidates: Must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located.

Salary Range: $74,000.00 - $138,000.00