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Lead Analyst, Cost

Venture Global LNG

Houston, TX · Posted September 3, 2026

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About the job

Venture Global LNG (“Venture Global”) is a long-term, low-cost provider of American-produced liquefied natural gas. The company’s Louisiana-based export projects service the global demand for North American natural gas and support the long-term development of clean and reliable North American energy supplies. Using reliable, proven technology in an innovative plant design configuration, Venture Global’s modular, mid-scale plant design will replace traditional designs as it allows for the same efficiency and operational reliability at significantly lower capital cost.

We are seeking qualified applicants for the position: Lead Analyst, Cost Located: Houston Job Posting – Lead Analyst, Cost - OFE

We are seeking a Lead Cost Analyst to be based in Houston, TX with some travel to Arlington, VA, Cameron, LA and New Orleans, LA.

Summary

The Lead Cost Analyst will provide oversight to project logistics activities and is responsible for achieving safe, cost effective, timely and contractually compliant project results. The role will also require effective communication to Project and Executive Management for timely decision making and incorporation of stake holder input. The Lead Cost Analyst will report to the Manager of Project Controls.

General Description Duties & Responsibilities

Lead a Safe work culture

Maintain and provide oversight of project budgets, conducting detailed variance analysis to track actual costs against forecasts

Utilize predictive analytics to anticipate budget risks, logistics bottlenecks, and supplier price fluctuations

Routinely engage with project management to review cost forecasts, change orders, value of work done (VOWD), and trends

Oversee effective project reporting, monitoring and evaluation including regular project progress and performance reporting

Support the mitigation of project challenges through creative and innovating problem solving

Contribute to effective and efficient project controls oversight of projects

Report on project status, performance, constraints and issues to Senior and Executive Management

Auditing of freight invoices to ensure compliance with contracts

Maintain a thorough understanding of industry standards, including import/export regulations and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance

Other responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

8+ years of relevant experience in major Oil & Gas Engineering and Construction projects

Comprehensive understanding of transportation, inventory management, freight cost structures, and supply chain logistics.

Experience with LNG Liquefaction or Combined Cycle Power Generation projects preferred

Ability to perform multiple tasks and work within project deadlines, and adjust as priority changes occur

Exhibit excellent written and oral communication skills

Have advanced computer experience and knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, experience with EcoSys and Power BI preferred

Excellent attention to detail and ability to efficiently summarize and prioritize information

Ability to work nights and weekends as required

Venture Global LNG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.