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Job Title: Cost Specialist II

Location: Houston, TX

Zip Code: 77042

Duration: 12 Months

Pay Rate: $ 61/hr.

Keyword's: #Houstonjobs; #CostSpecialistjobs.

Start Date: Immediate

Job Description:

Description:

* Good understanding of the project process and interactions required to execute projects

* Experience with major EPC or oil & gas operators

* Proficiency in cost control and reporting software EcoSys, SAP, and PowerBI

* Professional certifications (e.g., AACE CCP, PMP, or similar)

* Familiarity with project planning and scheduling processes

* Strong communication and interpersonal skills

* Develop and maintain project cost reports, forecasts, and variance analyses

* Monitor project expenditures against budgets and provide early warning of potential cost overruns

* Support preparation of cost estimates and budgets for new projects and change orders

* Work closely with Project Managers, Planners, and Finance teams to provide cost data and financial insights

* Prepare and present regular cost performance reports to management and stakeholders

* Review and validate invoices, purchase orders, and contracts for compliance with cost coding and budget allocations

* Maintain cost control systems and ensure data integrity in cost management software

* Assist in cash flow forecasting and financial planning

* Identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements

Crusoe is on a mission to accelerate the abundance of energy and intelligence. As the only vertically integrated AI infrastructure company built from the ground up, we own and operate each layer of the stack from electrons to tokens to power the world's most ambitious AI workloads. When you join Crusoe, you join a team that is building the future, faster.

We're in the midst of the greatest industrial revolution of our time. The demand for AI compute is boundless, and power is a bottleneck. We're solving that with an energy-first approach that makes AI infrastructure better for the world and faster for the people innovating with AI.

We're looking for problem-solving, opportunity-finding teammates with a sense of urgency, who believe in the scale of our ambition and thrive on a path not fully paved people who want to grow their careers alongside a team of experts across energy, manufacturing, data center construction, and cloud services.

If you want to do the most meaningful work of your career, help our customers and partners advance their AI strategies, and be part of a high-performing team that believes in each other, come build with us at Crusoe.

As part of our continued expansion, we're hiring a Construction Cost Estimator to drive cost modeling and financial accuracy across our capital projects. This role plays a critical function in delivering predictable outcomes by pairing detailed cost estimation with proactive cash flow forecasting to support Crusoe's global growth.

• Lead end-to-end estimating efforts for data center buildsfrom early-stage planning through construction execution
• Develop robust cost models that align with design intent, scope evolution, and delivery strategies Collaborate with design, procurement, and delivery teams to validate quantity take-offs and unit pricing
• Build and maintain project cash flow forecasts to support financial planning, budget tracking, and funding requests
• Provide detailed estimates for CSA, MEP, and mission-critical systems for domestic and international builds
• Evaluate vendor and subcontractor proposals against internal benchmarks and historical data
• Analyze variances and model cost impacts due to design changes, procurement risks, or schedule shifts
• Partner with finance, real estate, and development teams to inform business cases and funding strategy
• Deliver concise cost reports, dashboards, and executive summaries with clear insights and recommendations
• Establish scalable tools and repeatable processes to support Crusoe's infrastructure pipeline
• Maintain historical cost databases and continuously refine models based on actuals and market trends
• Contribute to site feasibility assessments and preconstruction planning with data-backed insights
• Support value engineering exercises and cost optimization strategies

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or related field
• 10+ years of experience in construction cost estimating for complex infrastructure projects
• Strong experience in cost modeling, budgeting, and cash flow forecasting
• Deep technical knowledge of MEP, CSA, and mission-critical systems
• Expertise with estimating software such as CostX, Sage Estimating, or equivalent
• Ability to translate technical and financial inputs into actionable reporting
• Strong communication skills with experience presenting to both technical and executive stakeholders
• Willingness to travel up to 25%, including international locations
• Background with general contractors, owner's rep firms, or tech/data center infrastructure
• Familiarity with the full construction lifecycle including preconstruction, procurement, and delivery
• Experience with Lean methodologies, design-build, or integrated project delivery
• Advanced degree or certifications such as AACE, RICS, or CMAA

• Competitive compensation
• Restricted Stock Units
• Paid time off & paid holidays
• Comprehensive health, dental & vision insurance
• Employer contributions to HSA account
• Paid parental leave
• Paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
• Professional development & tuition reimbursement
• Mental health & wellness support
• Commuter benefits (parking & transit)
• Cell phone stipend
• 401(k) Retirement plan with company match up to 4% of salary
• Volunteer time off

Compensation will be paid in the range of up to $154,000 - $188,000 + Bonus. Restricted Stock Units are included in all offers. Compensation to be determined by the applicants knowledge, education, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Crusoe is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/ orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation.

The Cost Manager provides cost management services including invoice validation, cost forecasting and reporting, change management, close out administration, procurement management, earned value and value engineering. The Cost Manager should have the ability to identify opportunities within a project that will add value and help successfully accomplish the client’s desired project outcome.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and issue periodic cost reports to senior technical staff Prepare construction related cost estimates, cost plans, and cost strategies.
• Review the cash flow prepared by junior technical staff and issues to senior technical staff
• Review all change orders in accordance with the client’s approval process
• Review all invoices for the project, ensuing that junior technical staff codes the invoices where applicable and forward them to the client’s accounts payable department
• With minimal supervision, provide procurement services for the client, where applicable, for construction and engineering services, including preparing RFP and bid analysis
• Where applicable, overview and report to the client on contractor buyout of subcontract bid packages
• Attend the bi-weekly cost meetings to review procurement status and change order status with the contractors and engineering teams
• Provide cost information on value engineering analysis
• Carry out an earned value analysis of the project on a periodic basis
• Review the contractors close out administration and ensure that they meet their contractual requirements
• Contribute to team performance by collaboration and effective communication.
• Contribute to and understands the clients desired project outcomes, identify opportunities to add value to accomplish the desired outcomes.
• Add to team effort by accomplishing other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Quantity Surveying, or a related field, plus four years or relevant experience
• 4+ years of experience in s Cost Management role within construction

Anotech, an Alten group company, specializes in engineering consulting for the energy, infrastructure and process industries. Present in 40 countries, we offer reliable and efficient support to our clients in the realization of their large-scale projects, while maintaining compliance with local and international regulations, by presenting them to the highest qualified industry talent. Our goal is to deliver tailor-made engineering services to major industry projects that will shape tomorrow.

Our team is currently looking for a Cost Controller for a critical greenfield construction project. This role is responsible for managing and overseeing cost control processes across a new drug production facility to provide actionable insights to stakeholders and support informed project decision making.

About you:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s degree or professional certifications such as CPA, CMA, or ACCA are a plus).
• Proven experience in cost control, financial analysis, or project management, with 5-7 years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of cost management principles, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Expertise in financial software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar tools) and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong preference for candidates with background in pharma, bio-tech, or nuclear industries
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with an ability to interpret complex data and provide actionable insights.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities, with a track record of driving results through collaboration.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey financial concepts to non-finance stakeholders.
• Proactive and detail-oriented, with an ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

About the role:

• Cost Management and oversight, including developing and implementing cost control plans and processes
• Monitor and analyze project budgets, expenditures and forecasts
• Identify cost saving opportunities, risks and variances
• Prepare cost reports based on dashboards, conducting financial analysis insights to leadership and stakeholders
• Work closely with project managers, engineering teams, procurement teams and finance tems to ensure cost control practices

Due to business need, all candidates must be local to the area and have valid US work authorization. Sponsorship will not be offered at this time.

Role Overview:

We are looking for a Production & Costing Associate, Women's Wholesale Apparel to join our team.Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Build and maintain seasonal cost logs by entering and analyzing the costing components and cost history
• Ensure all design and fabric team updates are entered in cost logs and shared w/costing managers and factories.
• Navigate through RLM and Centric to extract data, run reports and pivot tables from reports weekly to help team analyze capacity and business.
• Run weekly reports for team to confirm costing is finalized before ship window in RLM
• Assist team in collecting the information to reach out to factory for costing/delivery ie tech packs from centric and patterns from tech/shared files.
• Update PLM with allocations from managers

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 2 years minimum experience
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• SAP and/or PLM a plus

Salary Range: 70-80K *Actual base salary for this role within the above range will be based upon experience, qualifications and/or assigned unit.

We are an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

The Kasper Group is an apparel industry leader, offering women wardrobe solutions for their wear-to-work and special occasion dressing needs. Driven by excellence and exceptional talent, The Kasper Group has remained a forerunner in fashion for over 30 years. We are committed to delivering iconic brands (Kasper, Anne Klein, LeSuit, Kenneth Cole), relevant fashions and trusted, quality products to our consumers. So be a part of the exceptional talent!

We currently have an excellent opportunity for a Costing Coordinator, Women's Wholesale Apparel. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Build and maintain seasonal cost logs by entering and analyzing the costing components and cost history
• Ensure all design and fabric team updates are entered in cost logs and shared w/costing managers and factories.
• Navigate through RLM and Centric to extract data, run reports and pivot tables from reports weekly to help team analyze capacity and business.
• Run weekly reports for team to confirm costing is finalized before ship window in RLM
• Assist team in collecting the information to reach out to factory for costing/delivery ie tech packs from centric and patterns from tech/shared files.
• Update PLM with allocations from managers

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• SAP and/or PLM a plus

Salary Range: 65-80K *Actual base salary for this role within the above range will be based upon experience, qualifications and/or assigned unit.

We are an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Company Description

Tarr, LLC is a full-service independent distributor of chemicals, dedicated to superior service and innovation. Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, with additional facilities in the Pacific Northwest and Phoenix, the company provides tailored solutions to customers across the western U.S. and the Pacific Rim. Tarr delivers 95% of orders through its own fleet, ensuring efficiency and reliability. As a founding member of OmniChem and an ISO 9001:2015 certified organization, Tarr prioritizes quality and environmental safety. With over half a century of expertise, Tarr remains committed to being a leading independent chemical distributor on the West Coast.

Role Description

Perform duties necessary to monitor accurate tracking and valuation of product inventory. Includes other duties related to inventory consisting of reporting, analysis, and support and training for other staff.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing the Inventory Master file and ensuring compliance to policy and procedure. Reviewing for consistency and identification of discontinued products.
• System Administration for the Warehousing and Manufacturing Modules of the ERP.
• Data Extraction from ERP System for Inventory Transactions and Troubleshooting.
• Set up of new process in ERP system for tracking of Inventory. System enhancements, updates, and conversions.
• Prepares and directs routine cycle counts of specific inventory products and consumable supply items. This includes all ethanol inventories required for external reporting compliance at least monthly.
• Directs full physical count of all inventories (Finished Good, Raw Materials, Packaging, and Consumable Supply Items) on a scheduled basis. Reconciles physical count to perpetual count in accounting system. Requires travel to facilities.
• Research with operations reported or identified inventory discrepancies to determine root cause and process improvements for product quantities and costing.
• Responsible to determine the need to make adjusting transactions to correct inventory balances, correcting either on hand quantities and/or average cost as needed, ensuring lot numbers and representation in transaction history is properly documented.
• Prepares and reviews the Dead Stock/Slow Moving/NC Report and works with operations to formulate a game plan for the use or disposal of the products.
• Responsible for maintenance of product formulas and their revisions in the ERP system at the direction of production, sales, and/or quality control. This includes the listing of specific work instructions and process/product related notations.
• Responsible for understanding tracking and reporting requirements of TTB and preparation of monthly ethanol flow reports.
• Sets up new products, blend products and packaging items applying standard procedures for required fields in ERP system. Verifies that existing product codes do not already exist and explores other options like the addition of a formula version or a customer-product as an alternative. Distributes product information and product codes to sales, purchasing, compliance and customer service.
• Routinely reviews labor and overhead costing rates and application to production formulas. Through observation and discussion with operations and sales personnel, tracks and analyze the labor, analytical costs, other consumable elements associated with completion of production activities.
• Confers and coordinates with CFO and other interested parties to prepare for absorption rate changes.
• Provides training, support and backup as needed to employees interacting with inventory transactions from Receiving to Invoicing, and product returns for all facilities.
• Audits inventory related transactions to ensure proper recording in system, to include receivers, production posting, location transfers, lot identification and labeling.
• Works with various departments, including Purchasing, Production, Accounts Payable and General Ledger to resolve inventory processing questions and issues.
• Conduct root cause analysis to identify when more information is required and where processes can be improved.
• Assists Sales and Management with various reports and information when needed for gross margin impact.
• Monthly Inv Variance/PPV/Disposal/Freight Variance Recons
• Must comply with all company safety, quality and environmental standards.
• Works within the Tarr Systems Manual built upon the framework of ISO 9001 Quality Management System and Responsible Distribution Process requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

This description reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified for the purpose of job evaluation. It should not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job, nor should it be construed as giving exclusive title to every function described.

Qualifications

• Accounting Education – minimum two-year associates degree or equivalent work experience with perpetual computerized inventory and product costing.
• Work experience with inventory management systems in automated lot-controlled batch manufacturing environment, where troubleshooting inventory accuracy and standard product costing were prevalent responsibilities.
• Intermediate to Excellent skills with Microsoft Office products including word, excel and outlook email required. Extracting Data from Tables, creating Pivot Tables, VLookups.
• Experience with ERP Systems, integrated computer systems to include order entry, inventory control, and production modules is required.
• Previous experience and knowledge of excise taxes preferred.
• Willing to travel to other sites or conferences on a scheduled basis.
• Requires solid math aptitude, calculating avg unit cost and conversion factors.
• Must possess problem-solving, troubleshooting, and accounting reconciliation skills.
• Ability to work with little supervision while handling multiple priorities.
• Ability to prioritize workload and utilize time management skills to meet deadlines.
• Detail oriented with an acumen for accuracy and thoroughness.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and etiquette over the phone, email, meetings, and individually with others.
• Chemical product knowledge preferred and/or a willingness to learn required.
• Positive, personable, demonstrating a professional demeanor and appearance.

Cost Estimator / Bid Specialist

Build What Matters. Win What Counts.

OCG Companies is seeking a detail-driven and analytical Cost Estimator / Bid Specialist to support our continued growth in civil infrastructure construction.

This role is central to our business development strategy and directly impacts our ability to secure complex municipal and utility projects. You will prepare competitive, data-driven bid packages for projects including:

• Concrete flatwork
• Underground utility infrastructure
• Sewer systems
• Water main installations
• Utility restoration (hard and soft surface)

If you thrive in a numbers-driven environment, enjoy research and analytics, and understand the mechanics of civil construction bidding — this is a high-visibility opportunity to grow with an industry leader.

What You’ll Do

Estimating & Data Analysis

• Develop accurate cost estimates using historical data, vendor pricing, and market research
• Analyze production rates, labor costs, material pricing, and subcontractor proposals
• Build and maintain detailed unit rate bid sheets
• Leverage Excel and other tools for advanced cost modeling and scenario analysis

Bid Development & Strategy

• Review RFQs, RFPs, ITBs, drawings, and technical specifications
• Extract scope requirements and identify risk factors
• Coordinate with operations, project management, and field teams for input
• Assemble complete, compliant bid packages for municipal and utility clients
• Track project postings and identify new bidding opportunities

Market Research & Business Intelligence

• Conduct research on potential customers, municipalities, and utility providers
• Analyze competitor trends and historical award data
• Monitor industry pricing shifts and supply chain changes
• Support business development with data-driven insights

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in civil construction estimating (flatwork, underground utilities, sewer, water main, restoration)
• Strong knowledge of construction bidding processes for municipal or public works projects
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, formulas, lookups, cost modeling)
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills
• Ability to read and interpret civil drawings, specifications, and blueprints
• Familiarity with project posting platforms and solicitation systems
• Exceptional attention to detail and deadline management
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Bonus Qualifications:

• Experience with estimating software platforms
• Background in data analytics or business intelligence
• Understanding of production rates and field operations

What Makes This Role Unique

• Direct impact on revenue growth
• High visibility within executive leadership
• Opportunity to shape bidding strategy
• Exposure to large-scale municipal infrastructure projects
• Growth potential within a rapidly expanding organization

About OCG Companies

OCG Companies is a Detroit-based infrastructure services company with over 26 years of experience serving municipalities and utility providers. With more than 250,000 completed jobs, we understand the complexities of underground infrastructure and restoration better than anyone.

We specialize in:

• Hard and soft surface restoration
• Underground utility construction
• Trucking and hauling
• Forestry services
• Municipal infrastructure support

Through strong customer service and strategic growth, we have become one of Michigan’s largest utility servicing companies.

Learn more at:

Warranty & Cost Recovery Analyst

Bergen County, NJ | $60–80K | Onsite

Ready to step into a high visibility role where your Excel skills actually matter? Our client needs someone who can own Cost Recovery and support Warranty—not the other way around. If you love digging into data, finding money on the table, and keeping vendors honest, keep reading.

What You’ll Do

• Drive Cost Recovery efforts (your main focus—about 60–70%).
• Pull, analyze, and present data using pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, charts, and graphs.
• Build and refine reports for leadership.
• Manage vendor and customer follow up to resolve disputes.
• Support the Warranty team as needed on claims, documentation, and coverage decisions.
• Communicate professionally across all levels—from production staff to VPs.

What You Bring

• Strong Excel skills (non negotiable).
• Experience in Cost Recovery, Warranty, Claims, or Customer Service with financial follow up.
• Ability to write clean reports and explain the story behind the numbers.
• Comfortable working independently and jumping into complex issues.
• Microsoft 365 experience.
• Bonus: SAP, aviation or automotive industry experience

Why This Role

• You’ll be joining a department that’s growing—not stagnant.
• Leadership wants someone who’ll make this a long term career move.
• Real room to expand, own processes, and elevate the function.
• OT available case by case.

Schedule

• 8:30 AM–5:00 PM

The client offers medical, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, 401K, 15 days of PTO to start, 6 sick days, and 16 company paid holidays!!!

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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• The California Fair Chance Act

• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Senior Estimator | Elford Construction | Columbus

Elford Construction is looking for a Senior Estimator (10+ years) to help lead pursuit strategy and pricing across major projects in the Columbus market. This role is about more than takeoffs. Our estimators help shape how projects are pursued, priced, and won — working closely with operations, trade partners, and clients from early concept through final submission.

If you enjoy building accurate budgets, solving complex pricing challenges, and helping teams win meaningful work, this could be a great fit.

At Elford, estimators are trusted partners in the pursuit process — bringing market insight, strong subcontractor relationships, and creative problem-solving to every project.

What You’ll Do

• Lead estimating efforts from conceptual budgeting through final pricing and subcontractor buyout
• Develop conceptual and detailed cost estimates based on schematic, design development, and construction documents
• Perform quantity takeoffs, cost analysis, and pricing evaluations across all major scopes of work
• Build and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors, vendors, and trade partners
• Coordinate with operations, project management, and field leadership to align estimating strategies with project execution
• Evaluate subcontractor proposals, conduct bid reviews, and prepare bid leveling and award recommendations
• Identify opportunities for value engineering, cost efficiencies, and schedule improvements
• Prepare clear and well-organized estimate presentations for leadership and clients
• Participate in project pursuits, proposals, and client presentations
• Track market trends, trade partner capacity, and material pricing that impact project costs

What We’re Looking For

• 10+ years of construction estimating experience, preferably in commercial construction
• Experience estimating negotiated work, GMP projects, and competitive bids
• Strong knowledge of construction means, methods, materials, and labor productivity
• Ability to prepare conceptual budgets and detailed estimates from incomplete design information
• Experience managing the bidding process, subcontractor outreach, and bid evaluations
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with internal teams and external partners
• Proficiency with estimating software and digital takeoff tools
• Experience with Microsoft Office and construction management software
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field is a plus

Why Elford

Elford Construction is a trusted builder with deep roots in Central Ohio, known for delivering complex projects while maintaining a strong culture of collaboration and craftsmanship.

Our teams work across a diverse portfolio of commercial construction projects, and we’re committed to providing opportunities for experienced professionals to lead, mentor, and grow their careers while building meaningful projects in the communities we serve.