Lead Cost Control Engineer (all genders) HVDC
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Job Description Summary
We are looking for an experienced Cost control professional to join our Project Controls team.In Project Controls our goal is to provide the right insights and recommendations to influence the execution of the projects and maximise value to both our customer and GE. This requires the right rigor around schedule and cost management processes to deliver projects on-time and within budget. You will engage with all functions be exposed to the leadership act proactively with focus and rigor around tools processes operating rhythm and people.
Job Description
Responsibilities and Accountabilities
Maintains project cost to complete budgets in alignment with as sold position and in coordination with budget holders consistently with actual progress and trend
Supports forecast estimation and verifies the accuracy of the actual to date cost (material labor manufactured costs suppliers invoices timesheets travel expenses.).
Drive and challenge budget at completion with analysis through various means (earned value productivity cost ratio market trends). Validates accuracy of estimates
Develop mitigations / catch up plans in alignment with functional leaders and Project Manager
Aligns with project team and time schedule to ensure forecasted cost risks are accurately captured and costs time phased
Checks and controls cost movements compares with current scope and progress as well as with previous forecast.
Communicates cost status / forecasts /risk to budget holders and drives / supports risk mitigation and cost out
Presents all financial data in a transparent way attends project and management review to present cost status budget deviations and root causes
Aligns with Finance Controller to ensure reconciliation takes place between approved project financial data and books
Aligns with planner to ensure costs and schedule are aligned providing time phased cost forecasts for sales pacing
Reports on cost movement root causes impacting sales targets.
Support disputes and analysis of claims
Educational/Experience Requirements
Degree qualified in engineering (with financial awareness) or similar
Several years of experience of cost controls and project management on large & complex or turnkey infrastructure projects ideally from contractor side
Confidence to collaborate with different (senior) stakeholders
The ability to critically question assumptions and communicate findings clearly
Experience in risk management processes and tools
Knowledge of ERP systems is an asset (SAP preferred)
Experience managing small teams within a large project is an asset
Project planning experience / good P6 planning software understanding is an asset
What We Offer
International and future-oriented environment
Long-term permanent employment
Flexible and autonomous working style
Competitive compensation package
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
Required Experience:
IC
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About Company
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