Cost Engineer - Primoris Energy Services - Hubbard, Texas

Primoris Services Corporation; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical coverage

Dental/Vision coverage

401(k) with company match

ESPP

Pet coverage

Legal assistance

Award-winning safety programs

Job summary

Primoris Energy Services is seeking a Cost Engineer to develop and maintain cost control systems, analyze project costs, and provide accurate financial forecasting for energy service projects in Hubbard, Texas. You will ensure projects stay within budget and meet financial targets.

The role requires 3+ years in cost engineering or project controls, familiarity with ERP systems (SAP/Oracle/EcoSys), and strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or a related field.
• 3+ years of cost engineering, cost control, or project controls experience.
• Experience with cost control software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, EcoSys).
• Strong analytical skills and ability to translate financial data into insights.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and MS Office.
• Understanding of project lifecycle, contracting strategies, and project finance.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• PMP or AACE CCP/CCC certifications are a plus.
• Willingness to work on-site in Hubbard, Texas.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain cost control systems and procedures for energy service projects.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates, budgets, and forecasts for all project phases, from initiation to completion.
• Monitor project expenditures against budget, identify variances, and provide variance analysis reports.
• Track and manage project change orders, ensuring proper cost impacts are assessed and incorporated into the budget.
• Collaborate with project managers, procurement, and other stakeholders to gather cost-related information and ensure accurate cost tracking.
• Develop and maintain progress measurement systems to track earned value and forecast final project costs.
• Prepare regular cost reports, cash flow projections, and other financial analyses for internal and external stakeholders.
• Identify potential cost risks and opportunities, and develop mitigation strategies or cost-saving initiatives.
• Review contractor invoices and progress payments to ensure accuracy and adherence to contract terms.
• Assist in the development of project schedules and resource loaded schedules to support cost control efforts.

Skills

Cost analysis

Forecasting

Analytical skills

Communication

Excel proficiency

Independent / collaborative

Education

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

Tools

SAP

Oracle

EcoSys

Job description

Job Overview

Job Summary

The Cost Engineer will be responsible for developing and maintaining cost control systems, analyzing project costs, and providing accurate financial forecasting for Primoris Energy Services projects in Hubbard, Texas. This role ensures projects are completed within budget and financial targets are met.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain cost control systems and procedures for various energy service projects.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates, budgets, and forecasts for all project phases, from initiation to completion.
• Monitor project expenditures against budget, identify variances, and provide detailed variance analysis reports.
• Track and manage project change orders, ensuring proper cost impacts are assessed and incorporated into the budget.
• Collaborate with project managers, procurement, and other stakeholders to gather cost-related information and ensure accurate cost tracking.
• Develop and maintain progress measurement systems to track earned value and forecast final project costs.
• Prepare regular cost reports, cash flow projections, and other financial analyses for internal and external stakeholders.
• Identify potential cost risks and opportunities, and develop mitigation strategies or capitalize on cost-saving initiatives.
• Review contractor invoices and progress payments to ensure accuracy and adherence to contract terms.
• Assist in the development of project schedules and resource loaded schedules to support cost control efforts.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in cost engineering, cost control, or project controls within the energy, oil & gas, or heavy industrial construction sectors.
• Proven experience with cost control software and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, EcoSys).
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and generate actionable insights.
• Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office Suite applications.
• Thorough understanding of project lifecycle, contracting strategies, and project finance principles.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• PMP, AACE International certifications (e.g., CCP, CCC) are a plus.
• Willingness to work on‑site in Hubbard, Texas.

Company Overview

Primoris Energy Services is a major direct‑hire contractor in the U.S. delivering self‑performed turnkey industrial construction and EPC services. We offer these services to our clients within the refining, gas processing, chemical/petrochemical, hydrogen, power generation, mining, pulp and paper industries from the first groundbreaking activity all the way through commissioning and start‑up of the project. Primoris forms a partnership with our customers and major stakeholders from early‑stage engineering through construction completion and commercial operation, safely, on‑time, and within budget.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, paid weekly.
• Best‑in‑class medical, dental, vision, and LTD/STD coverage.
• 401(k) with company match, vested on day one.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan [ESPP].
• Pet coverage for your furry friends.
• Legal assistance coverage.
• Award‑winning safety programs.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Agency Statement

We are not accepting resumes from Third Party Recruiting Firms for this position. If you are an Agency or Search firm representative, contact the Primoris Talent Acquisition Manager directly for consideration. Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes and online response forms through this source. In addition, Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees on unsolicited resumes that are submitted to any member of the Staffing or Operations team. Primoris has established an approved vendor program for this service and will only consider accepting submissions from those approved firms. For consideration in becoming an approved vendor, contact HR.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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