Principal Cost Analyst

Worley Group, Inc; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Worley Group, Inc in Charleston, WV seeks an experienced Principal Cost Analyst to lead cost control for engineering and construction projects. You will forecast performance, monitor earned value, and support project teams in achieving objectives.

The role requires 12+ years in project controls, strong EcoSys skills, and the ability to work across disciplines. Excellent communication is essential in a global organization focused on sustainable energy projects.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressive experience in Project Controls
• Proven proficiency with EcoSys
• Strong ability to work across cross-functional teams
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience in oil and gas downstream, midstream, upstream or related projects

Responsibilities

• Prepare and ensure quality of project cost reports; liaise with project management and clients on cost control matters
• Establish, maintain, and update cost budgets, actuals, and forecasts in Worley’s cost control system
• Develop, update, and monitor earned-progress data and reports with discipline leads
• Manage cost forecasts; drive trend process and update forecasts and cash flows
• Develop and maintain engineering and services staffing plans
• Calculate, explain, and report variances and other project metrics
• Calculate and explain value of work performed
• Review data with discipline leads for cost reporting, incurred cost, earned value and forecasts
• Manage vendor budgets, commitments, invoices, and forecasting
• Support project change processes and variations
• Participate in and review professional services estimates
• Incorporate project accounting data from Worley’s financial system
• Respond to ad hoc requests and inquiries

Skills

EcoSys

Team collaboration

MS Office

Communication

Education

University degree in Engineering

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 meet today's needs and transition to more sustainable solutions.

Role

We are seeking an experienced Principal Cost Analyst to support the successful delivery of engineering and construction projects. This role is responsible for providing cost control expertise, forecasting project performance, monitoring earned value metrics, and supporting project teams in achieving project objectives.

Responsibilities

• Assume responsibility for the preparation, quality, and accuracy of project cost reports; Liaise with project management and clients on all matters related to cost control
• Establish, maintain, and update cost control budgets, actuals, and forecasts within Worley's cost control system
• Develop, update, and monitor deliverable earned-progress data and reports with engineering discipline leads
• Actively manage cost forecasts; raise, and facilitate the trend process; updates forecast and cash flows
• Develop and maintain engineering and services staffing plans
• Calculate, explain, and report variances, performance, and other project metrics
• Calculate and explain value of work done
• Reviewing and validating data with discipline leads for cost reporting data, incurred cost, earned value and forecasts
• Managing vendor budgets, commitments, invoices, and forecasting
• Supporting project change processes by helping create, review, and track project deviation notices and variations
• Participate and review professional services estimates
• Incorporate project accounting and financial information from Worley's financial system
• Responding to ad hoc requests and inquiries, as required

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years' progressive experience in Project Controls
• Working knowledge of EcoSys
• Proven team player with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and to develop and maintain collaborative working relationships
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Thorough understanding of project control activities for oil and gas downstream, midstream, or upstream onshore or offshore, mining & metals, and related industries' projects
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• University degree, or equivalent, in a related field or applicable discipline (Engineering), or equivalent relevant experience.

What You'll Get

• Exposure to complex, high-profile projects that shape industries and communities.
• Opportunities to develop new skills and expand your expertise.
• Collaboration with experienced professionals across a global organization.
• A culture that values curiosity, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• The ability to build a career path that aligns with your goals and ambitions.

If you're naturally curious, driven to improve outcomes, and excited by the opportunity to make an impact on challenging projects, we'd like to hear from you.

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.