Home Office - Principal Cost Analyst

Worley; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Worley is seeking an experienced Cost Analyst to lead cost analysis across large, complex projects in our Baton Rouge area. You will ensure accurate forecasting, reporting, and cost performance, acting as a trusted advisor to project teams and clients.

Responsibilities include developing cost control systems, coordinating with project management and procurement, monitoring expenditures, and mentoring cost analysis staff. A strong EcoSys background is valued.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience in project cost control, cost analysis, or project controls within engineering, energy, chemicals, resources, or related industries.
• EcoSys experience is required and highly valued.
• Demonstrated experience supporting large, complex capital projects in a cost management capacity.
• Strong understanding of project controls principles, including budgeting, forecasting, earned value, trend analysis, and reporting.
• Advanced analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex project data and translate findings into actionable recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all cost analysis and cost control activities for large, complex projects or programs.
• Prepare, review, and validate project cost reports, ensuring accuracy, quality, and timely delivery.
• Develop and maintain project cost control systems, procedures, and reporting structures that support project execution and governance requirements.
• Partner closely with project management teams, project controls personnel, and clients on all matters related to cost performance and reporting.
• Monitor project expenditures, commitments, trends, and forecasts to identify risks and opportunities and recommend corrective actions where required.
• Perform detailed analysis of project performance metrics and provide insights to support decision-making and business objectives.
• Conduct periodic site visits to validate field cost reporting, confirm data integrity, and strengthen alignment between project execution and reporting functions.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to cost analysis personnel and project teams.
• Support the development and improvement of cost systems, tools, processes, and methodologies to enhance efficiency and reporting capability.
• Contribute expertise across multiple projects and initiatives where broad business understanding and advanced technical knowledge are required.
• Collaborate across disciplines and functions to ensure alignment between project controls, planning, procurement, and execution teams.
• Review assigned work for technical accuracy, completeness, and adherence to established standards and practices.

Skills

Cost analysis

Cost control

Forecasting

Earned value

Reporting

Project controls

Mentoring

Stakeholder communication

Data interpretation

Education

University degree in finance, engineering, business, construction management, or related discipline

Tools

EcoSys

Job description

About Us

Worley is a global company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting, engineering, procurement and construction across the project lifecycle, with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery, we support customers in navigating complexity as they met today's needs and transition to more sustainable solutions.

About Us

Worley is a global company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting, engineering, procurement and construction across the project lifecycle, with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery, we support customers in navigating complexity as they met today's needs and transition to more sustainable solutions.

Purpose of the Role

You will be responsible for leading cost analysis activities across one or more major, complex projects while ensuring cost reporting is accurate, consistent, and aligned with project objectives. You will serve as a trusted advisor to project teams and clients, providing expert guidance on cost control strategies, forecasting, reporting, and performance analysis to support successful project delivery.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all cost analysis and cost control activities for large, complex projects or programs.
• Prepare, review, and validate project cost reports, ensuring accuracy, quality, and timely delivery.
• Develop and maintain project cost control systems, procedures, and reporting structures that support project execution and governance requirements.
• Partner closely with project management teams, project controls personnel, and clients on all matters related to cost performance and reporting.
• Monitor project expenditures, commitments, trends, and forecasts to identify risks and opportunities and recommend corrective actions where required.
• Perform detailed analysis of project performance metrics and provide insights to support decision-making and business objectives.
• Conduct periodic site visits to validate field cost reporting, confirm data integrity, and strengthen alignment between project execution and reporting functions.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to cost analysis personnel and project teams.
• Support the development and improvement of cost systems, tools, processes, and methodologies to enhance efficiency and reporting capability.
• Contribute expertise across multiple projects and initiatives where broad business understanding and advanced technical knowledge are required.
• Collaborate across disciplines and functions to ensure alignment between project controls, planning, procurement, and execution teams.
• Review assigned work for technical accuracy, completeness, and adherence to established standards and practices.

What You’ll Bring to the Role

• University degree in finance, engineering, business, construction management, project controls, or another related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Typically 10+ years of relevant experience in project cost control, cost analysis, or project controls within engineering, energy, chemicals, resources, or related industries.
• EcoSys experience is required and highly valued.
• Demonstrated experience supporting large, complex capital projects in a cost management capacity.
• Strong understanding of project controls principles, including budgeting, forecasting, earned value, trend analysis, and reporting.
• Advanced analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex project data and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to apply technical expertise to support project and organizational objectives.
• Experience building relationships and effectively communicating with project teams, leadership, and clients across multiple levels of an organization.
• Proven ability to work independently, prioritize competing demands, and influence outcomes in complex project environments.
• Advanced knowledge of cost management systems, project controls tools, and reporting platforms.
• Demonstrated capability to mentor others, provide technical guidance, and contribute to team capability development.
• Strong attention to detail combined with a pragmatic approach to problem-solving and decision-making.

Moving forward together

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation. We're building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard. And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology. Whatever your ambition, there's a path for you here. And there's no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.