Cost Analyst I

Building on our past. Ready for the future

Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts. We partner with customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their assets. We're bridging two worlds, moving towards more sustainable energy sources, while helping to provide the energy, chemicals and resources needed now.

As a Cost Analyst I at Worley, you will support the successful delivery of complex energy, chemicals, and resources projects by providing accurate and insightful cost data to drive decision-making and performance. Positioned at the intersection of finance, engineering, and project controls, this role plays a key part in ensuring financial accountability and transparency across our portfolio. You will help bridge the worlds of conventional energy and sustainable transformation, contributing to our goal of delivering a more sustainable world.

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  Prepare, maintain, and analyze project cost reports, supporting performance tracking against budget and forecast for internal and external stakeholders.

  
  
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  Monitor and evaluate man-hours and cost data to identify trends, support corrective actions, and ensure project alignment with commercial objectives.

  
  
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  Assist in forecasting future project costs using historical data, planned activities, and project team insights.

  
  
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  Support the development of cost estimates related to changes in project scope, work orders, and contract modifications.

  
  
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  Conduct periodic site visits and collaborate with project teams to validate reported progress and enhance cost accuracy.

  
  
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  Ensure that cost management practices align with Worley's systems and standards, enabling data-centric and integrated project delivery.

  
  
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  Work closely with engineering, procurement, and scheduling teams to ensure cohesive and efficient cost integration throughout the project lifecycle.

  
  
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  Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying gaps in processes and proposing practical, data-informed solutions.

  
  
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  May provide guidance to junior cost analysts and support knowledge-sharing within the broader project controls function.

  
  

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  Bachelor's degree or equivalent in finance, engineering, business, or a related discipline, or relevant industry experience.

  
  
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  Foundational experience in cost analysis or project controls, ideally within the energy, chemicals, or infrastructure sectors.

  
  
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  Familiarity with financial and project control systems, including intermediate knowledge of project cost reporting tools and data analysis platforms.

  
  
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  Ability to interpret technical and contractual documentation and relate it to project costs and performance.

  
  
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  Proficient verbal and written communication skills to present ideas clearly and collaborate effectively across disciplines.

  
  
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  Comfortable working in a dynamic environment that blends traditional energy projects with sustainability-driven initiatives.

  
  
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  Detail-oriented and analytical, with a drive for process improvement and data accuracy.

  
  
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  A strong commitment to safety, integrity, and continuous learning, in line with Worley's values and long-term vision for sustainable change.