Cost Engineer

Cost Engineer – Project Controls

Cost Engineer, Owner's Rep

Flint Hills Resources | Pine Bend Refinery

Make an Impact on Major Capital Projects

Join a growing Cost Engineering team supporting 170+ capital, turnaround, and pipeline projects at Flint Hills Resources' Pine Bend Refinery. In this high-visibility role, you'll shape project outcomes through smart cost management, clear analytics, and strong collaboration across engineering and execution teams.

If you enjoy turning data into insight and influencing decisions in a fast-paced environment, this role offers meaningful impact and room to grow.

Manage cost forecasting, budgeting, and performance for capital and turnaround projects

Develop and maintain WBS/CBS structures and support Management of Change processes

Identify cost risks, opportunities, and key drivers through data-driven analysis

Deliver clear insights and recommendations to project teams and stakeholders

Leverage modern analytics, automation, and reporting tools to improve visibility and efficiency

Facilitate cost reviews and collaborate across disciplines to drive results

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Experience in cost engineering within capital projects, turnarounds, or industrial environments

Comfort leading cost discussions and influencing cross-functional teams

Curiosity and drive to improve tools, processes, and how work gets done

High-impact role supporting one of the industry's largest active project portfolios

Strong focus on analytics and modern cost engineering tools

Opportunity to influence strategy and grow with an expanding team

Competitive pay, overtime eligibility, PTO, and paid holidays

This is a Contract position based out of St Paul, MN.

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $60.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in St Paul, MN.

This position is anticipated to close on May 15, 2026.

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