LNG EPC Cost Lead | Project Controls Expert

Caturus; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Caturus, based in Houston, TX, seeks a Lead Analyst, Project Cost to lead cost management across the EPC lifecycle for large LNG developments. You will drive budgets, forecasts, and reporting, coordinating with contractors and cross-functional teams to ensure cost discipline.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in oil & gas EPC cost control, experience with Lump Sum and Reimbursable contracts, and strong analytical capabilities in a fast-paced mega-project setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or related discipline.
• Engineering background strongly preferred.
• 10+ years experience in cost management on large-scale oil & gas EPC projects.
• Experience with Lump Sum and Reimbursable EPC contracts a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead project-wide cost budgeting, forecasting, and control across all execution phases.
• Maintain cost baselines, budgets, and cost breakdown structures per EPC contracts.
• Review contractor costs, invoices, change orders, and claims; monitor variances.
• Prepare detailed cost reports, accruals, cash flow forecasts, and management summaries.
• Interface with engineering, procurement, fabrication, construction, scheduling, and finance teams.

Skills

Cost control tools

Excel

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/ Construction Management/ Quantity Surveying

Tools

Ecosys

Job description

Caturus, based in Houston, TX, seeks a Lead Analyst, Project Cost to lead cost management across the EPC lifecycle for large LNG developments. You will drive budgets, forecasts, and reporting, coordinating with contractors and cross-functional teams to ensure cost discipline.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in oil & gas EPC cost control, experience with Lump Sum and Reimbursable contracts, and strong analytical capabilities in a fast-paced mega-project setting.