McDermott
Associate Project Controls Specialist
McDermott, Sabine Pass, Texas, United States, 77655
Job Overview:
The Associate Cost Controls Specialist is responsible for utilizing existing Costing procedures to solve routine or standard problems. They receive instruction, guidance, and direction from others within the team, and they will leverage their conceptual knowledge of theories, practices, and procedures related to Costing and Project Controls.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
Provide essential administrative and support functions to the Cost Controls Team within the EPCI (Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Installation) industry
Assist in the implementation and execution of administrative processes and procedures to facilitate efficient cost controls operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost tracking
Collaborate with Project Teams and Stakeholders to gather and organize project cost data, ensuring accuracy and completeness in data entry and documentation
Support the preparation of detailed weekly and monthly cost and progress reports to Management and to the Client These reports must accurately reflect all aspects of performance including Cost and Schedule
Conduct basic cost analyses, such as cost trending and variance analysis, to identify discrepancies and assist in cost-saving initiatives
Have knowledge of contractual obligations such as contract type, change management, invoicing processes, reporting, and interfaces
Assist in the implementation and maintenance of the cost control system, ensuring accurate and up-to-date data for cost reporting and analysis
Support the Cost Controls Team in routine administrative tasks, contributing to process improvement initiatives and fostering a collaborative work environment
Assist in forecast development, such as updating staffing and equipment plans, procurement reports, subcontract reports, and performance analysis
Assist with change order preparation and processing
Analyze committed cost and activity to date, actual vs. budget, performance, and productivity
Assist in the development and maintenance of the project's cash flow
Essential Qualifications and Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, Constructions Management, or related fields or
Zero-four (0-4) years of experience in a similar role or combination of technical training or construction experience that can be transferred to this role.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team to ensure business goals .
High level of coordination skills to gather cost data from Project Leaders, Finance, and Accounts Department.
Demonstrated effectiveness in prioritizing multiple tasks, monitoring progress, and managing efforts to meet deadlines.
Demonstrated effectiveness in working with others in a multifunctional team
Good knowledge of MS Office
Problem-solving attitude
Attention to detail and accuracy in data entry, documentation, and report preparation
Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with Project Teams, Stakeholders, and other Administrative Functions
Proactive and eager to learn, with a willingness to take on new responsibilities and contribute to team goals
Familiarity with relevant industry regulations, standards, and basic contract management principles
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with professionalism and discretion
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Our ingenuity fuels daily life. Together, we’ve forged some of the most trusted partnerships across the energy value chain to make what was once just an idea a reality: laying subsea infrastructure thousands of feet below sea level, installing platforms hundreds of miles from shore, using our expertise to design and build offshore wind infrastructure, and reshaping the onshore landscape to deliver the energy products the world needs safely and sustainably.
For more than 100 years, we've been making the impossible possible. Today, we're driving the energy transition with more than 30,000 of the brightest minds across 54 countries.
McDermott is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The Associate Cost Controls Specialist is responsible for utilizing existing Costing procedures to solve routine or standard problems. They receive instruction, guidance, and direction from others within the team, and they will leverage their conceptual knowledge of theories, practices, and procedures related to Costing and Project Controls.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
Provide essential administrative and support functions to the Cost Controls Team within the EPCI (Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Installation) industry
Assist in the implementation and execution of administrative processes and procedures to facilitate efficient cost controls operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost tracking
Collaborate with Project Teams and Stakeholders to gather and organize project cost data, ensuring accuracy and completeness in data entry and documentation
Support the preparation of detailed weekly and monthly cost and progress reports to Management and to the Client These reports must accurately reflect all aspects of performance including Cost and Schedule
Conduct basic cost analyses, such as cost trending and variance analysis, to identify discrepancies and assist in cost-saving initiatives
Have knowledge of contractual obligations such as contract type, change management, invoicing processes, reporting, and interfaces
Assist in the implementation and maintenance of the cost control system, ensuring accurate and up-to-date data for cost reporting and analysis
Support the Cost Controls Team in routine administrative tasks, contributing to process improvement initiatives and fostering a collaborative work environment
Assist in forecast development, such as updating staffing and equipment plans, procurement reports, subcontract reports, and performance analysis
Assist with change order preparation and processing
Analyze committed cost and activity to date, actual vs. budget, performance, and productivity
Assist in the development and maintenance of the project's cash flow
Essential Qualifications and Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, Constructions Management, or related fields or
Zero-four (0-4) years of experience in a similar role or combination of technical training or construction experience that can be transferred to this role.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team to ensure business goals .
High level of coordination skills to gather cost data from Project Leaders, Finance, and Accounts Department.
Demonstrated effectiveness in prioritizing multiple tasks, monitoring progress, and managing efforts to meet deadlines.
Demonstrated effectiveness in working with others in a multifunctional team
Good knowledge of MS Office
Problem-solving attitude
Attention to detail and accuracy in data entry, documentation, and report preparation
Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with Project Teams, Stakeholders, and other Administrative Functions
Proactive and eager to learn, with a willingness to take on new responsibilities and contribute to team goals
Familiarity with relevant industry regulations, standards, and basic contract management principles
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with professionalism and discretion
#LI-DNI
#LI-EB2
Our ingenuity fuels daily life. Together, we’ve forged some of the most trusted partnerships across the energy value chain to make what was once just an idea a reality: laying subsea infrastructure thousands of feet below sea level, installing platforms hundreds of miles from shore, using our expertise to design and build offshore wind infrastructure, and reshaping the onshore landscape to deliver the energy products the world needs safely and sustainably.
For more than 100 years, we've been making the impossible possible. Today, we're driving the energy transition with more than 30,000 of the brightest minds across 54 countries.
McDermott is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.