Cost Specialist

Cost Specialist

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Cost Specialist

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Posted

23 September 2026

Salary

USD Negotiable

Start date

31 October 2026

LocationHawesville

Job type Contract

Discipline Data Centers

Reference170306

Job Function Cost Specialist

Job description

Our client is proud to design and build projects and careers. They are committed to fostering a welcoming and collaborative work environment that encourages big-picture thinking, brings out the best in their personnel, and helps them develop innovative solutions that contribute to building a better world together. If this sounds like a culture you would like to work in, you are invited to apply for this role.

Job Description

This position performs Project Control functions related to cost and/or schedule and assists in the preparation of Project Controls activities for a project site.

• Prepare the Work Breakdown and Project Coding Structures for control and integrity of work to be performed as defined by the contract

• Accumulate and compile accurate cost management data to prepare the project budget and update the progress of the project

• Develop cost control/scheduling procedures, execution plan, and business plan for a project

• Participate in weekly project cost reviews/schedule meetings

• Develop and implement a basic change management system for engineering and construction

• Develop and maintain Management, Project and Control level schedules

• Other duties as assigned

Basic Job Requirements

• Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in applicable field of study and six (6) years of work-related experience or a combination of education and directly related experience equal to ten (10) years if non-degreed

• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors

• Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job

• Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines

• Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner

Other Job Requirements

• Prior experience working at a remote project site

Preferred Qualifications

• Possess practical experience in the use of the automated cost/schedule management systems

• Having leadership roles on various projects is preferred

• May need to travel internationally for project assignments and in support of business-related matters

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; age; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity; religion; national origin; disability; veteran status; genetic information; or any other criteria protected by governing law.