Lead Cost Analyst for LNG Projects & Forecasting

Venture Global LNG; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Venture Global LNG is seeking a Lead Cost Analyst in Houston, TX, with travel to Arlington, VA and other Gulf Coast sites. The role oversees project budgets, performs variance analysis, and ensures cost discipline across complex LNG projects.

You will communicate with Project and Executive Management to support timely decisions and risk mitigation. The position requires 8+ years in major Oil & Gas projects, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in EcoSys, Power BI, and MS Office.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience in major Oil & Gas Engineering and Construction projects.
• Comprehensive understanding of transportation, inventory management, freight cost structures, and supply chain logistics.
• Experience with LNG Liquefaction or Combined Cycle Power Generation projects preferred.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks and work within project deadlines, and adjust as priority changes occur.
• Exhibit excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Have advanced computer experience and knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, experience with EcoSys and Power BI preferred.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to efficiently summarize and prioritize information.
• Ability to work nights and weekends as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead a Safe work culture.
• Maintain and provide oversight of project budgets, conducting detailed variance analysis to track actual costs against forecasts.
• Utilize predictive analytics to anticipate budget risks, logistics bottlenecks, and supplier price fluctuations.
• Routinely engage with project management to review cost forecasts, change orders, value of work done (VOWD), and trends.
• Oversee effective project reporting, monitoring and evaluation including regular project progress and performance reporting.
• Support the mitigation of project challenges through creative and innovating problem solving.
• Contribute to effective and efficient project controls oversight of projects.
• Report on project status, performance, constraints and issues to Senior and Executive Management.
• Auditing of freight invoices to ensure compliance with contracts.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of industry standards, including import/export regulations and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Budget management

Forecasting

Communication

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Night/weekend work flexibility

Tools

EcoSys

Power BI

MS Office

Job description

Venture Global LNG is seeking a Lead Cost Analyst in Houston, TX, with travel to Arlington, VA and other Gulf Coast sites. The role oversees project budgets, performs variance analysis, and ensures cost discipline across complex LNG projects.

You will communicate with Project and Executive Management to support timely decisions and risk mitigation. The position requires 8+ years in major Oil & Gas projects, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in EcoSys, Power BI, and MS Office.