Turnaround Cost Controller

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and monitor turnaround budgets, forecasts, and cost reports throughout all phases of the turnaround lifecycle.
• Track and manage planned, committed, actual, and forecasted costs for labor, materials, equipment, and contractor services.
• Support development of turnaround cost estimates and assist in identifying cost-saving opportunities.
• Review and maintain applicable Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and cost coding structures to ensure accurate cost allocation and reporting.
• Maintain complete and accurate documentation in accordance with Wood and client requirements.
• Facilitate turnaround cost closeout activities, including final reporting and reconciliation of expenditures.
• Conduct post-turnaround cost reviews and contribute lessons learned to improve future turnaround planning and execution.
• Promote continuous improvement initiatives and best practices within cost control and project controls processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Construction Management, Project Controls, or a related discipline; equivalent industry experience will be considered.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in turnaround cost control, shutdown cost control, project controls, or project cost management in refining, petrochemical, chemical, oil & gas, or industrial environments.
• Demonstrated experience supporting refinery or petrochemical turnaround (TAR) events.
• Strong knowledge of cost management principles including budgeting, forecasting, cost tracking, accruals, variance analysis, and financial reporting.
• Experience managing contractor, labor, material, and procurement costs during maintenance shutdowns or capital projects.
• Strong understanding of change management processes and cost impacts resulting from scope changes.
• Knowledge of Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), Cost Breakdown Structures (CBS), cost coding, and project reporting methodologies.
• Proficiency with SAP, including purchase order and cost tracking functions.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, reporting tools, and data analysis.
• Experience using Power BI for dashboard creation, reporting, and data visualization.
• Ability to develop and maintain detailed cost forecasts and provide accurate financial analysis.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced turnaround environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present financial information to various stakeholders.
• Able to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Experience supporting project audits, financial reconciliations, and closeout activities preferred.
• Previous experience in a senior cost control or project controls role is preferred.