Lead Analyst, Project CostDepartment: LNG
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: US TX Houston - Technip Office
Job DescriptionPosition Summary:Caturus, LLC, an integrated natural gas and LNG company focused on responsible sourcing of low-emission fuel to domestic and international markets, is looking for a Lead Analyst, Project Cost. This role will be responsible for leading comprehensive cost management throughout the full EPC lifecycle for largescale LNG developments. This role ensures accurate cost planning, forecasting, control, and reporting across Lump Sum and Reimbursable contract structures. The ideal candidate brings extensive oil & gas EPC cost experience, strong analytical capability, and the confidence to engage effectively with EPC contractors and crossfunctional teams. The Lead Analyst, Project Cost will report directly to the Manager, Project Cost and be based in Houston, TX.
Key Accountabilities:Cost Management & Control
- Lead project-wide cost budgeting, forecasting, and control activities across all execution phases, integrating cost inputs from cross-functional teams and multiple project locations.
- Establish and maintain cost baselines, control budgets, and cost breakdown structures in alignment with EPC contract requirements.
- Monitor contractors and owner's actual costs and forecast versus budget, identify variances and trends, and recommend mitigation actions.
- Review of EPC contractor cost reports, invoices, tax application, change orders and claims.
- Coordinate with tax consultants to ensure contractor adherence to applicable tax regulations.
Contract & Commercial Oversight
- Apply working knowledge of both Lump Sum and Reimbursable EPC contracts.
- Support commercial negotiations by providing cost analysis, benchmarking, and risk-based recommendations.
- Work closely with Contracts and QS on cost and commercial matters.
- Forecasting, Reporting & Stakeholder Interface.
- Prepare detailed cost reports, accruals, cash flow forecasts, and management summaries.
- Deliver weekly, monthly, and ad-hoc project reports.
- Interface effectively with engineering, procurement, fabrication, construction, scheduling, and finance teams to ensure integrated project controls.
Risk & Change Management
- Identify cost risks and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle.
- Support contingency management, trend analysis, and change management processes.
- Participate in project risk reviews and provide cost impact assessments for technical and execution decisions.
Qualifications:Education, Certificates, and Licenses:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or a related technical discipline.
- Engineering background strongly preferred.
Experience:
- 10+ years experience of cost management in large-scale oil & gas EPC projects.
- Proven experience with full EPC lifecycle cost control.
- Hands-on experience with both Lump Sum and Reimbursable contract structures.
- LNG project and prior experience on the Owner's side is preferred.
- Construction field experience or site exposure is a significant plus.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Proficiency with cost control tools (e.g., Ecosys), excel, and other cost systems.
- Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, mega-project environment.
- Excellent communication skills with diverse stakeholders.
- Ability to lead, mentor, and guide junior cost or project controls staff.
