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Cost Analyst IV

Houston, TX 77002

Posted: 08/27/2026 Industry: Business Professional Job Number: 63086603 Pay Rate: $51-58 / hour

Job Description

CLIENT HIGHLIGHT
The client you’ll be supporting is a Fortune 500 global leader in energy technology, focused on helping the world produce cleaner, more reliable power. Their teams design and improve the systems that keep homes, businesses, and communities running, from gas and wind turbines to the electrical grids that connect them. This is a chance to be part of a company that’s driving innovation, supporting sustainability, and shaping the future of energy.

LOCATION
Houston, TX 77002

COMPENSATION
$51 - $58 per hour + Full Benefits Offered

SCHEDULE
Monday-Friday // 40 hrs/wk
Working Hours: 7am – 3 pm CST, flexible
Hybrid Schedule: 2 days In-office - Tuesdays & Thursdays

CONTRACT TERM
1 year with high likelihood of extension or conversion to full time employee.

POSITION OVERVIEW – The Aero ITR Cost Lead will be responsible for developing, evaluating, and presenting costs for Aero gas turbine power generation plants during both proposal preparation (“ITO”) and project execution (“OTR”). This role will support cross-functional teams including the Aero Tendering Management proposal team, the Aero Finance team, and the Aero Project Management team.

RESPONSIBILITIES
●    Work as a member of ITO proposal teams on Aero plant proposals leading the preparation, integration, and optimization of the project costs.
●    Create ITO project cost summaries for presentation to the leadership team members.
●    Work as a member of OTR project teams on Aero projects leading the accurate calculation and optimization of the project estimate at completions (“EACs”) utilizing actuals to date and percent completes.
●    Partner with project managers and project finance managers to drive functions to achieve their budgets and to prepare for the project financial reviews (“PMR’s”).
●    Collaborate with functions on Aero projects to review and approve accurate, competitive estimate(s) at completion (“EACs”). Ensure best project controls practices with frequent functional EAC updates leveraging actuals to date, percent complete and accurate forecast of cost to go.
●    Connect frequently (e.g., biweekly) with all OTR functional owners (for non-equipment scope including construction, construction site staffing, technical advisory services, project management, and other costs during execution) to identify additional P75 cost opportunities and risks.
●    Track and communicate progress of P75 cost opportunities and risks across the project team and broader organization.
●    Lead cost process continuous improvement initiatives using lean methodologies. Author standard work documents for best Aero EAC practices for every non-equipment Aero function.
●    Implement lessons learned and margin improvements from Aero execution to proposals.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS
●    Bachelor's Degree in engineering/construction or other relevant technical discipline from an accredited university or college.
●    Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management, power plant design, cost estimating, cost engineering, or related roles.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS
●    Strong technical expertise with Aero gas turbine power plant systems, including power plant level design and costing.
●    Strong analytical skills and interest.
●    Successful track record and passion for process improvements.

Meet Your Recruiter

Parker Simmons
Recruiter II

Parker is a Recruiter at WCL Group and brings a results-driven mindset to the team. Based in Boise, Idaho he has a strong background in enterprise technology sales, relationship management, and strategic growth initiatives. With past experience in IT Recruiting, he is breaking into the Oil & Gas industry and utilizing his strong communication skills with a deep understanding of customer needs and operational strategy.
 
A graduate of the University of Idaho, Parker brings a balanced mix of business acumen, leadership, and entrepreneurial thinking to every opportunity. He values collaboration, continuous learning, and building long-term professional relationships that create lasting value.
 
Parker resides in Boise, Idaho where he is starting his new family. As an active member of the community, Parker can often be found biking on the greenbelt with his son in the trailer, and his wife biking alongside him.

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