Cost Analytics Intern

Koch Business Solutions, LP; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Koch Ag & Energy Solutions (KAES) is seeking a Cost Analytics Intern to join our Project Controls team in Wichita, Kansas. This internship offers hands-on experience in developing cost forecasts and analyzing project performance to support informed decision-making across capital projects.

You will collaborate with project managers, engineers, and business leaders while gaining exposure to real projects that add value to KAES.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program in a related field (Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Finance, Economics, Industrial Engineering, Business Analytics, etc.).
• Eligible for full-time employment on or before Summer 2029.
• Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Support cost analytics for Turnarounds and Capital Projects by tracking spending and forecasting costs.
• Analyze project financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities and communicate insights to project managers.
• Collaborate with project managers, procurement, finance, operations, and plant sites to improve cost visibility.
• Develop reports, dashboards, and analytics tools that provide actionable insights into project performance.
• Assist with workforce planning and cost forecasting for turnaround events and resource tracking.
• Monitor capital project expenditures, commitments, and forecast accuracy throughout the lifecycle.
• Identify opportunities to enhance cost reporting, forecasting, and analytics processes.

Skills

Power BI

Data analysis

Cost analytics

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

Your Job

Koch Ag & Energy Solutions (KAES) is seeking a Cost Analytics Intern to join our Project Controls team in Wichita, Kansas. This internship provides an opportunity to gain hands-on experience supporting capital project execution by developing cost forecasts, analyzing project performance, and helping project teams make informed decisions. You will work closely with project managers, engineers, construction professionals, and business leaders while gaining exposure to real projects that create value across our organization.

Our Team

The Cost Analytics Intern will support the Project Controls organization and work directly with the Project Controls Leader for Cost Engineering. Our team helps ensure capital projects are effectively planned, monitored, and executed by providing transparency into project costs, forecasting outcomes, identifying risks, and supporting decision-making throughout the project lifecycle.

What You Will Do

• Support cost analytics for Turnarounds and Capital Projects by tracking spending, forecasting costs, and evaluating performance against approved plans.
• Analyze project and turnaround financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, then communicate insights to project managers and business leaders.
• Partner closely with project managers, procurement, finance, operational teams, and plant sites to improve cost visibility and support data-driven decision making.
• Develop reports, proof of concept dashboards, and analytics tools that provide actionable insights into project and turnaround performance.
• Assist with workforce planning and cost forecasting activities for turnaround events, including headcount and resource tracking.
• Monitor large capital project expenditures, commitments, and forecast accuracy throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support continuous improvement efforts by identifying opportunities to enhance cost reporting, forecasting, and analytics processes.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Finance, Economics, Industrial Engineering, Business Analytics, or a related field.
• Eligible for full-time employment on or before Summer 2029.
• Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Previous internship, co-op, project, or coursework related to cost engineering, project controls, project management, construction, finance, or estimating.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel for data analysis, reporting, or problem solving.
• Experience with data visualization or reporting tools such as Power BI.
• Exposure to project scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, or earned value management concepts.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

Who We Are

As a Koch company, Koch Ag & Energy Solutions (KAES) is a global provider of value-added solutions for the agriculture, turf and ornamental, energy and chemical markets. From agriculture to energy, KAES makes things grow better with plant nutrient and biological technologies. Our team of innovators unleash their potential while developing the technologies that feed and power the world.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aqui, or tu).

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.