Senior Cost Analyst & Controls Lead for Major Projects

Worley; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Worley is seeking an experienced Cost Analyst to lead cost analysis across large, complex projects in our Baton Rouge area. You will ensure accurate forecasting, reporting, and cost performance, acting as a trusted advisor to project teams and clients.

Responsibilities include developing cost control systems, coordinating with project management and procurement, monitoring expenditures, and mentoring cost analysis staff. A strong EcoSys background is valued.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience in project cost control, cost analysis, or project controls within engineering, energy, chemicals, resources, or related industries.
• EcoSys experience is required and highly valued.
• Demonstrated experience supporting large, complex capital projects in a cost management capacity.
• Strong understanding of project controls principles, including budgeting, forecasting, earned value, trend analysis, and reporting.
• Advanced analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex project data and translate findings into actionable recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all cost analysis and cost control activities for large, complex projects or programs.
• Prepare, review, and validate project cost reports, ensuring accuracy, quality, and timely delivery.
• Develop and maintain project cost control systems, procedures, and reporting structures that support project execution and governance requirements.
• Partner closely with project management teams, project controls personnel, and clients on all matters related to cost performance and reporting.
• Monitor project expenditures, commitments, trends, and forecasts to identify risks and opportunities and recommend corrective actions where required.
• Perform detailed analysis of project performance metrics and provide insights to support decision-making and business objectives.
• Conduct periodic site visits to validate field cost reporting, confirm data integrity, and strengthen alignment between project execution and reporting functions.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to cost analysis personnel and project teams.
• Support the development and improvement of cost systems, tools, processes, and methodologies to enhance efficiency and reporting capability.
• Contribute expertise across multiple projects and initiatives where broad business understanding and advanced technical knowledge are required.
• Collaborate across disciplines and functions to ensure alignment between project controls, planning, procurement, and execution teams.
• Review assigned work for technical accuracy, completeness, and adherence to established standards and practices.

Skills

Cost analysis

Cost control

Forecasting

Earned value

Reporting

Project controls

Mentoring

Stakeholder communication

Data interpretation

Education

University degree in finance, engineering, business, construction management, or related discipline

Tools

EcoSys

Job description

Worley is seeking an experienced Cost Analyst to lead cost analysis across large, complex projects in our Baton Rouge area. You will ensure accurate forecasting, reporting, and cost performance, acting as a trusted advisor to project teams and clients.

Responsibilities include developing cost control systems, coordinating with project management and procurement, monitoring expenditures, and mentoring cost analysis staff. A strong EcoSys background is valued.