Turner Industries Group, LLC has an opening for a Cost Specialist to join our Project Controls Team in Baton Rouge, LA and be placed at a jobsite in Plaquemine or the surrounding area. This position supports the maintenance, capital project, and\/or the turnaround team with a focus on quantitative analysis of cost and schedule to provide management with the data necessary to make sound business decisions. The Cost Specialist also ensures the project's budget objectives are achieved. The candidate may be asked to work Maintenance, Turnarounds, Small Capital Projects, or a combination of the three.\n

Functional Requirements:
Effectively manage and control cost, general accounting, cost accounting, conduct audits and create and submit cost reports. The Cost analyst would work closely with the project management team, understand, and inform them about the impact and cost diversity or variances of the project.\n

Primary Responsibilities and Task: (Other Duties as Assigned)
\u25cf Develop Work Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS) for each specific scope of work, capital project, or turnaround
\u25cf Set up budget man-hours and track costs by cost code according to the CBS following receipt of the Job Opening Notice
\u25cf Fully understand and facilitate the issuance of contract components \/ documentation (e.g., Schedule A - Labor Rates; Schedule B - Equipment Rental Rates; Schedule C & D - Small Tools and Consumables, Non-Labor Mark-Up's,
Per diem, Travel, etc.)
\u25cf Set-up all Project Tracking Tools (e.g., Project Status Reports, Budget Cost Reports, Payroll, Summaries, Field Change Orders and Equipment Rental Logs, etc.)
\u25cf Review all requisitions (materials, subcontracts, rentals, etc.) for proper cost codes and forward to Purchasing
\u25cf Provide actual labor man-hour expenditures with planner and scheduler for updating project curves and foreman's interface
\u25cf Facilitate \/ maintain Management of Change (MOC) coding and budgets for the Project
\u25cf Prepare and issue the Project Status Summary report including safety, schedule, manpower and productivity curves, financial status, quality controls metrics and field change order logs at the agreed upon interval (i.e., daily, weekly, monthly,
etc.)\n

\u25cf Review Vendor invoicing for accuracy and proper cost codes prior to forwarding to Account Payable
\u25cf Prepare and issue the final Project Status Summary report including safety, schedule, manpower and productivity curves, financial status, quality controls metrics and field change order logs\n

Preferred Work Experience:
\u25cf Two (2) years of cost control and analyst experience in any combination of industrial maintenance, capital projects, and\/or outages and turnarounds
\u25cf Four (4) years of jobsite cost specialist experience or BS degree in one of the following: Business Administration, Construction Management, Accounting, or related curriculum
\u25cf Must have a strong background in both cost control and cost analyst
\u25cf Working knowledge of basic to moderately complex cost accounting and cost engineering. Excellent Mathematical skills with attention to accuracy and details are mandatory.
\u25cf Creative thinking skills are required for identifying issues before a potential problem is created. Perform analytical tasks related to the workflow process and identify how the process will impact expected results.
\u25cf Mandatory working knowledge of multiple JD Edwards Enterprise1 system modules (i.e., Timekeeping, Job Cost, Accounts Payable, Billing, Accounts Receivable)
\u25cf Preferred working knowledge of various Client systems (i.e., SAP, E-Payables, TRACK, etc.)
\u25cf Mandatory understanding of basic Cost Accounting terminology, methodology, and forecasting techniques
\u25cf Demonstrate excellent organizational, leadership, motivational and communication skills while maintaining a professional appearance
\u25cf Creative thinking skills are required for identifying issues before a potential problem is created. Perform analytical task related to workflow process and identify how process will impact expected results
\u25cf Willingness to professionally represent the company while meeting with Client and Management
\u25cf Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)\n

Additional Requirements:
\u25cf Strong commitment to safety and environmental excellence
\u25cf Working independently as well as in a team-oriented environment within the organization\n

\u25cf Ability to read and write proficiently in the English Language
\u25cf Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions
\u25cf Must possess excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills
\u25cf Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
\u25cf Demonstrate the ability to work efficiently and productively in a team \/ co-worker environment including change management
\u25cf Ability to cope with Pressure & Setbacks - Work productively in a pressurized environment; Keeps emotions under controls during difficult situations
\u25cf Successfully complete post-employment-offer drug and alcohol screen and physical evaluation
\u25cf Formally accept Company Drug, Alcohol and Contraband Policy
\u25cf Formally accept Company EEO and Workplace Harassment, Discrimination Policies
\u25cf Successfully complete Cost Specialist \/ Engineer Skills Assessment test
\u25cf Must have or meet the requirements to receive a TWIC card\n

Job site specific requirements: SAP, Excel, Word\n

The items listed above cover the principal duties of this job. This description shall not be constructed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental, or similar duties which may be required from day-to-day. This job description and job conditions are subject to change as needed in accordance with company or client requirements.

Turner Industries is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability and\/or protected veteran status in accordance with governing law.