7-Eleven · 2 weeks ago
Cost Controls Specialist
Irving, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years exp7-Eleven is a well-known convenience store chain, and they are seeking a Cost Controls Specialist to oversee and coordinate capital project cost estimating processes. The role involves reviewing cost estimates, analyzing project documentation, and collaborating with partners to ensure compliance and efficiency in project cost management.
Food and BeverageRetail
Responsibilities
Reviews, evaluates and/or validates cost estimates prepared either internally or by external contractors
Analyzes blueprints, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time, material, equipment, and labor estimates involved in assigned capital and expense projects
Identifies process changes to improve efficiency, effectiveness and customer satisfaction. Makes recommendations accordingly
Provides preliminary estimates for planning purposes and detailed itemized estimates based on final plans and specifications
Reviews data to determine material and labor requirements. Collaborates with internal partners to make estimate adjustments as needed
Identifies and applies high level elements of cost and risk analysis to Project Managers in the delivery of a complete and accurate estimate of a project
Develops and leads the application of general estimating concepts, processes and practices, risk evaluations and contingency determination. Makes recommendations accordingly
Collaborates with internal and external partners in the development and publishing of estimating processes, deliverables, and tools
Leads and participates in Company cross organizational work groups to develop, maintain and improve quality of estimating and scheduling processes and tools
Analyzes project schedules, progress measurements, cost estimates and variances, risk management, procurement and contract management to improve the quality of project estimates and schedules
Ensures policies and procedures are interpreted and applied consistently and effectively; ensures compliance with all current and applicable Federal and State laws and organizational policies, procedures, rules and regulations
Completes other duties, including special projects, as assigned by Management
Qualification
Required
Associates/2 Yr Degree
5+ years of relevant work experience
Extensive knowledge of estimating and scheduling tools
Demonstrated expertise with Word, Excel, and other MS Office suite applications
Excellent communication skills and the ability to research and resolve issues
Ability to read drawings
Strong organization and collaborative skills
Ability to work both independent of immediate supervision and in a team environment
Good understanding of intra-department functions and operations
Preferred
MS Access experience preferred
Company
7-Eleven
7-Eleven is a convenience retailer store with retails of food and beverage. It is a sub-organization of Seven & I Holding.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3M2023-07-17Undisclosed· $3M
1998-02-04IPO
Leadership Team
Douglas Rosencrans
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
Stanley Reynolds
President
Recent News
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