About the role
Venture Global LNG (“Venture Global”) is a long-term, low-cost provider of American-produced liquefied natural gas. The company’s Louisiana-based export projects service the global demand for North American natural gas and support the long-term development of clean and reliable North American energy supplies. Using reliable, proven technology in an innovative plant design configuration, Venture Global’s modular, mid-scale plant design will replace traditional designs as it allows for the same efficiency and operational reliability at significantly lower capital cost.
We Are Seeking Qualified Applicants For The Position Lead Analyst, Cost
Located Houston
Job Posting – Lead Analyst, Cost - OFE
We are seeking a Lead Cost Analyst to be based in Houston, TX with some travel to Arlington, VA, Cameron, LA and New Orleans, LA.
Summary The Lead Cost Analyst will provide oversight to project logistics activities and is responsible for achieving safe, cost effective, timely and contractually compliant project results. The role will also require effective communication to Project and Executive Management for timely decision making and incorporation of stake holder input. The Lead Cost Analyst will report to the Manager of Project Controls.
General Description Duties & Responsibilities
- Lead a Safe work culture
- Maintain and provide oversight of project budgets, conducting detailed variance analysis to track actual costs against forecasts
- Utilize predictive analytics to anticipate budget risks, logistics bottlenecks, and supplier price fluctuations
- Routinely engage with project management to review cost forecasts, change orders, value of work done (VOWD), and trends
- Oversee effective project reporting, monitoring and evaluation including regular project progress and performance reporting
- Support the mitigation of project challenges through creative and innovating problem solving
- Contribute to effective and efficient project controls oversight of projects
- Report on project status, performance, constraints and issues to Senior and Executive Management
- Auditing of freight invoices to ensure compliance with contracts
- Maintain a thorough understanding of industry standards, including import/export regulations and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance
- Other responsibilities as assigned
Qualifications
- 8+ years of relevant experience in major Oil & Gas Engineering and Construction projects
- Comprehensive understanding of transportation, inventory management, freight cost structures, and supply chain logistics.
- Experience with LNG Liquefaction or Combined Cycle Power Generation projects preferred
- Ability to perform multiple tasks and work within project deadlines, and adjust as priority changes occur
- Exhibit excellent written and oral communication skills
- Have advanced computer experience and knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, experience with EcoSys and Power BI preferred
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to efficiently summarize and prioritize information
- Ability to work nights and weekends as required
Venture Global LNG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.
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