Lead Analyst, Project Controls (Estimating)

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POSITION OVERVIEW

The Lead Analyst, Project Controls – Estimating reports directly to the Manager, Project Controls and is responsible for coordinating, preparing and/or reviewing the project cost estimates at different project stages ensuring the cost estimates produced and/or reviewed by the estimating team are complete, accurate, competitive, and meet the quality, cost, schedule and execution strategy requirements of the project plan.  This position will work closely with the Project Manager or Project Director to develop or validate EPC estimates and to develop Owner’s Costs Estimates. 

The Lead Analyst will actively lead and/or participate in the Project Cost Risk Assessment to estimate project contingency. The position will also maintain the Cheniere cost database, leading the Benchmarking and Market Intelligence report preparation for all Cheniere projects.

The Lead Analyst, Project Controls will lead the development and/or compilation of Major Project Reports, such as Project Close-out Report, Bid Evaluation reports, etc. Participate in Independent Peer Reviews (IPR) prior to project phase approval or during execution. Will oversee ongoing projects costs by accurately coordinating and assessing trends and scope changes, supporting cost forecasting when required, including schedule and cost risks impact. 

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

In-depth knowledge of the following:

• Developing Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Owner’s costs, reports and procedures in the oil and gas industry. 

• Estimating, cost/pricing development, risk analysis, cost benchmarking and oil & gas industry standards and language. 

• Computer-based cost, word-processing and computational spreadsheet software, including cost risk/range analysis software, change assessment and peer review of opportunities and projects.

• Project controls functions, processes and procedures as they apply to EPC projects including Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) development, planning and scheduling, staffing plan development, cost phasing and forecasting, risk analysis, benchmarking, escalation calculation methods among others.

Skills:

• Strategic thinker and an undeniable team player.

• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and time management skills. 

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and strong interpersonal skills. Must be articulate and have gravitas and organizational skills.

• Strong Excel skills and overall Microsoft Office suite. 

• Ability to work within a diverse cultural environment. 

• Demonstrated interpersonal/teambuilding skills. 

• Ability to develop reports and present information to leadership. 

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Lead the development, implements, and follows the cost estimating best practices, procedures, and guidelines to be used in the development of Cheniere E&C project estimates.

• Coordinates, develops and/or reviews EPC estimates, assuring the estimates are accurate, competitive, and compatible with the requirements of the project plan.

• Participates in Contractor’s cost estimates kick-off meeting to establish all deliverables, including WBS cost structure, basis, formats and cost estimate review schedule.

• Keeps the engagement with the contractor’s Cost Estimator during the cost estimate development process to ensure all the Cost Estimating information is complete. Provides support during all cost reviews.

• Ensures alignment between the cost estimate, the project scope, schedule, and execution strategy.

• Interfaces with the project team, both Cheniere’s and EPC contractors, during the Cost Estimate preparation process to understand the scope of work to be estimated. Gathers proposals, drawings, specifications, and related documents ensuring that project scope is covered in the cost estimate and ensures that the execution strategy, sequence of operations, physical