Cost Administrator

Position Summary

Role and Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities / Specific Job Duties:

Cost Management + Financial Oversight:

• Supports the Construction Managers in analyzing RFI’s and change orders with significant cost impact and provide feedback on potential value engineering efforts
• Maintain detailed cost tracking and analysis to ensure expenditures align with budget forecasts
• Manage purchase orders (POs) efficiently, ensuring timely approvals, proper documentation, and alignment with contract terms
• Perform audits on invoices, schedules, and documentation to ensure compliance with contract requirements
• Support financial planning efforts, providing reports and insights on contract expenditures, trends, and financial risks

• Collaborate with procurement teams to streamline vendor selection, contract negotiations, and cost control initiatives

• Work closely with operations, finance, and legal teams to align procurement strategies with business objectives
• Utilize advanced Excel skills to build and manage financial models, cost tracking spreadsheets, and data analysis reports.
• Generate periodic reports on contract negotiations, cost tracking, and financial outlook for senior management.
• Leverage data analytics to identify cost optimization opportunities and drive continuous improvement
• Flexible and able to multi-task; can work within an ambiguous, fast-moving environment, while also driving toward clarity and solutions

Skills and Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• 4-year degree from an accredited university in Construction Cost Controls, Change Management, Cost Estimation, Business Administration, Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or closely related field
• 4+ years of experience in an industrial facilities environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications / Knowledge, Skills and Software

• Proficiency in estimating, analyzing, and managing capital / O&M costs
• Understanding of cost management principles and best practices
• Knowledge of change management procedures and processes
• Ability to read and understand construction documents including design documents, shop drawings, bid forms, and contracts
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide audience that include but are not limited to; executive management, department leads, contractors, and potential new vendors
• Knowledge of SAP, Oracle, or other ERP procurement systems is a plus
• Certification in Cost Management (CCP, CCT) is a plus.

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