Cost Analyst IV -3363

RISINGSUN TECHNOLOGIES; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

RISINGSUN TECHNOLOGIES in Houston, TX seeks an experienced Aero ITR Cost Lead to develop, evaluate, and optimize project costs for aero gas turbine power generation projects during proposal and execution phases. You will partner with Tendering, Finance, and Project Management to ensure accurate cost forecasting and margin improvement.

The role focuses on EAC calculations, cost summaries, and continuous improvement, with hybrid work and a 12-month contract potential for conversion based on

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction, or another relevant technical discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in project management or cost/control functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and optimization of project costs for Aero plant proposals during the ITO phase.
• Develop project cost summaries and present cost information to leadership.
• Support OTR projects with accurate EAC calculations using actual costs and cost-to-go forecasts.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and Finance to maintain budgets and prepare for reviews.
• Drive project controls through frequent EAC updates and cost analyses.
• Identify cost opportunities and risks across project teams.
• Lead Lean-based continuous improvement initiatives in project costing.

Skills

Project management

Cost control

Lean methodologies

Aero gas turbine knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related

Job description

Due to nuclear site access/or export-controlled project requirements, this role requires candidates to be U.S. Citizens and not hold dual citizenship. Candidates must also be willing to work on W2.

Location : Houston, TX

Work Model: Hybrid – 2 days in office (Tuesday & Thursday)

Working Hours: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Monday–Friday (flexible)

Contract Duration: Approximately 12 Months (Possible multi-year extension and conversion to Full time based on performance)

Hours: 40 hours/week

Pay Rate: $53/hr + 50% Health Insurance (Medical + Dental + Vision)

Interview Process:

• Round 1: Virtual 1:1 interview with the hiring manager (camera on)
• Round 2: In-person panel interview

Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced Aero ITR Cost Lead to develop, evaluate, optimize, and present project costs for Aero gas turbine power generation projects during both proposal preparation (ITO) and project execution (OTR).

The successful candidate will collaborate closely with Tendering, Finance, Project Management, and other cross-functional teams to ensure accurate cost forecasting, effective project controls, and continuous margin improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation, integration, and optimization of project costs for Aero plant proposals during the ITO phase.
• Develop project cost summaries and present cost information to leadership.
• Support OTR project teams by accurately calculating and optimizing Estimate at Completion (EAC) using actual costs, percentage completion, and cost-to-go forecasts.
• Partner with Project Managers and Project Finance Managers to maintain budgets and prepare for project financial reviews.
• Collaborate with functional teams to review and approve accurate and competitive EACs.
• Drive strong project controls through frequent EAC updates, actual cost analysis, percentage-complete assessments, and forecasting.
• Partner regularly with functional owners covering non-equipment scopes such as construction, site staffing, technical advisory services, project management, and other execution-related costs.
• Identify, track, and communicate P75 cost opportunities and risks across project teams.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives related to project costing using Lean methodologies.
• Develop standard work documentation and establish best practices for Aero EAC processes.
• Incorporate lessons learned and margin-improvement opportunities from project execution into future proposals.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction, or another relevant technical discipline from an accredited university or college.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in one or more of the following:
• Project Management
• Related project cost/control functions

Desired Qualifications

• Strong technical knowledge of Aero gas turbine power plant systems, including plant-level design and costing.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with project cost forecasting, EACs, and financial/project controls.
• Proven track record of driving process and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills across technical, finance, and project management teams.