Construction Job Cost Specialist - Williamsport PA

As our Job Cost Specialist, you will work under the direction of the Project Manager (PM). You will be responsible for administrative and tactical support relating to managing job costing activities, including budgeting, tracking, and analyzing costs for one or more pipeline construction projects, including site clearing and restoration activities. Your role will be crucial in ensuring accurate financial planning and cost control throughout the project’s lifecycle.

What you get:

• Employment with an industry leader and a work environment where safety is priority #1.
• Competitive pay and benefits, including health insurance, paid time off, and a 401k with a company match.
• Company vehicle with a fuel card.
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience in job cost management within the oil and gas industry.

You will:

• Oversee and manage job costing activities for pipeline construction projects, ensuring accuracy and adherence to budgets.
• Track project expenses, including labor, materials, and equipment, and compare them against budget estimates.
• Generate and maintain detailed cost reports and provide regular updates to the Project Manager and other stakeholders.
• Analyze cost data and identify variances, providing insights to improve cost efficiency.
• Manage material inventory ensuring accurate material cost allocation.
• Generate and issue purchase orders. Track and close out purchase orders.
• Assist in developing and implementing cost control procedures to ensure project profitability.
• Collaborate with the Project Manager and Operations personnel to identify cost-saving opportunities and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Support payroll and billing processes by ensuring accurate tracking and allocation of job and other costs.
• Liase with One Call centers for regulatory approvals in a timely manner in advance of construction starting.

Qualifications:

• Three years of job costing or project cost analysis experience in steel pipeline construction within the oil and gas industry preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED required. An associate degree in accounting, finance, project management, or a related field from an accredited college or university is preferred.
• Demonstrated related experience may be substituted for the required education.
• Proficiency in job costing software and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Strong analytical and financial acumen, with the ability to interpret and report cost data effectively.

What you need to be successful:

• Initiative and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in managing financial data.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills to identify cost variances and propose solutions.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing workflows and project demands.
• Capability to build strong relationships internally and externally while adhering to company values.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Working conditions/Physical demands:

• Travel up to 50% to Frontier offices and field locations.
• Work environment includes exposure to various weather conditions and moderate to loud noise levels.
• Physical demands include operating office equipment and performing tasks requiring manual dexterity, climbing, kneeling, standing, walking, etc.

Frontier Environmental Services is a leader in infrastructure construction, site reclamation, and ongoing maintenance in the energy industry. Founded in 1992, Frontier Environmental Services is a turnkey, full-service contractor, primarily serving operations in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Ohio.