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Cost Specialist
Houston, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$54/hr - $60/hrTEKsystems is a leading provider of business and technology services. They are seeking a Cost Specialist II to manage project costs, develop forecasts, and ensure compliance with budget allocations, while working closely with project teams to provide financial insights.
Computer Software
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
Experience with SAP - must be able to articulate how they used SAP in their daily workflow
Strong cost management background
Owners 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
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
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
Ability to clearly explain how tools like SAP and EcoSys were used in daily work
Concrete examples of forecasts built, variances analyzed, or risks flagged
Consistency between resume claims and verbal explanations
Comfort owning cost numbers end-to-end
Accountability for forecast accuracy and data quality
Willingness to raise issues early-even when uncomfortable
Ability to identify meaningful cost drivers vs. minor fluctuations
Sound judgment when evaluating change orders and trends
Understanding of how cost performance impacts project ROI and capital decisions
Respect for established processes, approvals, and controls
Comfort working within governance frameworks
Attention to compliance, auditability, and documentation
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
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
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