Project Controls Specialist IV, Cost

Fluor Corporation; Bagdad (AZ); On-site; USD 104,000 - 192,000; Full time

Job summary

Fluor Corporation seeks a skilled Cost Control Specialist to implement and oversee project cost control and reporting across complex programs. You will ensure compliance with established policies and provide insights on variances and mitigation strategies.

The role requires strong communication, analytical thinking, and experience in cost & schedule management, earned value, and change management. Some international travel may be needed.

Qualifications

• Accredited four-year degree or global equivalent with 10+ years of related experience, or 14 years if non-degreed.
• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences including management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors.
• Job related technical knowledge in cost and schedule management, earned value, and change management.
• Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable statutes and guidelines.
• Experience as a Cost specialist on medium- to large-sized projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and establish an approved project cost control and reporting methodology.
• Provide oversight to ensure compliance with procedures and cost reporting requirements.
• Understand the complete scope of work and the project estimate.
• Analyze variances in cost performance and communicate reasons and mitigation plans.
• Coordinate check-estimates with the Project Estimator.
• Prepare reports for the project as required.
• Implement cost control functions including expenditure authorizations and cash flow projections.

Job description

At Fluor, we are proud to design and build projects and careers. We are committed to fostering a welcoming and collaborative work environment that encourages big-picture thinking, brings out the best in our employees, and helps us develop innovative solutions that contribute to building a better world together. If this sounds like a culture you would like to work in, you're invited to apply for this role.

Job Description

• Liaise with appropriate internal / external stakeholders to develop and establish an approved project cost control and reporting methodology in compliance with established project policies and procedures;
• Provide oversight to ensure compliance with established procedures and cost reporting requirements;
• Responsible for understanding the complete scope of work and the project estimate;
• Analyze variances in cost performance against the plan, and communicates the reasons for the issuance of variance and proposed mitigation plans to Project Management and other relevant stakeholders;
• Liaise with project stakeholders to clarify any cost-related issues;
• Recommend solutions or recovery plans to schedule/cost impact or delays;
• Prepare reports for the project as required;
• Implement cost control functions including controlling authorizations of expenditure and cash flow projections;
• Coordinate check-estimates, as required, with the Project Estimator.
• Other related duties as assigned

Basic Job Requirements

• Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in applicable field of study and ten (10) years of work-related experience or a combination of education and directly related experience equal to fourteen (14) years if non-degreed; some locations may have additional or different qualifications in order to comply with local requirements
• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors
• Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job
• Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines
• Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner

Other Job Requirements

• Prior experience as a Cost specialist for a medium- to large-sized project
• Technical skills in Cost & Schedule Management, Earned Value & Change Management;
• Effective and objective decision-making capabilities by gathering information;
• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Accuracy and attention to detail are important;
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage priorities is important;
• Effective written and verbal communication skills;
• Ability to communicate ideas and concepts. Commitment to customer service and ability to work in a team-oriented environment;
• Ability to maintain confidential information is critical

Preferred Qualifications

• Possess practical experience in the use of the automated cost or schedule management systems
• Must have had leadership roles as a Control Team Lead (CTL) on a small-sized project or cost or scheduling lead on a large project
• May need to travel internationally for project assignments and in support of business related matters

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by governing law.

Benefits Statement: Fluor is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote employee health, wellness, and financial security. Our offerings include medical, dental and vision plans, EAP, disability coverage, life insurance, AD&D, voluntary benefit plans, 401(k) with a company match, paid time off (personal, bereavement, sick, holidays) for salaried employees, paid sick leave per state requirement for craft employees, parental leave, and training and development courses.

Market Rate Statement: The market rate for the role is typically at the mid-point of the salary range; however, variations in final salary are determined by additional factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, relevant years of experience, geographic location, internal pay equity, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.

Notice to Candidates: Background checks are carried out as part of any conditional offer made, including (but not limited to & role dependent) education, professional registration, employment, references, passport verifications and Global Watchlist screening.

To be Considered Candidates: Must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located.

Salary Range: $103,500.00 - $191,500.00