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Project Controls II Cost
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Develops, maintains and reports project budgets and cost forecasts, performs variance and earned value analysis, and recommends corrective actions on construction and energy projects.
About this role
Job Overview:
The Project Controls II Cost Specialist plays a crucial role in supporting Primoris Services Corporation's project teams by providing comprehensive cost management and analysis. This position is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining cost control systems and procedures to ensure projects are delivered within budget.
Job Responsibilities:
* Develop and maintain detailed project budgets, including labor, materials, equipment, and subcontracts.
* Perform cost forecasting, variance analysis, and earned value management to track project performance against baselines.
* Prepare and present regular cost reports, including budget vs. actuals, committed costs, and forecasts to project stakeholders and management.
* Identify potential cost overruns and under-runs, and recommend corrective actions.
* Assist in the development and implementation of project cost control procedures and best practices.
* Review and process invoices, ensuring proper coding and adherence to contractual terms.
* Collaborate with project managers, procurement, and accounting teams to ensure accurate and timely cost data.
* Participate in project reviews and audits, providing cost-related insights and documentation.
* Maintain accurate and organized project cost documentation.
* Contribute to the continuous improvement of cost control processes and tools.
Job Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Finance, or a related field.
* 3-5 years of experience in project cost control or a similar role, preferably within the construction, engineering, or energy sectors.
* Strong understanding of project lifecycle and construction project execution.
* Proficiency in cost control software and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Primavera P6).
* Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and complex formulas.
* Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
* Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with all levels of an organization.
* Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
* Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) is a plus.
Company Overview:
Primoris Energy Services is a major direct-hire contractor in the U.S. delivering self-performed turnkey industrial construction and EPC services. We offer these services to our clients within the refining, gas processing, chemical/petrochemical, hydrogen, power generation, mining, pulp and paper industries from the first groundbreaking activity all the way through commissioning and start-up of the project. Primoris forms a partnership with our customers and major stakeholders from early-stage engineering through construction completion and commercial operation, safely, on-time, and within budget.Benefits:
Competitive compensation, paid weekly.
Best-in-class medical, dental, vision, and LTD/STD coverage.
401(k) with company match, vested on day one.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan [ESPP].
Pet coverage for your furry friends.
Legal assistance coverage.
Award-winning safety programs.
EEO Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Agency Statement
We are not accepting resumes from Third Party Recruiting Firms for this position. If you are an Agency or Search firm representative, contact the Primoris Talent Acquisition Manager directly for consideration. Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes and online response forms through this source. In addition, Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees on unsolicited resumes that are submitted to any member of the Staffing or Operations team. Primoris has established an approved vendor program for this service and will only consider accepting submissions from those approved firms. For consideration in becoming an approved vendor, contact HR.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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