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Your Job As the Cost Engineer:
We are seeking a talented Cost Engineer to drive data-driven analytics and shape competitive outcomes. This position is based at their refinery South East of Minneapolis, MN.
The Team
They are a unique, privately-owned company that values the contributions of our team members. Their compensation philosophy reflects this commitment. We offer a "9/80" work schedule, which includes every other Friday off to support work-life balance. If you are eager to unlock your full potential and be part of a team that values your contributions, we invite you to join us!
What You Will Do As the Cost Engineer
They believe in setting competitive targets and maintaining control to achieve industry-leading results. Leveraging advanced technology and automation allows us to maximize our time on analytics. As a Cost Engineer, you will provide data-driven insights into project health, risks, and opportunities, influencing improved outcomes for our projects and events.
- Communicate the rationale and methodology behind your data-driven recommendations to cross-functional teams.
- Ensure transparency in project metrics and bench-marking performance through analytics throughout the project/event life-cycle.
- Organize, manage, and predict the financial outcomes of projects or events.
- Assist in establishing a control structure that fosters an in-control state.
- Manage change in Engineering & Execution.
- Drive innovations to create a competitive advantage.
- Partner with peers to effectively share knowledge across sites.
- Be an early adopter of new technology.
- Help identify and implement re-imagined business processes as we continue to transform.
- Potential for approximately 10% travel.
Who You Are as the Cost Engineer (Basic Qualifications)
- 3+ years of experience as a Cost Analyst or Cost Engineer managing projects or turnarounds, or a bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, or Construction Management.
- Proven experience in communicating effectively through data-driven storytelling and insights.
- Experience in driving organizational change using technology.
- Proficient in developing Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and Cost Breakdown Structures (CBS) and converting estimates to budgets.
- Skilled in facilitating project control meetings.
