Global Facilities Cost Control Engineer

Micron Technology; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. is seeking a Cost Controller / Project Cost Analyst in Singapore. You will oversee budgets, forecasts and cost control for semiconductor construction programs, collaborating with engineering, procurement and construction teams to identify savings and ensure financial discipline.

The role requires 3+ years in cost control within semiconductor construction or similar capital projects, with strong analytical skills and proficiency in MS Office and cost-control software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Strong cost estimating, budgeting and forecasting knowledge.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Excel, Word, PowerPoint and cost control software.

Responsibilities

• Review, validate and monitor budgets, funds, expenditures, forecasts across projects.
• Develop forecasts and cost control plans for construction projects.
• Track expenditures and explain variances; propose corrective actions.
• Conduct cost risk assessments and mitigation strategies.
• Review material contracts and subcontracts for alignment with budgets.
• Manage change orders and ensure CMOC compliance in cost control.
• Support change justification per Micron’s Change Management process.
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement and construction teams to cut costs.
• Analyze financial data to identify trends and cost-saving opportunities.
• Monitor costs including materials, labor and equipment; allocate costs via WBS.
• Maintain WBS dictionary and standardization; prepare cost reports.
• Utilize cost control software; perform internal audits for compliance.
• Integrate AI tools to improve efficiency while following policies.

Skills

Cost control

Budgeting

Forecasting

Analytical thinking

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Finance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Cost control software

Job description

Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all. Join an inclusive team passionate about one thing: using their expertise in the relentless pursuit of innovation for customers and partners. The solutions we build help make everything from virtual reality experiences to breakthroughs in neural networks possible. We do it all while committing to integrity, sustainability, and giving back to our communities. Because doing so can fuel the very innovation we are pursuing.

Micron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions that accelerate the transformation of information into intelligence, inspiring the world to learn, communicate and advance faster than ever.

Responsibilities

• Review, validate and monitor budgets, funds, expenditures, forecasts, and contingency drawdown for respective projects throughout the entire project lifecycle.
• Review cost estimates, develop and maintain forecasts, and cost control plans for new construction projects, existing site expansion project or any assigned projects.
• Track and analyze project expenditures, identifying variances from budgets and recommending corrective actions.
• Conduct cost risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies to minimize budget deviations.
• Support to review and analyze material contracts and contractor subcontracts, ensuring alignment with project specifications and budget parameters.
• Manage and track change orders associated with material contracts and subcontracts, ensuring proper cost control carried out and approval processes is in accordance to Micron’s Construction Management of Change (CMOC).
• Support in reviewing estimate and justification for change according to Micron’s Change Management process.
• Collaborate with project teams across engineering, procurement, and construction disciplines to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Analyze financial data to identify trends, discrepancies, and opportunities for cost savings, presenting findings to management and recommending actions.
• Monitor and verify project costs, including materials, labor, and equipment, ensuring accurate cost allocation based on Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and financial reporting.
• Carry out regular updates to WBS dictionary and ensure standardization is effectively used throughout the project.
• Prepare comprehensive cost reports and presentations for project stakeholders. Maintain a strong understanding of cost control principles and best practices within the semiconductor industry.
• Utilize cost control software and tools to manage project financials effectively.
• Implement and oversee cost auditing processes to ensure compliance with company policies and financial regulations, identifying and resolving discrepancies.
• Integrates AI-assisted tools and insights into daily work to improve efficiency, quality, or effectiveness, exercising sound judgment and complying with organizational standards and legal requirements.
• Contributes to a culture of continuous improvement by identifying, testing, and sharing AI-enabled enhancements within one’s scope of work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 3+ years of experience in cost control within the semiconductor construction industry or a similar capital projects environment.
• Strong understanding of cost estimating, budgeting, and forecasting methodologies.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and cost control software.
• Meticulous attention to detail and a strong work ethic.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Contingency Drawdown management and Quantitative Cost Risk Analysis (QCRA)
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) principles.
• Knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing processes and equipment.

About Micron Technology, Inc.

We are an industry leader in innovative memory and storage solutions transforming how the world uses information to enrich life for all. With a relentless focus on our customers, technology leadership, and manufacturing and operational excellence, Micron delivers a rich portfolio of high-performance DRAM, NAND, and NOR memory and storage products through our Micron® and Crucial® brands. Every day, the innovations that our people create fuel the data economy, enabling advances in artificial intelligence and 5G applications that unleash opportunities — from the data center to the intelligent edge and across the client and mobile user experience.

To learn more, please visit micron.com/careers

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