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Commonwealth LNG · 17 hours ago

Lead Analyst, Project Cost

positionHouston, TX
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityLead/Staff
date10+ years exp

Caturus, LLC is an integrated natural gas and LNG company focused on responsible sourcing of low-emission fuel. They are seeking a Lead Analyst, Project Cost to lead comprehensive cost management throughout the full EPC lifecycle for large-scale LNG developments.

EnergyOil and Gas
Hiring Manager
Cheyenne Pope
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Responsibilities

Lead project-wide cost budgeting, forecasting, and control activities across all execution phases, integrating cost inputs from cross-functional teams and multiple project locations
Establish and maintain cost baselines, control budgets, and cost breakdown structures in alignment with EPC contract requirements
Monitor contractors and owner’s actual costs and forecast versus budget, identify variances and trends, and recommend mitigation actions
Review of EPC contractor cost reports, invoices, tax application, change orders and claims
Coordinate with tax consultants to ensure contractor adherence to applicable tax regulations
Apply working knowledge of both Lump Sum and Reimbursable EPC contracts
Support commercial negotiations by providing cost analysis, benchmarking, and risk-based recommendations
Work closely with Contracts and QS on cost and commercial matters
Prepare detailed cost reports, accruals, cash flow forecasts, and management summaries
Deliver weekly, monthly, and ad-hoc project reports
Interface effectively with engineering, procurement, fabrication, construction, scheduling, and finance teams to ensure integrated project controls
Identify cost risks and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle
Support contingency management, trend analysis, and change management processes
Participate in project risk reviews and provide cost impact assessments for technical and execution decisions

Qualification

Cost managementEPC lifecycle experienceLump Sum contractsReimbursable contractsCost control toolsAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsLeadership skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or a related technical discipline
Minimum 10-15 years' experience of cost management in large-scale oil & gas EPC projects
Proven experience with full EPC lifecycle cost control
Hands-on experience with both Lump Sum and Reimbursable contract structures
Proficiency with cost control tools (e.g., Ecosys), excel, and other cost systems
Strong analytical skills with attention to detail
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, mega-project environment
Excellent communication skills with diverse stakeholders
Ability to lead, mentor, and guide junior cost or project controls staff

Preferred

Engineering background strongly preferred
LNG project and prior experience on the Owner's side is preferred
Construction field experience or site exposure is a significant plus

Company

Commonwealth LNG

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Commonwealth LNG is an 8.4 mtpa export project.
dateFounded in 2014
location
Houston, Texas, USA
people-size11-50 employees
web-link
https://commonwealthlng.com/

Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage
Total Funding
unknown
Key Investors
Kimmeridge
2024-06-25Acquired
2023-08-14Private Equity

Leadership Team

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Daniel McGinnis
Executive Vice President, Commercial
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