Position Overview:

The Manager, Project Control Engineering & Cost Analysis is a leadership role within LGUS Project Engineering. This position is responsible for leading a team of eight Project Control Engineers and Cost Analysts, ensuring cost control work practices and goals are achieved across projects, maintenance activities, and turnarounds (TARs). The role provides oversight, mentorship, and alignment with project objectives while driving continuous improvement in departmental workflows, tools, and methodologies resulting in productivity improvements. This position also ensures compliance with corporate policies, financial regulations, and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership:

• Manage and supervise a team of eight Project Control Engineers and Cost Analysts, ensuring performance management, professional development, and resource alignment.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance team culture while acting as the primary escalation point for TAR and project-related issues.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to improve service delivery and technical skills.

Cost Control & Analysis:

• Responsible for cost budgeting and forecasting, progress measurement, planning and scheduling, and risk management through all phases of assigned projects from proposal to close-out.
• Monitor project costs against budget and forecast. Collaborate with project managers to develop cost estimates, identify cost variances, and develop corrective action plans.
• Forecast cash flow and understand the impact of commitments and invoice timing on project cash flow. Develop expenditure forecasts based on engineering progress, equipment progress payments, and contractor earned value.
• Identify potential and critical cost issues and work with team members to develop recovery/resolution plans.
• Prepare reports and participate in progress meetings and monthly portfolio reporting, including variance reporting and cost and schedule forecasting.
• Manage change management processes to ensure changes are accurately documented and incorporated into project plans and cost estimates.
• Conduct site visits and coordinate cost control systems with contractors and project managers.
• Develop contingency management plans, understand how contingency is developed by Work Breakdown Structure, and how contingency is used over the duration of a project.

Compliance & Governance:

• Ensure compliance with financial policies, US GAAP, local statutory regulations, internal controls, and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.
• Learn and abide by the Linde Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct. Demonstrate honesty, integrity, and professionalism in all communications, actions, and decisions.
• Comply with corporate safety guidelines and standards.

Process Development & Strategy:

• Define and implement department work processes for strategy development, budgeting, purchase-to-pay execution, cost analysis, forecasting, reporting, and close-out activities.
• Lead efforts to update workflows and implement optimized processes aligned with departmental goals.
• Accountable for work practices associated with Cost Analyst role including vendor contracts, timesheets, audits, procurement, and A/P.

Continuous Improvement:

• Continuously monitor project control processes and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Implement best practices and innovative solutions to enhance cost efficiency and predictability.
• Maintain and optimize digital tools to drive cost efficiency and improve forecasting accuracy.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Develop and maintain strong engagement with accounting, purchasing, accounts payable, project managers, project owners, maintenance, and turnaround coordinators to ensure alignment and transparency.

Mentoring & Training:

• Provide guidance and training on cost control processes, compliance requirements, and best practices.
• Foster a positive team culture focused on collaboration and achieving project success. Mentor and develop team members to ensure professional growth and success.

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• BS/BA in Business Administration, Construction, Engineering, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum five (5) to seven (7) years’ experience in project controls.
• At least three (3) years’ experience leading teams or supervising resources.
• Hands-on experience with projects, operating facilities, turnarounds, and/or maintenance environments.
• PMP (Project Management Professional) and/or AACE Certified Cost Engineer preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Project and Primavera P6 a plus.

Skills:

• Proven ability to lead and supervise diverse teams in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Advanced cost control and financial analysis skills, including schedule, progress, and risk standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and database technology.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks/projects.
• High ethical standards and ability to work collaboratively across teams.

About Linde:

Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2024 sales of $33 billion. We live our mission of making our world more productive every day by providing high-quality solutions, technologies and services which are making our customers more successful and helping to sustain and protect our planet.

Culture:

At Linde, we strive to create a work environment that treats all employees with respect, supports new thoughts and ideas, encourages growth and development, celebrates our differences, and embraces inclusion. Linde is committed to remaining an employer of choice for the diverse, ever-increasing pool of global talent.

For more information about the company and its products and services, please visit www.linde.com.

Benefits:

Linde Gases US offers competitive compensation and an outstanding benefits package. Enjoy access to health, dental, disability, and life insurance, paid holidays and vacation, 401(k) matching, pension benefits, an employee discount program, and opportunities for educational and professional growth. Additional compensation may vary depending on the position and organizational level. Build your future with us while making an impact every day!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other reason prohibited by applicable law.

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