Cost Engineer

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CDI Engineering Solutions is a multi-disciplinary engineering organization offering a full range of integrated engineering design, project support, procurement and construction management services to the energy and chemicals industries.

To deliver standard, consistent, and robust cost management, change management, and control framework for projects with focus on cost forecasting and budgets for capital project portfolio / Turnaround (T/A) Events. The Cost Engineer will set up budgets, analyze, track, update and perform due diligence on control budgets, forecasts, change management, contingency management, progress, and cost profiles of identified capital and T/A projects. Provide project guidance for creation of accurate monthly cost reports, identifying variances from the plan on commitment, value of work done, changes and currency fluctuations against approved Authorities for Expenditure (AFEs). Proper application and maintenance of electronic tools to execute the above

Meets HSE accountabilities / competencies for the position.

Supporting relevant Projects and T/A teams to ensure appropriate cost forecasting is timely and accurate across the portfolio.

Pulling actuals and commitments from GASP as required for forecasting.

Support in updating work process documents related to T/A and Capital portfolio, working with the client Lead.

Management of Change tracking and updating control budgets.

Contingency rundown curves vs Risks.

Recasting estimate and validating final quantities from 90% engineering.

Reviewing construction contractor progress measurement systems and plans.

Accountable for assembly of budgets for all turnaround events at the site, compliant with recommended practice.

Accountable for preparation of estimates for prorateables for project allocation.

Accountable for reconciliation of cost forecasting and accounting tool of record (SAP.)

Accountable for historical metrics for unit turnaround cost, direct field labor hours, cost per direct field labor hours, SPI input by T/A event.

Accountable for set up of WBS in cost forecasting tool and tracking.

Working with Schedulers to understand impact of field progress and providing input for schedule updates.

Field audits of physical progress to challenge subcontractor progress reporting.

Progress meetings with relevant construction personnel and sub-contractors.

Analyzing engineering, construction and overall project execution progress and updating monthly forecasts.

Generating monthly progress report for management reporting and providing health and status of project using dashboards.

Earned Value Measurement.

SOFA / Project closeout - ADD.

Must have legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis.

A degree in Engineering, Finance/Business degree, and/or Certification as a Cost Engineer/ Project Controls Engineer preferred.

7-10+ years of direct industry experience in a variety of project / TA and controls roles in an Owner or EPC environment .

Demonstrated ability to understand and apply control frameworks and assurance within an oil refining / petrochemical manufacturing environment is highly desirable.

Ability to absorb a large quantity of detailed data and then pinpoint the common themes or outliers that require attention.

Ability to "expose reality" in a constructive manner to influence others (at various levels of leadership) to act and follow through with corrective actions.

Ability to maintain communication with team to ensure awareness of any relevant cost related concerns

Strong analytical skills are required.

Skill level competence in project controls processes is highly desirable.

Skilled (preferably Mastery) competence with SAP or equivalent financial accounting system as related to projects, turnarounds or maintenance is required.

Knowledge of Forecasting in Ecosys system or equivalent project controls tool is desirable. Knowledge of project controls dashboards desirable.

Strong Goal Zero HSE leadership mindset is required.

Excellent analytical, oral, and written communication skills and "enterprise first" behaviors are required.

Finance backgrounds is a plus.

Prior experience with Projects is required.

Prior experience with Turnarounds and/or Maintenance is a plus.

Prior experience in various roles within an oil refining / petrochemical manufacturing environment is a plus.

Strength in facing challenges with the performance of the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC), which requires significant focus to enable a step change in performance.

Initiative-taking and skilled at collaborating with team members face to face and virtually.

A degree in Engineering, Finance/Business degree, and/or Certification as a Cost Engineer/ Project Controls Engineer preferred.

CDI Engineering Solutions, LLC ("CDI") is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race/ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran's status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

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