Principal Cost Analyst

Principal Cost Analyst (CHA00MM)

Primary Location: USA-WV-Charleston

Job: Project Controls

Schedule: Full-time

Employment Type: Employee

Responsibilities:

• Assume responsibility for the preparation, quality, and accuracy of project cost reports; liaise with project management and clients on all matters related to cost control
• Establish, maintain, and update cost control budgets, actuals, and forecasts within Worley’s cost control system
• Develop, update, and monitor deliverable earned‑progress data and reports with engineering discipline leads
• Actively manage cost forecasts; raise, and facilitate the trend process; update forecast and cash flows
• Develop and maintain engineering and services staffing plans
• Calculate, explain, and report variances, performance, and other project metrics
• Calculate and explain value of work done
• Review and validate data with discipline leads for cost reporting data, incurred cost, earned value and forecasts
• Manage vendor budgets, commitments, invoices, and forecasting
• Support project change processes by helping create, review, and track project deviation notices and variations
• Participate and review professional services estimates
• Incorporate project accounting and financial information from Worley’s financial system
• Respond to ad hoc requests and inquiries, as required

Qualifications:

• Minimum 12 years’ progressive experience in Project Controls
• Working knowledge of EcoSys
• Proven team player with the ability to work effectively in cross‑functional teams and to develop and maintain collaborative working relationships
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Thorough understanding of project control activities for oil and gas downstream, midstream, or upstream onshore or offshore, mining & metals, and related industries’ projects
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• University degree, or equivalent, in a related field or applicable discipline (Engineering), or equivalent relevant experience

What You’ll Get:

• Exposure to complex, high‑profile projects that shape industries and communities
• Opportunities to develop new skills and expand your expertise
• Collaboration with experienced professionals across a global organization
• A culture that values curiosity, innovation, and continuous improvement
• The ability to build a career path that aligns with your goals and ambitions