Cost Control Specialist - Plaquemine, LA

Turner Industries is a fully diversified industrial contractor. We help move the world forward by providing responsive, innovative solutions designed to increase plant production, reduce costs, reduce downtime, and even prevent shutdowns. Headquartered in Baton Rouge, LA, Turner Industries has over 20,000 employees with offices and job sites across the United States. Our single-solution approach in the petrochemical, refining, energy, pulp and paper, and related industries has made Turner one of the nation's top industrial contractors and earned us the No. 1 spot on ABC's 2024 Top Performers list. People are at the heart of everything we do. Their safety, security, and satisfaction have always been our top priorities. For proof, look no further than our strong working relationships and extraordinary workforce.

Turner Industries Group, LLC has an opening for a Cost Control Specialist to join our Project Controls Team in Baton Rouge, LA and be placed at a jobsite in Plaquemine or the surrounding area. This position supports the maintenance, capital project, and/or the turnaround team with a focus on quantitative analysis of cost and schedule to provide management with the data necessary to make sound business decisions. The Cost Specialist also ensures the project's budget objectives are achieved. The candidate may be asked to work Maintenance, Turnarounds, Small Capital Projects, or a combination of the three.

Essential Qualifications:

• Two (2) years of cost control and analyst experience in any combination of industrial maintenance, capital projects, and/or outages and turnarounds
• Four (4) years of jobsite cost specialist experience or BS degree in one of the following: Business Administration, Construction Management, Accounting, or related curriculum
• Must have a strong background in both cost control and cost analyst
• Working knowledge of basic to moderately complex cost accounting and cost engineering. Excellent Mathematical skills with attention to accuracy and details are mandatory.
• Creative thinking skills are required for identifying issues before a potential problem is created. Perform analytical tasks related to the workflow process and identify how the process will impact expected results.
• Mandatory working knowledge of multiple JD Edwards Enterprise1 system modules (i.e., Timekeeping, Job Cost, Accounts Payable, Billing, Accounts Receivable)
• Preferred working knowledge of various Client systems (i.e., SAP, E-Payables, TRACK, etc.)
• Mandatory understanding of basic Cost Accounting terminology, methodology, and forecasting techniques
• Demonstrate excellent organizational, leadership, motivational and communication skills while maintaining a professional appearance
• Creative thinking skills are required for identifying issues before a potential problem is created. Perform analytical task related to workflow process and identify how process will impact expected results
• Willingness to professionally represent the company while meeting with Client and Management
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Strong commitment to safety and environmental excellence
• Working independently as well as in a team-oriented environment within the organization
• Ability to read and write proficiently in the English Language
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions
• Must possess excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrate the ability to work efficiently and productively in a team / co-worker environment including change management
• Ability to cope with Pressure & Setbacks - Work productively in a pressurized environment; Keeps emotions under controls during difficult situations
• Successfully complete post-employment-offer drug and alcohol screen and physical evaluation
• Formally accept Company Drug, Alcohol and Contraband Policy
• Formally accept Company EEO and Workplace Harassment, Discrimination Policies
• Successfully complete Cost Specialist / Engineer Skills Assessment test
• Must have or meet the requirements to receive a TWIC card
• Job site specific requirements: SAP, Excel, Word

Functional Requirements:

Effectively manage and control cost, general acco