Senior Cost Analyst

Job Description - Senior Cost Analyst (CAM
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Senior Cost Analyst - CAM
01ZS

Company :
Worley

USA-LA-Cameron

Project Controls

Full-time

Employment Type

:
Employee

Oct 8, 2026

About us

Worley is a global company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting, engineering, procurement and construction across the project lifecycle, with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery, we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet today's needs and transition to more sustainable solutions.

You will be responsible for:

• Coordinating cost analysis activities across major and complex projects, ensuring cost information is complete, accurate, timely, and aligned with project requirements.
• Preparing, reviewing, and maintaining project cost reports and analysis, providing clear visibility of current and forecast cost performance.
• Monitoring project costs, identifying trends, variances, risks, and emerging issues, and communicating their potential impact to project leadership and relevant stakeholders.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with project management, clients, project controls, finance, engineering, procurement, construction, and site teams.
• Liaising with project management and clients on cost control matters, providing practical analysis and recommendations that support sound decision-making.
• Conducting periodic site visits to verify field cost reporting, investigate discrepancies, and strengthen the quality and reliability of project cost information.
• Reviewing cost data and challenging information where appropriate to ensure reporting reflects the actual position of the project.
• Supporting the development and implementation of effective cost control processes, systems, and practices.
• Applying established systems, processes, and tools to analyze project performance and support accurate forecasting.
• Troubleshooting cost analysis and reporting issues and providing technical guidance to colleagues.
• Assigning, coordinating, and reviewing the work of subordinate cost analysis staff, providing appropriate direction and job-related guidance.
• Leading functional project teams where required and contributing to cross-functional collaboration.
• Preparing and delivering clear reports, presentations, proposals, and recommendations to communicate complex cost matters to project leadership, management, and clients.
• Exercising sound professional judgment when addressing complex cost issues, balancing project objectives, priorities, risks, and commercial considerations.
• Supporting a culture of collaboration, accountability, continuous improvement, and knowledge sharing across the project controls function.

• A university degree, or equivalent qualification, in a relevant discipline such as cost engineering, project controls, engineering, finance, business, construction management, or a related field. Equivalent relevant experience will also be considered.
• Typically 7+ years of relevant experience in cost analysis, cost control, project controls, or a closely related discipline, preferably within complex engineering, construction, energy, chemicals, or resources projects.
• Advanced knowledge of project cost management principles, processes, systems, and tools, with the ability to apply that knowledge to complex projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret detailed cost information, identify meaningful trends and variances, and translate analysis into practical recommendations.
• Demonstrated experience preparing and reviewing project cost reports, forecasts, and related management information, with a strong focus on quality and accuracy.
• The ability to understand the relationship between field activities, project performance, commitments, actual costs, forecasts, and overall project financial outcomes.
• Strong attention to detail and a disciplined approach to data quality, reporting, documentation, and analysis.
• The confidence to question assumptions, investigate discrepancies, and raise potential cost risks in a constructive and solutions-focused way.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to explain complex cost matters clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
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