Industrial Cost Specialist - Project Controls Lead

Turner Industries; Turnerville (LA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k

Paid time off

Telehealth access

Job summary

Turner Industries is seeking a Maintenance Cost Specialist to join our Project Controls Team in Baton Rouge, LA, providing cost and schedule analysis to help manage budgets for maintenance, capital projects and turnarounds.

The role requires strong cost control/analyst skills, JD Edwards EnterpriseOne and SAP knowledge, and proficiency in MS Office; candidates must communicate effectively and adhere to safety standards.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of cost control and analyst experience in any combination of industrial maintenance, capital projects, and/or outages and turnarounds.
• Four (4) years of jobsite cost specialist experience or BS degree in one of the following: Business Administration, Construction Management, Accounting, or related curriculum.
• Must have a strong background in both cost control and cost analyst.
• Working knowledge of basic to moderately complex cost accounting and cost engineering. Excellent mathematical skills with attention to accuracy and details are mandatory.
• Creative thinking skills are required for identifying issues before a potential problem is created. Perform analytical tasks related to the workflow process and identify how the process will impact expected results.
• Mandatory working knowledge of multiple JD Edwards Enterprise1 system modules (i.e., Timekeeping, Job Cost, Accounts Payable, Billing, Accounts Receivable).
• Preferred working knowledge of various Client systems (i.e., SAP, E-Payables, TRACK, etc.).
• Mandatory understanding of basic Cost Accounting terminology, methodology, and forecasting techniques.
• Demonstrate excellent organizational, leadership, motivational and communication skills while maintaining a professional appearance.
• Creative thinking skills are required for identifying issues before a potential problem is created. Perform analytical task related to workflow process and identify how process will impact expected results.
• Willingness to professionally represent the company while meeting with Client and Management.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Strong commitment to safety and environmental excellence.
• Working independently as well as in a team-oriented environment within the organization.
• Ability to read and write proficiently in the English Language.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Must possess excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrate the ability to work efficiently and productively in a team / co-worker environment including change management.
• Ability to cope with Pressure & Setbacks - Work productively in a pressurized environment; Keeps emotions under controls during difficult situations.
• Successfully complete post-employment-offer drug and alcohol screen and physical evaluation.
• Formally accept Company Drug, Alcohol and Contraband Policy.
• Formally accept Company EEO and Workplace Harassment, Discrimination Policies.
• Successfully complete Cost Specialist / Engineer Skills Assessment test.
• Must have or meet the requirements to receive a TWIC card.
• Job site specific requirements: SAP, Excel.

Responsibilities

• Effectively manage and control cost, general accounting, cost accounting, conduct audits and create and submit cost reports; work closely with the project management team, understand, and inform them about the impact and cost diversity or variances of the project

Skills

Cost control

Cost analyst

Mathematical skills

Analytical

Communication

MS Office

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Safety awareness

Read/write English

Change management

Pressure handling

Education

BS in Business Administration

Construction Management

Accounting

Tools

JD Edwards EnterpriseOne

SAP

E-Payables

TRACK

Job description

Turner Industries is seeking a Maintenance Cost Specialist to join our Project Controls Team in Baton Rouge, LA, providing cost and schedule analysis to help manage budgets for maintenance, capital projects and turnarounds.

The role requires strong cost control/analyst skills, JD Edwards EnterpriseOne and SAP knowledge, and proficiency in MS Office; candidates must communicate effectively and adhere to safety standards.