Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
Previous experience in a related position
Experience in cost estimating, project planning, scheduling, and project controls
Experience with change control and cost reporting
Experience collaborating in a cross-functional environment with project teams
Responsibilities
Support estimate preparation and schedule assessment
Check estimates and ensure quality assurance
Contribute to change control processes
Assist in monthly progress reporting
Collaborate closely with project managers and accounting teams
Benefits
Exposure to cross-functional project delivery
Opportunity to work in a refinery and chemical complex environment
Collaboration with diverse teams including estimators and planners
Potential for professional growth in project controls and cost management
Full Job Description
Job Title:
Cost Specialist III
Duration: 1 year assignment
Schedule: 5x40 schedule
Location: Baytown, TX
This opportunity is with a refinery and chemical complex environment and focuses on cost estimating, project planning, scheduling, and project controls across key project milestones. The role will support estimate preparation, schedule assessment, check estimates, and quality assurance activities while contributing to change control and monthly progress reporting. This position offers exposure to cross-functional project delivery and close collaboration with project managers, estimators, planners, schedulers, and accounting teams.
Required Education:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering within a relevant discipline or equivalent professional experience
Required Experience:
Previous experience in a closely related position
Experience in cost estimating, project planning, scheduling, and project controls
Experience supporting change control, cost reporting, and monthly progress reporting
Experience working with project managers, estimators, planners, schedulers, and accounting teams in a cross-functional environment
Required Skills:
Advanced proficiency in cost estimating, project planning, and project controls
Ability to prepare or coordinate cost estimates and schedules for project milestones
Ability to perform estimate and schedule assessments, including verification of project cost and schedule bases
Strong analytical and computing skills
Strong influencing, consulting, and mentoring capability
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to organize, plan, control, coordinate, and manage cross-functional activities effectively
