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Lead Cost Analyst Midstream Oil & Gas Company Permanent Position Location: Houston, Tx Control and monitor project total expenditure including verifying and checking of invoices and claims from suppliers, vendors, and subcontractors to ensure that all project expenditures are captured and properly recorded. Provide planning and cost-controlling support for all projects which includes variation reporting, monitoring of milestone progress to the preparation of customer billing processes, etc. Responsibilities: Provide project control support, including cost tracking, reporting, invoice management, account reconciliation, purchase order analysis, and project status updates. Conduct budget reviews, committed cost analysis, change order tracking, and act as an auditor to ensure timely review of variances and prevent cost overruns. Support and implement robust change control processes aligned with delegation of authority, ensuring compliance with company and industry standards. Prepare detailed management-level cost reports, including forecasts, commitments, contingencies, variance analysis, and trend reporting. Develop, maintain, and update overall project plans and schedules, providing backup support as needed. Coordinate data gathering, analysis, and presentation activities to ensure projects remain on schedule and within budget. Design and execute cost control measures, cash flow analysis, and forecasts for individual projects and programs. Apply basic risk management tools, such as R, Y, G charts, to assess project risks. Facilitate forecasting and planning meetings; generate reports on progress curves and monthly expenditure forecasts. Lead interactive planning sessions at each project phase to support plan development and update estimates. Manage billing processes, review invoices for accuracy, and track against contractual constraints. Research and resolve unexpected issues, discrepancies, or inaccuracies related to project costs or documentation. Oversee project priorities, materials receipt documentation, and maintain organized records. Serve as the primary contact for project control inquiries and manage data across multiple platforms. Facilitate the administrative closeout process to formally close projects. REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or a related discipline. A minimum 7 years of direct experience in project control, financial analysis, or related fields. Seniority level

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