Global Facilities Cost Control Engineer

Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all.

Micron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions that accelerate the transformation of information into intelligence, inspiring the world to learn, communicate and advance faster than ever.

Responsibilities:

• Review, validate and monitor budgets, funds, expenditures, forecasts, and contingency drawdown for respective projects throughout the entire project lifecycle.

• Review cost estimates, develop and maintain forecasts, and cost control plans for new construction projects, existing site expansion project or any assigned projects.

• Track and analyze project expenditures, identifying variances from budgets and recommending corrective actions.

• Conduct cost risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies to minimize budget deviations.

• Support to review and analyze material contracts and contractor subcontracts, ensuring alignment with project specifications and budget parameters.

• Manage and track change orders associated with material contracts and subcontracts, ensuring proper cost control carried out and approval processes is in accordance to Micron’s Construction Management of Change (CMOC)

• Support in reviewing estimate and justification for change according to Micron’s Change Management process.

• Collaborate with project teams across engineering, procurement, and construction disciplines to identify cost-saving opportunities.

• Analyze financial data to identify trends, discrepancies, and opportunities for cost savings, presenting findings to management and recommending actions.

• Monitor and verify project costs, including materials, labor, and equipment, ensuring accurate cost allocation based on Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and financial reporting.

• Carry out regular updates to WBS dictionary and ensure standardization is effectively used throughout the project.

• Prepare comprehensive cost reports and presentations for project stakeholders. Maintain a strong understanding of cost control principles and best practices within the semiconductor industry.

• Utilize cost control software and tools to manage project financials effectively.

• Implement and oversee cost auditing processes to ensure compliance with company policies and financial regulations, identifying and resolving discrepancies.

• Integrates AI-assisted tools and insights into daily work to improve efficiency, quality, or effectiveness, exercising sound judgment and complying with organizational standards and legal requirements.

• Contributes to a culture of continuous improvement by identifying, testing, and sharing AI-enabled enhancements within one’s scope of work.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Finance, or a related field.

• Minimum 3+ years of experience in cost control within the semiconductor construction industry or a similar capital projects environment.

• Strong understanding of cost estimating, budgeting, and forecasting methodologies.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and cost control software.

• Meticulous attention to detail and a strong work ethic.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Contingency Drawdown management and Quantitative Cost Risk Analysis (QCRA)

• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) principles.

• Knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing processes and equipment.