Cost Analyst (Ref ID: 244a)

Next Decade

Next Decade

IT
Houston, TX, USA
Posted on Sep 28, 2024

ABOUT NEXTDECADE CORPORATION

NextDecade Corporation is an energy company accelerating the path to a net-zero future. Leading innovation in more sustainable LNG and carbon capture solutions, NextDecade is committed to providing the world access to cleaner energy. Through our subsidiaries Rio Grande LNG and NEXT Carbon Solutions, we are developing a 27 MTPA LNG export facility in South Texas and have proposed a carbon capture and storage project at the site. We remain committed to advancing and lowering the cost of utilizing carbon capture and storage and helping companies reduce their facility emissions and achieving their clean energy goals.. 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

JOB SUMMARY

This is a Cost Analyst position to support cost management of EPC Projects related Carbon Capture & Sequestration (CCS) and LNG Facilities. The typical cost range of these projects is from $300 million to over $10 billion. The purpose of this role is to support the development, implementation, and operation of a comprehensive cost management system. This includes cost estimating, budget development, cost tracking and control, cost forecasting, performance measurement and reporting.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Prepares/update cost estimates
  • Convert cost estimates to control budgets
  • Developing and managing detailed project budget
  • Support bid evaluations
  • Evaluates scope change orders.
  • Prepares Monthly Cost Report.
  • Administers cost codes, tracks and reports project commitments, actuals, and accruals
  • Generates reports and performance indicators monitoring earned value, project performance, cashflow, resource histograms, and costs across the project lifecycle.
  • Reforecasts remaining project costs utilizing performance factors, sound judgment and analyzes potential impacts.
  • Identifies adverse trends based on project performance.
  • Review and analyze vendors/contractors monthly invoices
  • Support Finance department for the development of Cash Flow curves.
  • Prepare formal presentation for cost management related topics.

Minumum Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, Accounting, Business Management or Finance.
  • 5+years of relevant experience in cost management on Major Oil/Gas/power/LNG/infrastructure projects.
  • Knowledge of Engineering and Construction techniques and their costs impacts.
  • Knowledge of project controls techniques for full project life cycle executions.
  • Strong analytical skills, and advanced skills with spreadsheets, charts, and presentations.
  • Advanced user of MS Excel.
  • Judgement, trust, and carefulness in handling sensitive and confidential information.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills to work independently and prioritize workload during peak periods.
  • Ability to identify and implement actions with minimum directions.

Preferred Requirements:

  • Experience with a major Cost Management software is preferrable.
  • Working knowledge of ERP system such as SAP, Oracle, etc. is preferrable.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

Travel to project site during construction phase may be required 1 to 2 times per month.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Work Environment

This position operates in a professional office environment with occasional work within or outside of a complex construction environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers/fax, filing cabinets, etc. This is primarily a sedentary role; however, the incumbent must be able to stand and/or sit continuously to perform all essential job functions for a full shift.

Able to meet the following physical demands of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations:

  • Ability to lift up to 20 lbs. as required in order to lift files, boxes and office equipment as necessary.
  • Ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bending, standing on a stool, or climbing as necessary to perform these functions.
  • While performing the duties of this role, the incumbent may be required to talk or hear.
  • The incumbent is required to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
  • Ability to move throughout all areas of each office/site location and facilities.
  • Able to wear all necessary PPE equipment to perform job functions.

*In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

NextDecade provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NextDecade complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

NEXTDECADE VALUES

Safety – We make safety a priority. Everything we do relies on the safety of our people and the communities around us.

Integrity – We do the right thing, and are open, ethical, and fair. We hold ourselves to the highest standards in all that we do.

Honesty – We value truth and honesty in ourselves and others. We honor our commitments and take responsibility for our actions.

Respect – We listen, and respect people, the environment, and the communities in which we live and work.

Transparency – Transparency builds trust. We promote open communication with our people, our customers, and all our stakeholders.

Diversity – We value diversity of people and thought. It takes people with different strengths, ideas, and cultural backgrounds to make our company succeed.