Cost Specialist

**Job details**

Posted 23 September 2026

Salary USD Negotiable

Start date 31 October 2026

Location Hawesville

Job type Contract

Discipline Data Centers

Reference 170306

Job Function Cost Specialist

**Our client is proud to design and build projects and careers. They are committed to fostering a welcoming and collaborative work environment that encourages big-picture thinking, brings out the best in their personnel, and helps them develop innovative solutions that contribute to building a better world together. If this sounds like a culture you would like to work in, you are invited to apply for this role.**

**Job Description**

This position performs Project Control functions related to cost and/or schedule and assists in the preparation of Project Controls activities for a project site.

+ Prepare the Work Breakdown and Project Coding Structures for control and integrity of work to be performed as defined by the contract

+ Accumulate and compile accurate cost management data to prepare the project budget and update the progress of the project

+ Develop cost control/scheduling procedures, execution plan, and business plan for a project

+ Participate in weekly project cost reviews/schedule meetings

+ Develop and implement a basic change management system for engineering and construction

+ Develop and maintain Management, Project and Control level schedules

+ Other duties as assigned

**Basic Job Requirements**

+ Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in applicable field of study and six (6) years of work-related experience or a combination of education and directly related experience equal to ten (10) years if non-degreed

+ Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors

+ Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job

+ Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines

+ Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner

**Other Job Requirements**

+ Prior experience working at a remote project site

**Preferred Qualifications**

+ Possess practical experience in the use of the automated cost/schedule management systems

+ Having leadership roles on various projects is preferred

+ May need to travel internationally for project assignments and in support of business-related matters

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; age; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity; religion; national origin; disability; veteran status; genetic information; or any other criteria protected by governing law.