Primary Talent Partners · 15 hours ago
Cost Specialist II
Houston, TX
Contract
Onsite
Mid Level
$52/hr - $62/hrPrimary Talent Partners has a new contract opening for a Cost Specialist II with our oil and gas client. The role involves developing and maintaining project cost reports, monitoring expenditures, and supporting project budgeting while collaborating with various teams to provide financial insights.
EmploymentRecruitingStaffing Agency
No H1B
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain project cost reports, forecasts, and variance analyses
Monitor project expenditures against budgets and provide early warning of potential cost overruns
Support preparation of cost estimates and budgets for new projects and change orders
Work closely with Project Managers, Planners, and Finance teams to provide cost data and financial insights
Prepare and present regular cost performance reports to management and stakeholders
Review and validate invoices, purchase orders, and contracts for compliance with cost coding and budget allocations
Maintain cost control systems and ensure data integrity in cost management software
Assist in cash flow forecasting and financial planning
Identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree
Good understanding of the project process and interactions required to execute projects
Experience with major EPC or oil & gas operators
Proficiency in cost control and reporting software EcoSys, SAP, and PowerBI
Professional certifications (e.g., AACE CCP, PMP, or similar)
Familiarity with project planning and scheduling processes
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Experience with SAP - must be able to articulate how they used SAP in their daily workflow
Strong cost management background
Owner's experience - end-to-end management of cost object controlling, product cost planning, and in-depth integration with logistics modules to drive profitability analysis
Capital Projects experience
Oil & Gas experience
Preferred
Experience with EcoSys strongly preferred - must be able to walk through their usage of the system. If the candidate has used another system for forecasting, they can be trained on EcoSys
Benefits
No PTO
No Benefits
ACA-compliant supplemental package available for enrollment
Company
Primary Talent Partners
Primary Talent Partners is a staffing agency that provides recruiting and employment services for IT, engineering, and corporate sectors.
Founded in 2018
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Darcy Todd, CCWP
SVP, Strategic Partnerships
Beth Hackett
Vice President Strategic Partnerships
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