NextDecade Corporation
Energy
SeniorCostAnalyst
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“Senior Cost Analyst at NextDecade Corporation. Skills: cost management, cost control, budgeting, forecasting, earned value, performance analysis, reporting. Convert estimates into control budgets. Develop and manage detailed project budgets”
What You'll Achieve.
support implementation of comprehensive cost management system; budget development; cost tracking and control; cost forecasting; performance measurement and reporting
Industry & Context.
analytical skills; exercise sound judgment; Identify adverse cost and performance trends and recommend corrective actions
Travel to the project site during the construction phase may be required approximately once each month, Ability to lift up to 20 lbs, Ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bending, standing on a stool, or climbing, Ability to move throughout all areas of each office/site location and facilities, Able to wear all necessary PPE equipment
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
10+ years of cost management and controls experience on major Oil & Gas, Power, or LNG projects, knowledge of construction methods, cost control, change management, earned value, forecasting, budgeting, and project controls throughout the full project lifecycle, Can lead development and management of project budgets, cost reporting, cash flow forecasting, progress measurement, performance analysis, contingency evaluations, and reforecasting activities, Administer cost control systems including cost coding, tracking commitments and actuals, evaluating change orders, reviewing contractor invoices, supporting bid evaluations, and identifying adverse cost trends, Advanced proficiency in MS Excel, spreadsheets, charts, and presentations, analytical, organizational, communication, and time management skills, Ability to work independently, prioritize workload, exercise sound judgment, and handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism, Working knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle
Nice to Have
Working knowledge of PowerBi
What You'll Do.
Convert estimates into control budgets
Develop and manage detailed project budgets
Evaluate scope changes and change orders
Prepare monthly cost reports and analyze project performance metrics
Administer cost codes and track project commitments
Generate reports and performance indicators including earned value
and lifecycle cost performance analysis
Reforecast project costs utilizing performance factors
Identify adverse cost and performance trends and recommend corrective actions
Review and analyze vendor and contractor monthly invoices
Support the development of Class 4 and 5 EPC estimates
Perform Contingency analysis based on project Risk Registers and trends
Support bid evaluations
Develop project cash flow for cash calls
Prepare formal presentations and reports related to cost management activities
How You'll Work.
Communication Scope
communication skills; Prepare formal presentations and reports
Process & Methodology
cost management, cost control, budgeting, forecasting, earned value, performance analysis, reporting, change management, project controls
Full Job Description
## Description ABOUT NEXTDECADE CORPORATION NextDecade is committed to providing the world access to reliable, lower-carbon energy. We are focused on delivering secure and cost-effective energy through the safe and efficient development and operation of natural gas liquefaction capacity at Rio Grande LNG. Through our subsidiaries, we are developing and constructing the Rio Grande LNG natural gas liquefaction and export facility near Brownsville, Texas, with approximately 48 MTPA of potential liquefaction capacity currently under construction or in development, sufficient space at the site for up to 10 liquefaction trains, and a potential carbon capture and storage project. NextDecade’s common stock is listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the symbol “NEXT.” NextDecade is headquartered in Houston, Texas. For more information, please visit www.next-decade.com. SUMMARY OF THE ROLE This is a Sr. Cost Analyst position to support cost management of EPC Projects related to LNG Facilities. The typical cost range of these projects is from $4 billion to over $10 billion. The purpose of this role is to support implementation of comprehensive cost management system. This includes, budget development, cost tracking and control, cost forecasting, performance measurement and reporting. ## KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Convert estimates into control budgets. Develop and manage detailed project budgets Evaluate scope changes and change orders. Prepare monthly cost reports and analyze project performance metrics. Administer cost codes and track project commitments, actuals, and accruals. Generate reports and performance indicators including earned value, cash flow, resource histograms, and lifecycle cost performance analysis. Reforecast project costs utilizing performance factors, trend analysis, and sound judgment. Identify adverse cost and performance trends and recommend corrective actions. Review and analyze vendor and contractor monthly invoices. Support the development of Class 4 an
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