Cost Controls Lead

Turnaround Cost Control Lead

Client:

Refinery

Duration:

May 2026- Dec 2026 may go longer

Benefits:

Health, Vision, Dental, 401K

Per Diem:

Yes Cost Controls Lead to serve as the primary representative for all capital work (Projects and Turnaround) during the turnaround. The project controls lead will interface with the Turnaround Manager, Turnaround Superintendents, Turnaround Planning/Scheduling Superintendent, Lead Project Manager, Project Managers, and Capital Cost Control Analyst. The Cost Control Lead will report to the Manager of Capital Projects.

Responsibilities:

Oversight of all capital cost control, forecasting, and financial reporting activities Review and development of turnaround budgets, estimates and forecasts Leadership and coordination of cost control analysts and support staff Integration of schedule, manpower headcount, and earned value data to evaluate performance Review and validation of contractor billings in accordance with contractual agreements Coordination of financial reporting, obligations, and forecasts Participation in bid evaluations and contract award rmendations Identification of cost and schedule risks and development of corrective action strategies Support of daily and weekly management reviews Coordination with Operations, Projects, Construction, Procurement, and Turnaround Planning Leadership of post‑turnaround cost closeout and contractor performance evaluations Preparation and issuance of routine cost reports and forecasts Analysis of cost data, trends, variances, and forecast risks Tracking and forecasting of labor, material, equipment, and indirect costs Purchase order tracking and closeout Coordination with Materials Management for labor, equipment, and material costs Coordination with Logistics Management for labor, equipment, and material costs Facilitation of electronic contractor reporting for labor, equipment, and materials Headcount tracking and earned value support Support of contractor performance reviews and financial closeout activities

Required Background:

Experience with turnaround cost control and financialernance Experience with SAP and refinery cost tracking systems Cost Controls Lead Cost Control Professional